On the morning of May 23, 2025, the “Student Startup and Innovation Contest – Faculty of Animal Science 2025” was successfully held at the Faculty of Animal Science, Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA). The event was co-organized by the Faculty of Animal Science and the KOICA-VNUA Project, aiming to foster creativity and entrepreneurial spirit among students – the future leaders of Vietnam’s livestock sector.
This year’s contest featured six promising startup ideas developed by students from the Faculty of Animal Science. These ideas not only demonstrated creativity and practical relevance but also reflected students’ awareness of technological trends and market demands in modern agriculture.
After more than three hours of serious, fair, and professional evaluation, the judging panel selected the most outstanding ideas. These projects were highly regarded for their feasibility, innovation, and potential application in livestock production. The KOICA-VNUA Project will continue to support and mentor these ideas to further development in the coming time.
At the closing ceremony, all participating student teams were awarded certificates and prizes by the Faculty and the KOICA-VNUA Project. These awards serve not only as recognition of their commendable efforts but also as a powerful source of motivation to encourage continued innovation and entrepreneurial pursuit.
In addition to the contest, the Faculty of Animal Science also honored two outstanding student research projects from 2025. These projects are academically and practically valuable, showcasing the research capabilities and creativity of the Faculty’s students in the animal science field.
The “Student Startup and Innovation Contest – Faculty of Animal Science 2025” was not just an intellectual playground, but also a bridge between academic study and real-world application. It ignited the students’ aspirations and entrepreneurial mindset. This event also affirmed the strategic vision and strong commitment of the Faculty of Animal Science and partners such as KOICA-VNUA in developing high-quality human resources for Vietnam’s livestock industry.
First Prize – Startup Idea:
Development of BaHeDo Pet Herbal Probiotic Product for Odor Control in Dog and Cat Rearing
Student Team: Hoàng Thanh Lâm, Ngô Minh Hiếu, Bùi Trọng Đạt, Đặng Văn Đức – Class K68CNTYB
Supervising Lecturer: Dr. Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Lê
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| The student team winning First Prize in the 2025 Startup Idea Competition |
Second Prize – Startup Idea:
Cricket Farming as a Supplementary Feed Source in Animal Husbandry
Student Team: Lê Thị Thanh Mai, Nguyễn Văn Phong, Lê Thị Minh Thư – Class K69CNA
Supervising Lecturer: Dr. Nguyễn Thị Phương Giang
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| The student team winning Second Prize in the 2025 Startup Idea Competition |
Third Prize – Startup Idea:
Bromezyme Feed+
Student Team: Tạ Ngọc Bích (Class K68CNTYA), Bùi Văn Thắng (K68DDTA), Bùi Thị Lê Na (K68CNTYB), Phạm Quang Minh (K68CNTYA), Nguyễn Ngọc Liêm (K69CNTYA)
Supervising Lecturers: Dr. Nguyễn Thị Vinh and Dr. Đào Thị Ngọc Ánh
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| The student team winning Third Prize in the 2025 Startup Idea Competition |
Two Outstanding Student Research Projects in 2025:
- Effect of Laying Hen Age During the Egg-Laying Cycle on Egg Productivity and Quality
Supervising Lecturer: Dr. Nguyễn Công Oánh
Student Team: Hoàng Thị Mai, Hoàng Thị Ngọc, Hoàng Duy Tiệp, Phạm Minh Đức (Class K67CNTYB)
- Effects of Diets Supplemented with Black Soldier Fly Larvae on Growth Performance and Carcass Yield of Mía Chickens Raised at the Faculty’s Livestock Farm, Vietnam National University of Agriculture
Supervising Lecturer: MSc. Đinh Thị Yên
Student Team: Nguyễn Bách Trường (K66CNTYB), Nguyễn Quốc Anh (K66CNTYA), Nguyễn Sỹ Thiên (K67CNTYB), Cao Thị Hương (K66CNTYA), Phạm Minh Đức (K67CNTYB)
Two Outstanding Student Research Projects in 2025