Quest Ventures Investment Fund, Singapore, Discusses Collaboration to Promote Student Entrepreneurship
18/03/2025
On the afternoon of March 17, the University of Economics – the University of Danang (DUE) held a working session with representatives from Quest Ventures, a Singapore-based investment fund. This meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss strategies for supporting entrepreneurship, explore potential collaborations, and connect with promising startup projects.
During the session, Dr. Bùi Huỳnh Nguyên, Deputy Head of the Office of Science and International Cooperation, represented DUE and provided an overview of the university, its training programs, and ongoing initiatives to support entrepreneurship and innovation. Additionally, Dr. Nguyên introduced the Startup Runway Project, a platform for student entrepreneurs. Since its launch in 2016, Startup Runway, an annual competition organized by DUE, has become a leading platform for students passionate about entrepreneurship. The competition not only fosters an entrepreneurial spirit but also creates a networking environment with businesses, organizations, and associations to help turn startup ideas into reality. Over the years, numerous startup projects have emerged from the competition, generating practical value for the community and society.
Dr. Bui Huynh Nguyen presenting about the Startup Runway competition
Representatives from Quest Ventures also provided an introduction to the fund, its investment focus, and support programs for students passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation. They shared insights into potential projects that the fund is interested in and expressed a strong desire to collaborate with entrepreneurial students at DUE, particularly those working on highly innovative projects.
Quest Ventures representatives sharing insights into their investment areas
The meeting opened up numerous collaboration opportunities between DUE and Quest Ventures, particularly in fostering an entrepreneurial spirit among students, connecting promising projects with investment capital, and organizing training programs and workshops on entrepreneurship and innovation. Both sides also expressed their commitment to building a long-term and sustainable partnership in the future.
