Students of Post and Telecommunications Institute of Technology won 3rd Prize in the National Finals of the 6th “Students with Start-up Ideas” Competition 2024

The project “Rapid HIV testing kit using semiconductor technology” by students of the Post and Telecommunications Institute of Technology won the third prize in the category of students from healthcare, beauty care technology at the national finals of the “Students, Students with Startup Ideas” competition in 2024. The competition was organized by the Ministry of Education and Training in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee.

Out of more than 700 startup projects participating in this year’s event, the team from the Institute made it to the Top 80 outstanding projects that entered the finals. The “Rapid HIV testing kit using semiconductor technology” project allows customers to self-test for HIV at home, avoiding community stigma, saving costs, and time. The product also helps the Ministry of Health and the National HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Department to monitor the number of people infected with HIV in the community. The use of semiconductor technology in rapid HIV testing provides quick and highly accurate results, helping Vietnam detect HIV-infected individuals early and contribute to combating the HIV epidemic. This project aims to improve personal and community health.

The Organizing Committee awarded the third prize to the team from the Post and Telecommunications Institute of Technology.

The National Startup Day for Students (SV_STARTUP) and the “Students, Students with Startup Ideas” competition provide a great opportunity for participating teams to access investment opportunities and practical knowledge. It has become an annual event attracting the interest of students nationwide, educational institutions, and businesses.