Selection result announcement: “Research & Innovation Consortium STI Grants” – Round 1

No.

Applications received

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1

Consortium for “Research and development (R&D) for the purpose of manufacturing, testing, and commercializing LED products for hi-tech agriculture lighting in Vietnam” led by Rang Dong Light Source and Vacuum Flask Joint Stock Company.

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2

Consortium for “Research on Production Technology of Vaccine and Veterinary Medicine for Livestock and Animal; Phase 1: “Research on Production Technology of PED – Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Vaccine for Pig” led by Duc Hanh Marphavet Veterinary JSC.

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3

Consortium for “Development of technology for fermentation of soybean cake as feed for animals and fish” led by Quang Minh Vegetable Oil joint stock company.

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4

Consortium for “Research, manufacture various types of LED to replace traditional lamp in exploiting off-shore sea products, in order to increase efficiency of catching sea products, saving energy and protecting environment” led by BKholdings.

5

Consortium for “Technological changes for produce Bio-product (Betel Bokashi) and build-up market network to serve safe aquaculture in Vietnam” led by Center for Incubation and Technology Transfers, Hue University.

6

Consortium for “Production of the High Immunized Purified IgY and Experimental Studies to Build the Guidelines for Preventions and Treatments some Viral Diseases on Poultry and Waterfowl in Vietnam” led by Biotechnology of Veterinary Company (BTV);

7

Consortium for “Cooperation in finalization of a lily seed bulb and commercial flower production system in Vietnam” led by Fruit and Vegetable Research Institute.

Ineligible proposal due to non-compliance with Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) approved by WB in 2012 due to triggering of policy OP4.09 on pest management in its proposed activities.

8

Consortium for “Research development and manufacture of green oil absorbent materials from natural kapok fiber” led by Nhat Tinh Service Technology Commercial Company Limited (Leading member).

9

Consortium for “Charcoal manufacturing technological innovation and renewal project” led by the Science, Technology and Rural Development Institute;

10

Consortium for “Research and development of small capacity Maglev vertical axis wind turbine (0.3-5kW)” led by Institute for Environment and Urban Ecology;

11

Consortium for “Research and Development of Model Small and Medium Enterprises Performance Management System (SME PMS)” led by SEACONSULT JSC.

Ineligible proposal due to proposed implementation duration of 48 months (eligible length is maximum 36 months)

12

Consortium for “Project to build up a plant to process materials for pharmaceutic, foodstuff and cosmetic applying Nano technology” led by BKholdings.

Ineligible proposal due to proposed implementation duration of 48 months (eligible length is maximum 36 months).

13

Consortium for “Research on technical process of tetrahydro-curcumin extraction from turmeric curcumin which are raw materials for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and functional foods production; Application in production and distribution of Tetrahydrocurcumin capsule (for detection and prevention of cancer, weight l)” led by Transformation and Change Management Consulting Company Limited (T&C Consulting).

14

Consortium for “A Study on Fabricating the Automatic Control Equipment Using in Spraying Insecticides for Agriculture and Forestry Applications” led by Kim Nong Service Commercial Production Company Limited.

Ineligible proposal due to non-compliance with Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) approved by WB in 2012 due to triggering of policy OP4.09 on pest management in its proposed activities.

15

Consortium for “Biotechnological application for sustainable development and trade promotion of SVINA violet banana in Lam Dong” led by Mekong Development Research Institute.

Ineligible proposal due to proposed implementation duration of 52 months (eligible length is maximum 36 months).

16

Consortium for proposal “To innovate technology, machinery, management for rice chain supply in order to increase productivity, quality, added value of paddy, rice and by-products, based on the application of advanced technologies and agricultural models” led by Key Laboratory of Digital Control and System Engineering.

Ineligible proposal due to:

- Total proposed funding amount is US$ 3.243 (FIRST’s funding must not exceed US$ 3 million as prescribed).

- The consortium membership includes individuals (a consortium must only comprise organizational members that are enterprises/research institutes/universities… as prescribed)

17

Consortium for “Research, Design and Procedure High Frequency Digital X-ray Machine 80kW on an Industrial Scale” led by Vietnam Korea Medical Corporation.

18

Consortium for “Developing innovative processes and products based on biotechnology and chemical technology to enhance the value chain of Vietnam cashew industry” led by the University of Danang.

19

Consortium for “Bio-Medical Engineering Device Innovation Consortium (bioMEDIC)” led by International University - Vietnam National University-HCM.

20

Consortium for “Building a strong research consortium to promote innovative technology to make safe, high productivity and economical value agricultural products and to manufacture modern equipment for high – tech agriculture in film house” led by Institute of Applied Mechanics and Informatics.