19/08/2026
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August 19, 2026 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Academic leaders and representatives from member universities of the University Incubator Consortium (UNIIC) across Asia and South Africa convened on August 19, 2026, at Hung Vuong University (DHV), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for the organizationโs regular monthly meeting. Mindoro State University (MinSU) was represented by Dr. Jerrel S. Reyes, Director of External Linkages and International Affairs and Campus Executive Director of Victoria Campus, and Engr. Randy A. Joco, Director of Innovation.
The meeting was presided over by Prof. Angelina Yee and provided an important platform for UNIIC member institutions to review ongoing initiatives, strengthen international academic collaboration, and discuss upcoming programs and activities that support innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and higher education cooperation among member universities.
A major item on the agenda was the ongoing UNIIC Business Challenge 2026, hosted by Hung Vuong University (DHV) under the theme of innovation and entrepreneurship. During the meeting, the official judging criteria for the competition were presented to the academic leaders, outlining the standards and considerations that will guide the evaluation of participating teams.
The panel of judges for the different competition categories was also formally introduced. The discussion emphasized the importance of ensuring a fair, transparent, and consistent evaluation process as participating universities showcase their innovative business concepts and solutions.
The academic leaders also discussed several upcoming international activities and collaborative programs of UNIIC member universities.
Among the highlights was the upcoming ASIP Conference, which will be hosted in Indonesia by Trisakti University and Universitas Multimedia Nusantara. The conference is expected to provide another avenue for academic leaders, researchers, and innovators to exchange knowledge, establish partnerships, and explore opportunities for international collaboration.
The meeting also featured discussions on the upcoming UNIIC Ideation Sprint: Research to Impact Challenge 2027, to be jointly supported by University of the Cordilleras, Adamson University, and the Department of Science and TechnologyโCordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR). The initiative aims to encourage researchers and innovators to translate research outputs into practical, scalable, and impactful solutions that can address real-world challenges.
Another forthcoming activity discussed was Hackfest 2027 in India, which will bring together students, researchers, innovators, and academic institutions to develop technology-driven solutions through collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches.
The monthly meeting also highlighted the progress of ongoing and completed research projects undertaken through collaboration among UNIIC member universities. These research partnerships demonstrate the organizationโs continuing commitment to strengthening international cooperation in research, knowledge exchange, and technology development.
Mindoro State University (MinSU) currently has three ongoing research collaborations with UNIIC member institutions, including one project in which MinSU serves as the lead university. These collaborations reflect MinSUโs active participation in the UNIIC network and its growing role in international research initiatives.
Through these partnerships, MinSU continues to contribute its expertise while working with partner universities toward the development of research-based solutions and innovations with potential academic, social, and economic impact.
The Day 02 monthly meeting underscored the importance of sustained communication and collaboration among UNIIC member institutions. With a growing portfolio of international competitions, conferences, innovation challenges, research projects, and capacity-building activities, UNIIC continues to create platforms that connect universities across borders.
The meeting at Hung Vuong University further strengthened the commitment of member institutions to pursue internationalization, research collaboration, innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge exchange, advancing a shared vision of building stronger academic partnerships and creating meaningful impact through higher education.
As UNIIC continues to expand its network and collaborative initiatives, member universities remain committed to transforming ideas, research, and innovation into opportunities that contribute to a more connected and impactful global academic community.
