System-Level Preliminary Round – Innovation Challenge 2025–2026: 113 Research Projects Affirm The Academic Confidence Of Vinsers
After months of research and refinement, 113 projects by Vinschool students nationwide have officially advanced to the System-level Preliminary Round of the Innovation Challenge 2025–2026. The projects span three competition categories: Natural Sciences; Technology – Engineering – IT; and Social & Behavioral Sciences.
With 23 projects defended onsite and 90 projects defended online, the Judging Panel recognized the teams’ strong investment in content, methodology, and problem-solving approaches. Each project is not only a research outcome, but also a milestone marking students’ growth in their roles as young researchers.
The journey to the Preliminary Round has enabled Vinsers to gradually build comprehensive scientific research competencies—from idea generation, hypothesis development, and methodology design to data processing, experimentation, and solution refinement. Under the academic mentorship of teachers, students develop systems thinking, enhance analytical and evaluative skills, and strengthen evidence-based decision-making.
During the defense sessions, teams presented their research in a clear and structured manner, highlighting objectives, methods, results, and practical applicability, while directly engaging in academic debate, justifying research decisions, and responding to in-depth questions from the Judging Panel. Through this process, students’ critical thinking, synthesis skills, academic communication, and scholarly confidence were clearly demonstrated.
The spirit of “Beyond Green – Bold Ideas, Bold Future” was vividly reflected in this year’s competition through topics rich in contemporary relevance and social responsibility, ranging from biotechnology and biomedical science to artificial intelligence and education. Projects such as regenerating Ardisia silvestris through in vitro culture, fluorescent sensors for uric acid detection, or AI-powered learning support applications showcase students’ ability to connect scientific knowledge with real-world needs.
At the conclusion of the Preliminary Round, 36 outstanding projects were selected to advance to the Final Round—each serving as clear evidence of Vinschool students’ development in research capacity, scientific thinking, and academic resilience, laying a strong foundation for their future learning journeys and global integration.
“Through Innovation Challenge, I had the opportunity to experience the scientific research process more deeply—not just as knowledge accumulation, but as a long journey that requires patience, step-by-step thinking, and self-directed learning. Actively exploring, experimenting, and working hands-on has helped me better define my path toward the field of Medicine and Biology,” shared Vinser Ngô Hà Phương from Vinschool Times City Secondary School.
Let’s look back at the memorable moments of the Preliminary Round and continue to support the 36 outstanding projects competing in the Final Round, which will take place on March 29, 2026, at Vinschool Ocean Park 2!
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Innovation Challenge—an annual academic competition held across the Vinschool system—is where students learn to view the world through the eyes of creators: asking the right questions, daring to experiment, learning from failure, and working together to create value for the community. Through the program, Vinschool aims to nurture innovative thinking, responsible action, and a global mindset, empowering students to become citizens capable of making a positive impact on society.
