Data for Life 2025 seeks global tech solutions for growth
Hanoi has launched the third Data for Life 2025 contest to crowdsource global technology solutions driving Vietnam’s digital government, digital society and digital economy.
vTHE HANOI TIMES — The international contest Data for Life 2025, themed “Hack for Growth 2025”, is now underway to seek seeking global technology solutions that advance digital government, society and economy in Vietnam.
The launch ceremony of the Data for Life 2025 contest on September 12. Photo: VGP
In its third edition, the event expands its international reach with participants from Australia, Singapore and other countries, alongside leading global tech experts. Participating teams will have a panel of experts that help them refine and develop their products.
The total prize pool is estimated at VND690 million (US$26,000), including VND500 million ($19,000) for the first prize, VND100 million ($3,800) for the second and VND50 million ($1,900) for the third, plus additional awards worth VND40 million ($1,500) and certificates from the organizers.
The competition give the steering committee of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57 a broader view about the significance of data and the role of young people, said Major General Vu Van Tan, Director of the Police Department for Administrative Management of Social Order under the Ministry of Public Security.
"The contest is a real success when products are properly assessed and brought into real-life use," he told the kick-off ceremony on September 12.
Tan emphasized that data must be shared among all stakeholders as "it is one of the key driving factors of socio-economic growth and creates true values for the society."
The public security official expected that the contest will inspire creativity and attract more teams, including those from overseas.
“Competing with international teams showcases Vietnam’s capabilities, intelligence and potential,” he noted.
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Three rounds of the contest Data for Life Preliminary Round The submission deadline is October 10, 2025. Pre-qualification results are announced on October 20, 2025. The best 50 teams will advance to the challenge round. Challenge Round The challenge round is scheduled for October 20 - November 25, 2025. Participating teams will be tested and shortlisted for the exhibition and final round with 20-30 teams selected. Exhibition & Final Round The Exhibition and Final Round will take place from November 25 to December 5, 2025 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Qualified teams will showcase their solutions in prepared booths with expenses covered by the organizers. |
