MaivenPoint, AvePoint, and UIT Launch AI Lab to Support Innovation and Talent Development in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – 11 May 2026 – MaivenPoint, together with AvePoint and the University of Information Technology (UIT), Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), has launched a new AI lab aimed at advancing AI research, innovation, and digital skills development in Vietnam.
The UIT – AvePoint AI Lab marks a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between industry and academia, supporting Vietnam’s ambitions to build a robust AI ecosystem and future-ready workforce.
The newly launched AI lab is designed as a research and innovation environment, enabling students, researchers, and faculty to collaborate with industry experts on real-world technology challenges.
It will focus on key areas including:
By integrating academic research with practical business use cases, the lab aims to bridge the gap between theory and application, empowering participants to develop powerful AI-driven solutions.
A key objective of the AI lab is to develop AI talent to support Vietnam’s growing digital economy. Students will gain hands-on experience through:
The lab is also equipped with high-performance computing systems and dedicated server infrastructure, ensuring students and researchers have access to advanced tools and environments aligned with global standards.
Within its first year, the programme aims to train at least 120 students through intensive AI training tracks, preparing them for roles in competitive regional and international technology markets, such as Singapore and the United States.
The AI lab operates on a collaborative three-party model – connecting government, academia, and industry stakeholders – to accelerate innovation and knowledge exchange.
Through this partnership, AvePoint and MaivenPoint will work closely with UIT to:
This model is expected to strengthen Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem by fostering deeper collaboration and ensuring that academic outputs are aligned with evolving industry needs.
Vietnam has been accelerating efforts to build its AI capabilities as part of its broader digital transformation strategy. Initiatives such as AI labs and research partnerships play an important role in nurturing local expertise and driving innovation-led growth.
By providing access to cutting-edge technologies and practical learning opportunities, the UIT – AvePoint AI Lab supports this national ambition while contributing to the development of a sustainable pipeline of AI professionals.
Beyond research and training, the AI Lab is envisioned as a launchpad for innovation, where ideas can be developed into scalable, real-world solutions. Students and researchers will have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts to prototype technologies, test use cases, and contribute to enterprise digital transformation efforts.
Zoe Shang, CEO of MaivenPoint and COO of AvePoint ASEAN, says:
“The AI Lab will be a place to realise innovative ideas. Through the internationally standardised research environment at the AI Lab, AvePoint experts, along with UIT lecturers and students, will work together to create technological breakthroughs, especially in the field of Artificial Intelligence.”
With continued investment and collaboration, the UIT – AvePoint AI Lab is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing applied AI research in Vietnam, supporting startups and innovation initiatives, and strengthening regional digital capabilities.
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