UMI Enters into Memorandum of Cooperation with Hanoi’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and Other Organizations to Foster Innovation in New Materials and Green Transformation

Universal Materials Incubator Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, “UMI”), has entered into a memorandum of cooperation with Hanoi’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, the Hanoi Venture Capital Fund, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, and the University of Transport and Communications, with the aim of fostering innovation in the fields of new materials and green transformation (GX) and contributing to infrastructure and socioeconomic development in Hanoi, Vietnam. The signing ceremony was held as part of the “Conference to Announce the Master Plan for Hanoi Capital City with a 100-Year Vision and Promote Investment in 2026” held in Vietnam on June 29, 2026.

Through collaboration among research institutions, government, investment funds, and industry in Vietnam and Japan, the initiative will support the development of new materials, sustainable construction materials and other materials, and GX-related technologies from research and development through social implementation, while also fostering the science, technology, and innovation ecosystem in Hanoi.

UMI will leverage its domestic and global network in the materials and chemical industries to identify promising technologies and startups in Vietnam, and provide support for commercialization and overseas expansion.

Entering into the memorandum of cooperation at the “Conference to Announce the Master Plan for Hanoi Capital City with a 100-Year Vision and Promote Investment in 2026,” held at Vietnam’s National Convention Center

Department of Science, Technology and Innovation
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation is the administrative body responsible for science, technology, and innovation policy in Hanoi. It works to develop Hanoi’s innovation ecosystem by promoting science and technology, fostering research and development, facilitating technology transfer, supporting startups, and promoting the use of intellectual property.
https://sokhcn.hanoi.gov.vn/

Hanoi Venture Capital Fund (HVCF)
HVCF is a venture capital fund established through a public-private partnership in Hanoi. It promotes regional innovation and industrial development through investment in startups and advanced technologies.

Hanoi University of Civil Engineering(HUCE)
HUCE is one of Vietnam’s leading engineering universities, highly regarded in the fields of construction engineering, architecture, and urban development. Through education, research, and technology transfer, HUCE supports infrastructure development and sustainable social development in Vietnam.
https://en.huce.edu.vn/

University of Transport and Communications(UTC)
One of Vietnam’s leading engineering universities, UTC is renowned for its expertise in transport and infrastructure. Through education, research and industry-academic collaboration, UTC supports the development of transport systems and sustainable social infrastructure.
https://en.utc.edu.vn/

Universal Materials Incubator Co., Ltd. (UMI)
With a corporate vision of “Change the World with Materials and Chemistry,” UMI develops and financially supports businesses that address global social challenges through the power of materials and chemistry.
Representative Director: Shosuke Kiba
Location：1-12-22 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
Establish：Oct 6, 2015
https://www.umi.co.jp/en/