1. Full name of the doctoral candidate:To Hong Duc;
2. Gender:Male
3. Date of birth: 21/10/1990
4. Place of birth:Hanoi
5. Decision number for admitting doctoral students:Decision No. 3113/2019/QD-XHNV dated July 30, 2019, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
6. Changes to the training process (if any):The training period has been extended until July 30, 2025, as per extension document No. 3929/QD-XHNV dated August 6, 2024, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
7. Thesis title: Policies to promote the development of spin-off businesses in universities.
8. Major:Science and Technology Management;
9. Code:9340412.01
10. Scientific supervisor:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Thanh Truong, Dr. Pham Hong Quat
11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:
11.1. Purpose and scope of the thesis
Research objective: To study policies aimed at promoting the development of spin-off businesses within universities in Vietnam.
Research subject: Policies aimed at promoting the development of spin-off businesses within universities and research and development institutes in Vietnam.
11.2. Research methods used
- Research methodology: Synthesizing research from domestic and international works related to policies promoting entrepreneurship and policies for developing spin-off businesses.
- Questionnaire survey method: The survey was conducted using questionnaires among scientific staff working in universities and research institutes, and staff of research centers belonging to a number of public higher education institutions in Northern Vietnam.
- In-depth interview method: Conducting in-depth interviews with management staff and scientists from public universities in Northern Vietnam. The survey sample was selected to ensure representativeness in terms of field, age, years of service, and expertise.
11.3. Main results and conclusions
Key results
- The study provides an overview of research findings on spin-off business development in several countries around the world and at some representative universities.
- Analyze and research the theoretical basis for establishing and developing spin-off businesses within universities.
- The study examines the current state of policies for developing science and technology enterprises in Vietnam in general.
- The current state of operation of science and technology enterprises at some universities in Vietnam.
- Orienting the development of science and technology enterprises in general, and spin-off enterprises in particular, within universities in Vietnam.
Conclude:
The thesis focuses on proposing solutions to improve the policy for developing science and technology enterprises in universities, specifically: (1) perfecting the model of science and technology enterprises in universities; (2) implementing groups of solutions for organization and management with management agencies; (3) implementing groups of solutions for cooperation with enterprises; (4) Group of policy solutions to promote the development of science and technology enterprises through science and technology enterprise incubation activities.
The thesis also proposes a set of solutions and recommendations to the Government and state management agencies on improving policies and management systems; reforming the management mechanisms of universities through increasing academic freedom, developing training and research programs; and removing legal barriers to establishing businesses within public universities.
12. Directions for further research:
- Further research could focus on policies to promote the development of spin-off businesses within private educational institutions.
13. Publications related to the dissertation:
1. To Hong Duc (2022), “Policy to improve the efficiency of incubation services at technology incubators to promote the development of science and technology firms in Vietnam”; Journal of Entrepreneurship Education Vol. 25(S5), pp.1-18.
2. To Hong Duc, Pham Tuan Anh (2022), “Developing technology transfer activities and commercializing research results at universities according to the spin-off enterprise model”; The World in Us Magazine (534), pp. 37-46.
3. To Hong Duc (2021), “Policies of developing human resources for university spin-offs to meet the 4th industry revolution requirement”, International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research Vol.3 (11), pp.367-377.
4. To Hong Duc (2021), “Policies of developing university spin-off: Experiences of some Asian countries and implication for Vietnam”, Journal of Science and world, Vol.1 (89), pp. 57-60.
5. To Hong Duc, Pham Tuan Anh (2020), “Some theorical issues in policies to form business incubators and university spin-offs in Vietnam”, The 8th International Conference on Emerging Challenges: Contemporary issues in Innovation and Management – ICECH2020, ISBN: 978-604-316-008-6, pp. 635-646.
6. To Hong Duc, Nguyen Vu Nhan, Phan Thi Thuy Hang, Nguyen Tien Thang (2020); “Research on building a spin-off enterprise model at Hanoi Capital University to promote the commercialization of scientific research results”, Hanoi Capital University Science Journal (40), pp.133-143.
7. To Hong Duc, Phan Thi Thuy Hang (2019), “The effectiveness of spin-offs at developed countries and experiences for Vietnam”, The International Conference on Management and Business (COMB), ISBN: 978-604-84-4583-6, pp.72-80.
INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS
1. Full name:To Hong Duc
2. Sex:Male
3. Date of birth: 21/10/1990
4. Place of birth:Hanoi
5. Amission decision number:3113/2019/QD-XHNV dated: July 30, 2019 by University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Hanoi National University.
6. Changes in academic process:Extends the traning time by decision number 3929/QD-XHNV dated August 6, 2024 of the rector.
7. Official thesis title:Policies to promote the development of spin-off enterprises in universities.
8. Major:Management of Science and Technology
9. Code:9340412.01
10. SupervisorsAssoc. Prof. Dao Thanh Truong, Dr. Pham Hong Quat
11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:
11.1. Thesis purpose and objectives
Research purpose: Research policies to promote the development of spin-off enterprises in universities in Vietnam.
Research object: Policy to promote the development of spin-off businesses in Universities and research & implementation institutes in Vietnam.
11.2. Research methods used
- Methodology of document research: Synthesized and researched domestic and international works related to policies to promote start-ups and policies to develop spin-off businesses.
- Method of survey questionnaire: Survey questionnaires of scientific staff working in universities and research institutes and staff of research centers of several institutions and public higher education institutions in the North.
- In-depth interview method: The author conducted in-depth interviews with 20 managers and scientists of public universities in the North. The survey sample was selected for interviews to ensure the representativeness of different fields, ages, working seniority, and expertise.
11.3. Main results and conclusions
Main results
- The study is an overview of research results on spin-off business development in some countries and some typical universities.
- Analyze and research the theoretical basis for establishing and developing spin-off businesses in Universities.
- Researching the current situation of S&T enterprise development policies in Vietnam.
- Actual situation of operation of S&T enterprises at some universities in Vietnam
- Orientation to develop S&T enterprises in general and spin-off enterprises in particular in universities in Vietnam.
Revisions
The thesis focuses on proposed solutions to improve the policy of developing science and technology enterprises in universities, such as: (1) completing the model of science and technology enterprises in universities; (2) implementation of solution groups for organizations, management with management agencies; (3) implementing a group of solutions to cooperate with enterprises; (4) Group of policy solutions to promote the Development of S&T enterprises through S&T business incubation.
12. Further research directions: The thesis also proposes a group of solutions to make recommendations to the Government and state management agencies on improving policies and management systems; reforming the management mechanism of universities through increasing academic freedom, developing training and research programs; removing legal barriers to the business establishment in public universities.
13. Thesis-related publications:
1. To Hong Duc (2022), “Policy to improve the efficiency of incubation services at technology incubators to promote the development of science and technology firms in Vietnam”; Journal of Entrepreneurship Education Vol. 25(S5), pp.1-18.
2. To Hong Duc, Pham Tuan Anh (2022), “Developing technology transfer activities and commercializing research results at universities according to the spin-off enterprise model”; The World in Us Magazine (534), pp. 37-46.
3. To Hong Duc (2021), “Policies of developing human resources for university spin-offs to meet the 4th industry revolution requirement”, International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research Vol.3 (11), pp.367-377.
4. To Hong Duc (2021), “Policies of developing university spin-off: Experiences of some Asian countries and implication for Vietnam”, Journal of Science and world, Vol.1 (89), pp. 57-60.
5. To Hong Duc, Pham Tuan Anh (2020), “Some theorical issues in policies to form business incubators and university spin-offs in Vietnam”, The 8th International Conference on Emerging Challenges: Contemporary issues in Innovation and Management – ICECH2020, ISBN: 978-604-316-008-6, pp. 635-646.
6. To Hong Duc, Nguyen Vu Nhan, Phan Thi Thuy Hang, Nguyen Tien Thang (2020); “Research on building a spin-off enterprise model at Hanoi Capital University to promote the commercialization of scientific research results”, Hanoi Capital University Science Journal (40), pp.133-143.
7. To Hong Duc, Phan Thi Thuy Hang (2019), “The effectiveness of spin-offs at developed countries and experiences for Vietnam”, The International Conference on Management and Business (COMB), ISBN: 978-604-84-4583-6, pp.72-80.
