BUV Students Expand Impact at Global Start-up Competition
Oct 23, 2025
17:00:31
From reducing food waste to promoting digital literacy, BUV students are proving that innovative youth can make a difference both locally and globally. Four BUV students recently showcased their creativity and purpose-driven thinking at the Global Start-up Design Thinking Hackathon Day 2025 in Seoul, South Korea.
Hosted by the Virtual Convergence College and the Center for eXtended Reality at Chung-Ang University, the Hackathon brought together 44 students from South Korea, Indonesia, Hungary, Thailand, and Vietnam to collaborate on developing innovative, real-world solutions across fields such as game design, mobile applications, film, animation, and interactive media. Over the course of 48 hours, participants worked intensively in international teams, guided by industry mentors, to transform ideas into functional prototypes and viable business models.
Four students showcased their creativity and purpose-driven thinking at the Global Start-up Design Thinking Hackathon Day 2025
For the BUV students, this was an opportunity to collaborate globally, apply classroom learning to real-world challenges, and test their creativity under pressure. The experience not only honed their skills in design thinking and entrepreneurship but also expanded their professional networks and global perspective.
The outstanding performance of the BUV team was reflected in their award-winning projects. Nguyen Dieu Nga (Computer Science) and her teammates from Indonesia, Korea, and Hungary won a Silver Prize with GreenBite, an AI-powered app that helps international students design affordable meals by scanning their fridge for available ingredients. Another Silver Prize went to Nguyen Hoang Nhat Minh (Computer Game Design and Programming) and his team from Korea and Hungary for Budget Butler, a travel budgeting app offering cost-friendly options for tourists.
Nguyen Dieu Nga presenting her Silver Prize project, GreenBite
The Bronze Prizes were awarded to two additional BUV students. Vu Van Duc Kien (Computer Game Design and Programming), working alongside teammates from Vietnam, Korea, and Indonesia, received recognition for Short & Sweet, an educational gaming platform for children. Meanwhile, Bui Hong Linh (Contemporary Creative Practice) and her team from Korea and Hungary developed A.A.A (Allied and AI), an edutainment platform designed to promote digital literacy.
These achievements highlight not only the students’ technical and creative abilities but also their adaptability, teamwork, and commitment to solving global challenges through innovation. The hackathon provided a practical platform to move beyond theory, turning ideas into tangible solutions that address real user needs – a process that lies at the heart of entrepreneurial education at BUV.
This is the second consecutive year that BUV has been invited to participate in the Global Start-up Design Thinking Hackathon, reaffirming the university’s strong reputation for nurturing globally minded, forward-thinking students. The success of the 2025 team serves as a testament to BUV’s mission of equipping learners with the skills, mindset, and confidence to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and technology-driven world.
BUV representatives effectively worked in teams of international students to deliver some of the most highly regarded projects at the competition
Reflecting on the outcome, Mr. Hoang Bao Long, lecturer at the School of Computing & Innovative Technologies, shared, “We are immensely proud of our students for their creativity, teamwork, and determination. Their success on the global stage reflects BUV’s mission to nurture innovative thinkers who can lead change in a rapidly evolving world.”
By continuing to expand global partnerships and mobility opportunities, BUV remains committed to empowering the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs to make their mark on the international stage.
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