On November 7, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment (HCMUNRE) hosted a formal welcoming and working session with Leave A Nest Company (HIC), Malaysia.
Figure 1 – Overview of the working session
Representing HCMUNRE were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoang Nghiem – Vice President; Dr. Le Thi Kim Thoa – Deputy Head of the Department of Science, Technology Management and External Relations; M.A. Nguyen Thi Hoai Thanh – Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Economics; Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao – Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Meteorology, Hydrology and Water Resources; Mr. Nguyen Ba Khoa – Head of the Department of Student Affairs; Dr. Nguyen Thanh Ngan – Lecturer of the Faculty of Environment; together with staff and lecturers of the University.
Figure 2 – Representatives of Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment
The delegation from Leave A Nest Malaysia consisted of Dr. Shuichiro Takahashi and Dr. Takumi Jindo from Leave A Nest Japan, along with Dr. Syuhada Othman and Ms. Farha Husna from Leave A Nest Malaysia.
Figure 3 – Leave A Nest Company, Malaysia
The working session aimed to facilitate information exchange, share experiences, and explore potential cooperation in science, technology, and innovation.
During the meeting, the representative of Leave A Nest—an enterprise known for bridging knowledge and promoting the practical application of science and technology, headquartered in Japan with extensive operations across Southeast Asia—presented an overview of the organization’s vision, mission, and research and development activities.
A key highlight of the presentation was the introduction of the Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference (HIC), a unique platform initiated by Leave A Nest. The HIC model fosters collaboration among academia, industry, young researchers, and social organizations. Through this forum, stakeholders can share research outcomes, discuss real-world challenges, and jointly formulate interdisciplinary solutions that contribute to innovation and sustainable development.
In addition, the Tech Planter program—Leave A Nest’s strategic initiative designed to support early-stage innovators—was introduced as a platform that helps researchers and entrepreneurs transform scientific concepts into applicable technologies and products. Beyond financial support, the program also provides access to a global network of experts, investors, and technology partners.
The session also featured a presentation by Tenchijin (Japan), a startup nurtured within the Leave A Nest ecosystem. Tenchijin showcased its model for applying satellite data to sustainable agriculture and environmental monitoring, highlighting the significant potential of space-based technologies in natural resource management, agricultural optimization, and climate change adaptation.
Figure 4 – Summary of representatives from both units
The working session enabled both parties to gain deeper insights into each other’s research orientations, innovation support initiatives, and future cooperation prospects. It also opened up meaningful opportunities for HCMUNRE lecturers, researchers, and students to engage in international scientific networks, develop research ideas, and expand the application of science and technology in the fields of natural resources, environment, and sustainable development.