Sdg 9 - industry, innovation and infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

The eight targets within this SDG pushes for safe and accessible infrastructure, technological access, universal access to financial market, communication and information technology access across all industries. This SDG aims to ensure all communities can provide financial freedom and equal opportunities to jobs to all inidividuals.

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RESEARCH

Research areas

Lac Hong University’s SDG 9 research focuses on advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, telecommunications infrastructure, renewable energy, green logistics, sustainable finance, SME innovation, smart mobility, and low-carbon materials. Studies also explore automation, optimization, energy efficiency, manufacturing competitiveness, and technology-enabled economic development supporting resilient, innovative, and sustainable industries.

Research Infrastructure

Lac Hong University provides 59 specialized laboratories, practice rooms, and workshops covering engineering, robotics, AI, pharmacy, food technology, construction, finance, and hospitality. With more than 6,100 m² of research and practice space, these facilities support students and staff in applied research, industry collaboration, technology development, and commercially funded projects activities.

EDUCATION

Innovation-Oriented Academic Programmes

Lac Hong University develops innovation-oriented academic programmes across artificial intelligence, information technology, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical and electronic engineering, integrated circuits, automation, automotive and electric vehicle technologies, and construction engineering. These programmes equip students with knowledge, digital capabilities, engineering expertise, and skills for technological innovation, smart systems, and sustainable development.

Masterclass

Through ASU Master Classes, Lac Hong University equips students with creative and critical thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability, technology innovation, ethics, futures thinking, and sustainability competencies. Courses connect ideas with practical problem-solving, project development, and value creation, while digital badges recognize achievement and strengthen students’ readiness for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

OPERATIONS

Scientific research policy 

Lac Hong University’s Scientific Research Policy establishes responsibilities, procedures, funding mechanisms, workload recognition, publication incentives, technology transfer, student research supervision, and rewards for research achievements. It supports faculty, staff, and students participating in projects, publications, innovation competitions, patents, and commercialization, strengthening research quality, productivity, collaboration, and practical impact across LHU.

ENGAGEMENT

Student Engagement in Research and Innovation

Lac Hong University actively engages students in scientific research through formal research schemes, faculty mentoring, laboratories, technical clubs, innovation projects, entrepreneurship support, intellectual property training, and external competitions. Students develop ideas into prototypes, research outputs, startup projects, and applied solutions, strengthening creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, commercialization, and innovation capacity. Student projects have earned awards including Second Prize at Euréka, Second Prize at SV.STARTUP 2026, and First and Third Prizes at the Dong Nai Technical Innovation Contest.