Qualcomm announces five winners of QVIC 2026 in Vietnam

Qualcomm Technologies Inc. has announced the five winning teams from the fourth season of the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge (QVIC 2026). The competition focused on four key technological sectors: artificial intelligence, edge computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics.

Naiscorp Robotics secured first place with a $100,000 prize, followed by Tensor in second with $75,000, and Veep in third with $50,000. Additionally, AIZ JSC and Openmind Robotics each received $15,000 in Innovation Awards, bringing the total prize pool to $255,000.

Beyond the cash prizes, the winners join Qualcomm’s global partner network, providing opportunities for international trade promotion, participation in global technology exhibitions, and access to international customer bases. The winning solutions demonstrated a trend toward on-device AI, utilizing Qualcomm’s microprocessor and mobile technology rather than relying solely on cloud computing infrastructure. Applications ranged from drones and robotics to smart infrastructure, healthcare, and fintech.