# Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/qualcomm-vietnam-innovation-challenge-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-24T01:37:36.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Qualcomm Technologies Inc. concluded the fourth season of the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge (QVIC 2026), awarding a total of $255,000 to five technology teams. The competition focused on sectors including artificial intelligence, edge computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics.

Naiscorp Robotics secured first place with $100,000, followed by Tensor in second with $75,000, and Veep in third with $50,000. AIZ JSC and Openmind Robotics each received $15,000 in Innovation Awards. 

In addition to monetary prizes, winners gain access to Qualcomm’s global partner network for international trade promotion and technology exhibitions. The winning solutions showed a trend toward on-device AI, utilizing microprocessors and mobile technology rather than relying solely on cloud computing. Applications included drones, robotics, smart infrastructure, healthcare, and fintech.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Qualcomm announces five winners of QVIC 2026 in Vietnam

Five Vietnamese tech startups won a total of $255,000 at the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge (QVIC 2026), focusing on AI, robotics, and edge computing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qualcomm-announces-five-winners-of-qvic-2026-in-vietnam

### 2026-08-21: Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge awards $255,000 to five startups

Five Vietnamese tech teams won a total of $255,000 at the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge (QVIC) 2026, gaining access to Qualcomm’s global technology network.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qualcomm-vietnam-innovation-challenge-awards-255000-to-five-startups

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