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Being established under Proposal 01/2026/ĐA-LNG · launching Q4/2026

Times Zones Innovation Lab

An innovation center within Times Zones — the hub for Research · IP Protection · Incubation · Commercialization across the Lĩnh Nam ecosystem. The second of three pillars: Co-working · Innovation Lab · Network.

Unit code: LN-O-TIZ-LAB Per Resolution 57-NQ/TW Research → Protection → Incubation → Commercialization
Direction

Vision · Mission · Core values

Vision

To become the innovation backbone of the Lĩnh Nam ecosystem and a respected research–application center for the green, smart and sustainable economy in Vietnam and ASEAN by 2030.

Mission

Research, create and protect ideas, inventions and useful solutions; turn knowledge into intellectual property and valuable products for member units — while preserving Vietnamese cultural identity through technology.

Disciplined creativity Green & sustainable · Net Zero 2050 · 17 SDGs Open collaboration · institute – university – enterprise Real value · application & commercialization
Four focus areas

Functions & duties

01

Inventions & useful solutions

Research, patentability search and registration of inventions, useful solutions, trademarks and industrial designs; build and manage the Group's IP portfolio.

02

Internal initiatives

Run the “Lĩnh Nam Initiatives” program integrated with ERP; an appraisal council and reward mechanism (kaizen) for all ecosystem staff.

03

Green tech & Net Zero

Develop green–smart solutions tied to Net Zero 2050 & 17 SDGs; continue the SUSTANK initiative (agro-forestry, circular economy); emissions measurement & ESG reporting for the Group.

04

Incubation & university collaboration

Incubate tech startups on Times Zones infrastructure; research partnerships with universities, institutes and strategic partners; support startup events (Davas).

See the IP services price list →
Investment & ownership model

Project-based investment — transparent IP ownership

R&D center

Research on ideas, inventions and useful solutions; managing and protecting intellectual property for the whole ecosystem.

Project-based investment

Each project has dedicated capital from Times Zones and financial investors; independent accounting; researchers paid per project.

Ownership & profit

Inventions and IP are owned by the company; profits are shared by capital contribution after deducting costs.

Operating model

6-step innovation process (stage-gate)

1

Idea intake

From the internal Ideas Portal, member-unit requests and technology scouting.

2

Screening & appraisal

The Science & Technology Council assesses novelty, feasibility and expected value, deciding funding by gate.

3

Research & development

Define topics, develop prototypes / proof of concept (POC); keep research logs.

4

IP protection

Search, prepare files and file applications for inventions / useful solutions / trademarks at the IP Office.

5

Pilot & refine

Run pilots at the requesting unit; collect feedback and refine the solution.

6

Commercialize & transfer

Transfer to applying units; license via Lĩnh Nam Cosmos; or incubate into a startup via Times Zones.

Structure & roles

Research → Protection → Incubation → Commercialization

Innovation LabR&D & technology IP protection
Times ZonesIncubation infrastructure & workspace
Lĩnh Nam CosmosIP exploitation & monetization

Led by a Center Director; a Science & Technology Council of 05–07 experts (including institute/university experts). Four functional blocks: R&D · IP & Tech Legal · Incubation & University Collaboration · Initiatives Management Office.

Think Tank →
Sơ đồ tổ chức & mô hình vận hành Times Zones Innovation Lab
Basis & orientation

Legal & strategic foundation

01

Resolution 57-NQ/TW

Breakthrough development of science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation (22 Dec 2024).

02

Legal framework

Law on Intellectual Property · Law on Science & Technology · Enterprise Law 2020 and guiding documents.

03

Sustainable development

Net Zero 2050 commitment (COP26) and the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Aligned with the “Triple-Helix” model (State – University – Enterprise), Sandbox and SME-support vouchers in the spirit of Decision 982/QĐ-TTg.

Decision 982 & Vision
Pilot R&D project

Hi-tech Floating House

R&D for a hi-tech floating-house solution — funded by Times Zones together with financial investors, with IP registration and commercialization upon completion.

Launching Q4/2026 · team 14→30 · target 50 ideas in year one · project-based investment with independent accounting.

Propose an idea or partner on R&D with Times Zones

Enterprises, researchers and institute/university partners can join the Innovation Lab through projects, initiatives and incubation programs.

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