The Viet Nam Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC C4IR) is a public service unit with financial autonomy over its recurrent and investment expenditures, operating under the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. The Centre was established by Decision No. 4174/QD-UBND of the HCMC People's Committee, dated September 25, 2024, and is headquartered at the Ho Chi Minh City Hi-Tech Park, Tang Nhon Phu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
HCMC C4IR is the result of a collaborative initiative between the Government of Vietnam and the World Economic Forum (WEF), and is an official member of the global network of Centers of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR Network) established by the WEF. With a mission to encourage new drivers of growth, the Center aims to support both Ho Chi Minh City and the nation in achieving sustainable development in the era of digital transformation and innovation, placing technology at the core amid the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Functions and Responsibilities
HCMC C4IR serves as a global connectivity platform, promoting new growth drivers through a strategic partnership network with the WEF and domestic and international partners.
It actively participates in shaping national policy and strategy on artificial intelligence, digital economy, green growth, high-tech industries, and human resource development. It coordinates pilot implementation of legal frameworks, innovation policies, and encourages a cross-sectoral ecosystem for research and technology application, aligned with the practical development conditions of the city.
The center also acts as a business connector - supporting small and medium-sized enterprise and tech startups in accessing and effectively absorbing innovation resources from the global ecosystem. Additionally, it organizes communication campaigns, publications, training programs, surveys, and consultancy services in the fields of technology and digital transformation.
Guiding Principles
Converge: HCMC C4IR is a meeting point for global knowledge, convening experts, policymakers, businesses, and research institutes to share visions and build innovative solutions for sustainable development.
Connect: The Centre serves as a strategic bridge between government, business, and academia – promoting multi-dimensional linkages between stakeholders in the technology and public policy ecosystems at both local and international levels.
Circulate: Through communication, training, consulting, and publishing activities, C4IR disseminates knowledge, international experience, and advanced technology models to the business community and society, contributing to enhancing competitiveness and the capacity to absorb innovation.
Cross Boundaries: Not limited by geographical space or professional fields, HCMC C4IR aims to expand its influence, connecting Vietnam's ecosystem with the world's leading technology hubs, creating a foundation for the strong rise of the City and the nation in the Industry 4.0 era.