Hanoi, October 1, 2025 – The State Agency for Technology and Innovation (SATI) under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) officially exchanged an implementation agreement for the “Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia implemented in Viet Nam” (CASE Viet Nam) project at the National Innovation Center (NIC), with the participation of leaders from the State Agency for Technology and Innovation (SATI), representatives from relevant departments of MOST and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, as well as GIZ and CASE project director. This event was held on the occasion of the 2025 National Innovation Day celebration, highlighting the role of the CASE Viet Nam project in promoting innovation in the energy sector.
The CASE project aims to support Viet Nam’s energy transition, striving to build a sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy system while contributing to the nation’s commitments under the Paris Agreement. The project’s core focus is to build a scientific and practical foundation to promote technology transfer, development, and innovation in the energy sector; assess the technological capabilities of businesses and research institutions; strengthening the connection between research and business communities in adopting foreign technologies and forecasting human resource needs during Viet Nam’s energy transition.
Guided by this direction, the project has four main components: research and innovation in renewable energy; capacity building for applied research, technology development, and innovation in renewable energy; technology transfer promotion; and other support activities. On behalf of the German Government, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), has entrusted GIZ with managing the project, with the State Agency for Technology and Innovation (SATI) serving as the project owner and direct beneficiary of GIZ’s technical support.
At COP26, Viet Nam made a strong commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This commitment represents not only a major challenge but also an opportunity to reshape the country’s development model towards a greener and more sustainable pathway. In this process, innovation is regarded as a key driver for realizing this goal. Against this backdrop, CASE Viet Nam will play a vital role in strengthening the science and technology foundation, fostering the innovation ecosystem in clean energy, and expanding international cooperation, thereby helping to turn Viet Nam’s commitments into concrete actions.
Mr. Nguyen Mai Duong, Director of the State Agency for Technology and Innovation (SATI), emphasized that MOST is focusing on promoting policies to support innovative businesses, enhancing research and technology transfer in clean energy, fostering linkages between research institutes, universities, and businesses, developing the science and technology market, and enhancing the capacity for localizing renewable energy technologies.
“The CASE Viet Nam project will help Vietnamese businesses participate more deeply in the global value chain for the clean energy sector,” Mr. Duong affirmed.
Mr. Sascha Hocke, Deputy Country Director of GIZ in Viet Nam, emphasized:
“Technology and innovation are at the heart of every successful energy transition. Germany’s own Energiewende has shown how policies, research, and collaboration between government, academia, and industry can unlock new industries, jobs, and community engagement. Viet Nam’s recent policy directions, such as Resolution 57 on innovation and Resolution 70 on energy security, provide a strong foundation for similar success. Germany is committed to sharing lessons learned, exploring advanced technologies together, and supporting Viet Nam in strengthening its innovation ecosystem.”
On behalf of the project, Ms. Vu Chi Mai, Project Director of CASE Viet Nam, shared:
“During the implementation phase in Viet Nam, CASE will focus on connecting domestic stakeholders with international organizations in research and technology development, studying innovation indicators in the renewable energy sector, and assessing the financial and infrastructure capacities of Vietnamese companies in providing renewable energy equipment and services… The project is expected to contribute to strengthening the renewable energy innovation ecosystem and achieving a just and effective energy transition.”
The CASE Viet Nam project is one of the important components of the energy and innovation cooperation between Viet Nam and Germany. The signing and implementation of the CASE Viet Nam project not only contribute to fostering a sustainable energy transition but also serve as a vivid testament to the long-standing and reliable friendship and cooperation between the two nations, heading toward the 50th anniversary of Viet Nam-Germany diplomatic relations in October 2025.
