C.P. Vietnam Corporation is launching a program in collaboration with universities across Vietnam to support scientific research through a competition seeking ideas to develop C.P.’s existing food products, called CP CUP 2025.
Among the nine CP Food factories in Vietnam, Food Huế (located in Phong Điền District, Huế City) and Food Bến Tre are the factories accessible to students. These factories produce shrimp-related products such as steamed shrimp, boiled shrimp, sushi shrimp, and fish products like pangasius, seabass, tilapia, etc. They hope students will creatively develop product ideas related to shrimp to enhance flavor, sensory appeal, nutritional value, convenience, and make use of raw materials from these factories.
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Awards: Third prize: 15 million VND per category per student team; second prize: 25 million VND; first prize: 40 million VND. Especially, students will also have the opportunity to bring their ideas to compete in Thailand with other countries, with international prizes ranging from 30 million to 80 million VND per award.
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Costs: All expenses—from materials for developing the idea to participation in all competition rounds, including transportation, accommodation, hotels, flights, etc.—are 100% covered by CP.
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Mentorship: CP will assign factory managers to support students with their ideas. In addition, CP hopes that lecturers will collaborate to provide academic support to students.
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Student requirements:
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Currently studying or graduated in food science, biology, chemistry, or related fields, under 35 years old;
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Have creative ideas aligned with CP's desired product development direction;
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Form teams of 3–5 students;
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At least one member capable of presenting in English.
Attached is the detailed information file for CP CUP 2025. Students should register a team of 3–5 members and submit the list via the link provided here
Link to video about CPV Food Huế: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j93rzXoeOhY&t=234s
Detailed program information can be downloaded here