MANAGING STARTUP AND INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS AT NON-PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES – THE DRIVING POWER FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE ERA OF TRANSFORMATION AND BREAKTHROUGH IN VIETNAM

Abstract

This study explores the management of entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems at non-public universities and colleges in Vietnam, analyzing their roles as a driving force for local socio-economic development in the context of the country’s transformation and breakthroughs. The paper reviews theoretical frameworks, examines the current state of startup ecosystems and proposes management solutions and policy recommendations to foster a sustainable innovation culture in higher education. The findings highlight the dual challenges and opportunities of non-public institutions, emphasizing their flexibility, market responsiveness and potential contributions to local and national economic development.