Wildhacks 2025 – Igniting Ideas, Connecting Globally
Recently, the WildHacks Hackathon: Real AI for Biz Challenge took place vibrantly at the Vietnam–UK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK), bringing together students from various universities in Da Nang along with faculty members and students from Westmont College (USA).

With a focus on internationalization and innovation in education, VNUK is not only the venue for the competition but also a bridge of global knowledge, where students are exposed to technology, entrepreneurship, and creative thinking aligned with international standards.
This event is also one of the first activities under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between VNUK and Wildcats Global, aiming at training, scientific research, and technology transfer. The agreement lays the foundation for deeper collaborations, contributing to improved training quality and opening more development opportunities for students.
Over 24 hours of intense challenge, teams participated in a series of in-depth workshops and developed AI solutions for real-world business problems from local enterprises, guided by experts:
– “Fuzzy Frontend: Empathy Map and Design Thinking” – Ms. Melissa Lo, CEO of Wildcats Global.
– “Decision and Risk Analysis for Entrepreneurs” – Mr. Phil.
The teams then developed and presented AI solutions for local business problems. The energetic and creative atmosphere culminated in impressive final presentations, where the 5 best teams were honored for their innovative ideas and high applicability:
– AI Tailor: An application that helps users measure, choose styles, and place tailoring orders online, connecting them with tailors in Hoi An, saving time and bringing Vietnamese craftsmanship to the world.
– DJ.ai: A real-time interactive music platform that creates immersive sound experiences for parties and events.
– Les Chats: A cat rescue station model located at the Institut français de Danang, raising funds and providing humane care for stray cats.
– Human Billboard: A creative advertising model where people themselves become “live billboards.”
– Spendasaurus: An AI-powered application that automatically aggregates and categorizes spending from bills, bank accounts, and e-wallets, helping users manage their finances intelligently. The app recorded its first transaction right from the trial version developed during WildHacks.
WildHacks 2025 at VNUK concluded as clear proof of VNUK’s efforts to create a practical learning environment and inspire creativity in the younger generation, while also marking a new step forward in international cooperation and student development.