Vietnam Academy For Water Resources

What Vietnam Academy For Water Resources does

Vietnam Academy for Water Resources (VAWR) is Vietnam's national water resources research institute, founded in 1959 and operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (formerly the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development). The institute conducts scientific research, applied technology development, consulting, training, and technology transfer across irrigation engineering, flood control, hydraulics, hydrology, and integrated water resources management. It serves Vietnamese government ministries, provincial water resource departments, and state-owned water infrastructure operators as the designated national technical authority on water-related science and engineering.

VAWR's core outputs combine software systems (flood forecasting models, decision support systems, irrigation management platforms) with physical infrastructure including hydrological sensors, construction technologies, and specialized research facilities such as the JICA-funded Hoa Lac campus. The institute coordinates 17 subordinate units distributed across Vietnam, conducting field measurement, pilot projects, laboratory analysis, and applied modeling. Training programs and technology licensing extend VAWR's methodologies and software into provincial water management operations.

VAWR's business model is primarily government-funded through state budget allocations to its parent ministry, supplemented by commissioned research contracts with provincial authorities, international donor-funded projects (notably JICA), training and capacity-building fees, and selective technology transfer. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the institute functions as a mandated public research body rather than a commercial enterprise, with output valued in policy impact and national infrastructure resilience rather than top-line growth.

Name

Vietnam Academy For Water Resources

Legal name

Viện Khoa học Thủy lợi Việt Nam

Website

https://vawr.org.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vietnam Academy for Water Resources (VAWR) is Vietnam's national water resources research institute under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, providing scientific research, technology development, and consulting services to government ministries and provincial authorities on irrigation, flood control, and water management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Resources Research and Engineering

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD), Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Compliance (BPAHAJAJ), Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH), Irrigation System Design & Engineering (AFACAFAA)

Keywords

• Water resources research
• Hydraulic engineering services
• Irrigation system design
• Flood forecasting software
• Dam safety technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Research Funding: Core funding from state budget allocated through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for conducting scientific research, technology development, and public service activities in water resources and irrigation
2. Scientific Research Services: Contracted research projects commissioned by government agencies, ministries, and provincial departments for specific water resource studies, flood management solutions, and irrigation system improvements
3. Training and Education Services: Postgraduate education (PhD programs), professional training courses, and certification programs for ministry officials and provincial technical staff
4. Technology Transfer and Consulting: Transfer of research technologies and scientific consulting services to provincial governments and agricultural development projects

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vietnam Academy for Water Resources is a national government research institute that conducts scientific research, develops technology, and delivers consulting services in water resources management, irrigation, flood control, hydropower, and climate change adaptation. It produces and transfers a portfolio of science-technology products including flood forecasting and monitoring software, Decision Support Systems, irrigation management software, sensor hardware, proprietary dam and construction technologies, decentralized wastewater treatment solutions, and operates advanced physical modeling laboratories. The institute also delivers postgraduate (PhD) education and professional training for government technical staff.

Product overview

Vietnam Academy for Water Resources (VAWR/Viện Khoa học Thủy lợi Việt Nam) is a government research institute under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, offering a diverse portfolio of science-technology products and services. The product portfolio spans multiple categories: software systems (flood monitoring and forecasting systems like Hệ thống giám sát dự báo lũ liên hồ chứa, Phần mềm Dự báo lũ đơn hồ, Decision Support System DSS, dam/reservoir databases, irrigation management software, intelligent office software), hardware devices (rain sensors, soil moisture sensors, temperature-humidity-pressure sensors, monitoring equipment, display devices), construction technologies (alkali-activated concrete, pile-supported dams, rubber dams, mobile barge dams, Jet-Grouting foundation treatment, dam safety survey technology), environmental solutions (DEWATS wastewater treatment, agricultural waste materials for eco-friendly river protection), and research facilities (Khu Thí nghiệm mô hình sông biển và công nghệ cao thủy lợi physical modeling laboratory, KLORCE National Key Laboratory for River and Coastal Engineering). These products serve integrated water resource management, irrigation systems, flood control, disaster prevention, and sustainable agricultural development across Vietnam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KLORCE: Key Laboratory of River and Coastal Engineering - National Key Laboratory under the academy focused on river and coastal dynamics research
• CTIC

Products and services

• Flood Monitoring and Forecasting System for Cascaded Reservoirs (Hệ thống giám sát, dự báo lũ liên hồ chứa) Real-time monitoring and prediction system for flood events across cascaded (interconnected) hydropower reservoirs, enabling coordinated flood management for government water authorities.
• Real-time Single Reservoir Flood Forecasting Software (Phần mềm Dự báo lũ đơn hồ theo thời gian thực) Real-time flood early warning and forecasting software designed for individual reservoir management and operations.
• Decision Support System (DSS) for Water Resource Management Multi-criteria decision analysis system for sustainable water resource planning, exploitation, and integrated management in Vietnam, supporting reservoir operation optimization and policy decisions.
• Irrigation System Operation Support Software (Phần mềm hỗ trợ điều hành hệ thống tưới) Software application that supports irrigation system operation and management for efficient water distribution in agricultural areas, designed for irrigation management authorities and operators.
• Dam and Reservoir Database System (Hệ thống Cơ sở dữ liệu đập, hồ chứa) Comprehensive database system for managing dam and reservoir infrastructure information, including safety parameters, technical specifications, and operational data.
• Real-time Monitoring, Control, and Flood Forecasting System for Reservoirs Integrated real-time system for monitoring, control, flood forecasting, and reservoir operation support, enabling comprehensive water resource management for reservoir operators.
• SCADA Technology Application for Irrigation Infrastructure SCADA-based system for automated control and operation of hydraulic/irrigation structures, with real-time data acquisition from field instruments, monitoring, and remote operation capabilities.
• Intelligent Office Management Software (Phần mềm Quản trị văn phòng thông minh) Intelligent office management software supporting administrative operations and document management for organizations in the water resource sector.
• Rain Sensor (Cảm biến mưa) Rain sensor hardware device for precipitation monitoring in agricultural and water management applications.
• Soil Moisture Sensor (Cảm biến độ ẩm đất) Soil moisture sensor for monitoring soil water content in agricultural irrigation systems, enabling precision irrigation management.
• Temperature, Humidity, and Air Pressure Sensor Multi-parameter environmental sensor device measuring temperature, humidity, and air pressure for agricultural and water management applications.
• Water Resource Monitoring Equipment (Thiết bị quan trắc) Monitoring equipment devices for measuring various water resource and environmental parameters in the field.
• Pile-Supported Dam Technology (Công nghệ đập trụ đỡ) Proprietary pile-supported dam construction technology used for water control structures in river systems, available for technology transfer to provincial governments and construction projects.
• Rubber Dam Technology (Công nghệ đập cao su) Rubber dam construction technology for flexible water level control and irrigation management in rivers and canals, available for technology transfer.
• Mobile Barge Dam Technology (Công nghệ đập xà lan di động) Mobile barge dam technology for temporary water control in rivers and canals, designed for flexible deployment in hydraulic management applications.
• DEWATS Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Solution Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System (DEWATS) solution for rural wastewater management, enabling cost-effective sanitation infrastructure in non-urbanized areas.
• Hoa Lac River-Coastal Modeling and Advanced Hydraulic Technology Research Laboratory Research laboratory complex for river-coastal physical hydraulic modeling, flood simulation, and applied research in river dynamics, coastal engineering, and hydraulic structures. Located at Hoa Lac High-Tech Park.
• KLORCE National Key Laboratory for River and Coastal Engineering National Key Laboratory conducting advanced research in river dynamics, coastal dynamics, port and island areas, hydraulic engineering, and disaster prevention and mitigation. ISO 9001:2015 certified.
• Alkali-Activated Binder Concrete Technology Proprietary alkali-activated binder concrete technology for sustainable construction with reduced carbon emissions, applicable to hydraulic infrastructure.
• Agricultural Waste-based Eco-friendly River Protection Materials (Mekong Delta)

Quantifiable outcome

• Flood forecasting accuracy improvement for Red River and Mekong Delta regions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• University of Applied Sciences ColognemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Co-organized international conference on Water Security and Climate Change. Partnership involves joint research, academic exchange, and DAAD-sponsored programs for water resource management studies.
• University of HohenheimmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Partner in international research collaboration on climate change adaptation and water resource management through joint conference series.
• University of BraunschweigmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Partner in international research collaboration on water security and climate adaptation through joint conference series.
• Israel Embassy (Israel-Vietnam Cooperation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2020Israel Embassy and VAWR signed cooperation agreements for joint research in water management, drought adaptation, and agricultural technology. Israel agreed to introduce research institutes, companies, and technologies for cooperation, including desalination, water management for arid regions, and wastewater treatment. Joint international conferences on water security and climate change are planned.
• Becamex IDC Corporation (Vietnam)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2017Collaboration for development of Hoa Lac High-Tech Park research facilities. Becamex as the park developer coordinated infrastructure development supporting the research and training center.
• Mekong Delta Research Alliance (MDARA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional alliance of research institutions focused on Mekong Delta water resource challenges including salinity intrusion, drought adaptation, and sustainable agricultural development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DHI (Danish Hydraulic Institute): Global water and environment consultancy known for hydraulic modelling, MIKE software suite, and applied water research. Comparable to VAWR in its hydraulic modelling, flood forecasting, and coastal engineering capabilities, with a stronger commercial orientation.
• IHE Delft Institute for Water Education: UNESCO-affiliated institute specializing in water education, capacity building, and applied research. Comparable to VAWR's CTIC training center and postgraduate PhD programs in water resource management.
• HR Wallingford: UK-based civil engineering and environmental hydraulics research organization offering physical and numerical modelling for rivers, coasts, and ports. Directly comparable to VAWR's KLORCE and Hoa Lac physical-modelling laboratories and river-coastal engineering research.
• China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR): China's premier national water resources and hydropower research institute under MWR. Highly comparable to VAWR in mandate, structure (multiple research centers, national laboratories, graduate programs), and government ownership, with a parallel focus on flood control, irrigation, and river-coastal engineering.
• Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT): South Korean government research institute covering water resources, hydraulic structures, and disaster prevention. Comparable as a national research body with parallel mandate in dam safety, flood control, and climate adaptation research.
• Indian National Institute of Hydrology (NIH): India's national hydrology research institute under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Closely comparable as a government-funded hydrology research body focused on flood forecasting, irrigation science, and water resource management, with similar scientific-publication and training outputs.

Others

• Royal HaskoningDHV: International engineering consultancy with strong water and delta-management practice (notably Mekong Delta). Relevant as a private-sector partner/competitor for consulting work that VAWR's mandate may also touch, including flood management and adaptive delta planning.
• Asian Development Bank - Water Sector Group: Multilateral financier and policy advisor for water infrastructure in Asia. Relevant as a key funding and policy partner for VAWR's regional water security and Mekong Delta research work.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM): France's public geological and water resources research agency. Comparable as a broader national public-sector research institution with water resource management, environmental monitoring, and policy advisory functions.
• CSIRO Land and Water: Australian government scientific research agency division focused on water resources. Comparable as a government-funded applied research body covering hydrology, irrigation, and climate adaptation, though much broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries14 records

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