- 서울창조경제혁신센터 오픈 이노베이션

A SaaS Integration Platform Company Driving Sustainable Growth and Open Innovation: DOUZONE invests in early-stage startups exploring promising new business areas and promotes open innovation partnerships.
Through these efforts, we contribute to local and national economic growth and create opportunities to deliver new services.

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A Trusted Partner for Startups, Building a Startup-Friendly Gangwon: We foster a private sector-led economic environment for the sustainable growth of the regional economy, connect a collaborative network of diverse economic players, and serve as a startup hub within Gangwon Province.

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Doosan Enerbility: Enriching Lives and Cleaning the Earth for Sustainability: Doosan Enerbility is emerging as a market leader by focusing on eco-friendly gas, renewables, hydrogen, and SMRs, and by successfully advancing technologies through national R&D and demonstration projects.

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Gyeongnam Center for Creative Economy & Innovation : Leading Innovative Startups: Believe in your potential and embark on a new challenge. We are committed to providing unwavering support until the day a unicorn company is born.

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Empowering a New Korea with AI — A Global AI Company: SK Telecom, Korea’s No.1 telecommunications company and a global AI leader, is shaping Korea’s future through innovation and AI technology.

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Daejeon Startup Cluster — The First-Class Hub for Science-Based Entrepreneurship: We are fostering a dynamic startup ecosystem and empowering future unicorns.

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Empowering a New Korea with AI — A Global AI Company: SK Telecom, Korea’s No.1 telecommunications company and a global AI leader, is shaping Korea’s future through innovation and AI technology.

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Sejong Center for Creative Economy & Innovation: A World-Class Public Accelerator: Sejong Center for Creative Economy & Innovation aims to build a sustainable startup ecosystem by empowering startups with innovative global technological competitiveness.

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Hyundai Department Store: Delivering a New Customer Experience: Since 1971, Hyundai Department Store has been a trusted Korean brand. Evolving into an online offline lifestyle platform, we offer new experiences and unique value through diverse pop-ups, services, and content.

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A Hyper-Connected Platform Supporting Startup Growth: Supporting startups from idea to global expansion, we serve as an open innovation hub that combines enterprise infrastructure with startup technologies to create market-leading innovations.

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Leading the Hotel & Leisure Service Industry: Hanwha Hotels & Resorts, Korea’s leading integrated leisure and service company, began the nation’s first condominium business in 1979 and has since become a pioneer in Korea’s hotel and leisure service industry.

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A Hyper-Connected Platform Supporting Startup Growth: Supporting startups from idea to global expansion, we serve as an open innovation hub that combines enterprise infrastructure with startup technologies to create market-leading innovations.

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Delivering A-Grade Products at Half Price to Solve Customers’ Shopping Needs: We are a “source-specialized company” that directly discovers production sites, sourcing fresh and processed foods, and distributing them to meet customers’ everyday needs.

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Connecting New Value — A Hub for Tech Startups: We nurture technology and agri-food startups, supporting their growth and expansion into domestic and international markets.

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A Smart Agriculture Solutions Company cultivating the future with Total Farming Solutions: By developing engines and farming implements in-house, we provide total solutions to customers and are advancing as a data-driven agricultural innovation company.

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People-Centered, Future-Oriented, Private-Led Jeonbuk Startup Hub 2.0: Jeonbuk Startup Hub 2.0 fosters a private sector-led, people-centered business ecosystem, connecting diverse stakeholders to advance the startup landscape, discover and nurture outstanding entrepreneurs, drive innovative ventures, and support their growth into glocal enterprises.

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Collaboration
Cases

HR program “HULAMP,” developed by labor specialists, is now integrated into DOUZONE ERP.

An HR management service created by labor specialists, providing accurate and prompt HR solutions.

After investing in the Duzon ICT Group in October 2020, it was selected for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups’ TIPS program in November of the same year.

Starting with the integration of electronic labor contract features into Douzone’s Amaranth10, various service expansions are currently underway.

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Commercialization of radioactive decontamination equipment for reactor coolant pumps using ultrasonic technology.

In partnership with Akron Eco, we acquired a new chemical decontamination technology to perform full disassembly inspections on domestically produced reactor coolant pumps.

Signed a chemical decontamination service contract for Shinhanul Unit 1 reactor coolant pumps in December 2023, with a contract for Unit 2 planned for 2025.

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A Smart Agriculture Solutions Company Cultivating the Future with Total Farming Solutions

HudsonAI provides an AI-based dubbing solution that naturally replicates actors’ voices and lip movements.

Selected for SK Telecom’s startup program ‘True Innovation 2nd Cohort’ in 2022.

Through collaboration with SK Telecom, AI voice conversion technology was applied to full-length movie dubbing on Btv, including films such as Honest Candidate 2 and Carbot.

Showcased AI collaboration cases with SKT at 4YFN during MWC24, leveraging this as a springboard to enter the European market.
Digital Content & Tech Fairs (Held at Pangyo, Mokdong, KINTEX, etc.)

Fairs conducted through collaboration between Hyundai Department Store and startups.

Participated in CES to showcase innovative technologies and new EdTech solutions, and conducted hands-on events.

Featured AR- and motion-sensing-based edtech, home smart devices, AI drawing robots, autonomous robots, and AI guide service robots.

Uploaded fair reviews on social media and in press releases.

Each fair attracted over 10,000 participants.

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Development of AR Exhibition Content for Hanwha Resort

In collaboration with XR edtech specialist Ducozen.

Developed unique Hanwha Resort content by integrating AR technology into spatial exhibition displays.

Created content themed around a paper boat integrated with AR technology, designed for learning about and exploring the natural environment of the resort’s location.

Installed AR photo zones reflecting the local scenery and offered origami hands-on experiences.
Initial Raw Material Supply and Launch of Collaboration Products

Conducted collaborative product testing through E-Land Farm & Food’s sales channels.

Shared supply chain for processed raw materials by leveraging E-Land Farm & Food’s sourcing capabilities.

Utilized E-Land Farm & Food’s brand power for branding and marketing activities.
LS Mtron × Startup: Partnership for Agricultural Data Platform Service

A startup with a new agricultural community service collaborated with LS Mtron’s agricultural platform to launch a novel service previously unavailable in Korea.

The service is jointly provided to customers acquired through each company’s IT platform.

Based on customer feedback, additional new services are planned for development.

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Collaboration
Cases

DOUZONE

Recruitment
Fields

B2B Tech Service Platform

A platform providing differentiated, technology-driven services based on B2B.

A platform offering services that can be extended to B2B2E (targeting corporate employees).
AI

An AI-driven B2B service offering differentiated customer experiences.

New applications and solutions powered by advanced AI, including Generative AI.
Big Data

Startups leveraging big data to deliver new experiences to corporate clients.

Data companies capable of creating new value by integrating with Douzone’s existing data (ERP).
Smart Factory

An innovative service implementing ICT and digital automation solutions in existing factories.

Products that, combined with Duzon’s ERP, deliver new experiences to customers.
Digital Healthcare

A startup offering services that leverage data from its healthcare devices.

A service differentiated from existing healthcare platforms by leveraging data.
Fintech

A service based on differentiated fintech technology that can be integrated with ERP or groupware.

Creating new value for corporate clients through collaboration with Douzone’s fintech initiatives.
Pet Tech

A startup with differentiated technology in pet-related services.

Providing ICT-enabled services or platforms for pet recognition, healthcare, and more.
Edutech

A tech-powered education startup specializing in corporate training.

B2BE services capable of collaborating with Douzone EduCam(Corporate training for employees)
Web3 / Metaverse

A startup offering innovative services applicable in metaverse environments.

Impactful platforms or apps (e.g., Kipper App) built on Web3/blockchain technologies.

Doosan Enerbility

Recruitment
Fields

Gas Turbine
Offshore Wind
Green Energy
Nuclear & SMR Digital
AI-based Manufacturing Innovation

SK Telecom

Recruitment
Fields

AI

Core technologies, software, infrastructure, and services that provide differentiated customer experiences based on AI technology

AIX that drives innovation across industries and daily life based on the AI pyramid
AI Integration / Utilization

AI Technology Integration Areas: Big Data, Cloud, Security, etc.

AI Application Areas: Mobility, Healthcare, Media/Entertainment, etc.

Hyundai Department Store

Recruitment
Fields

Mobility

Services delivering differentiated customer experiences in mobility environments or in-vehicle.

Next-generation robotic technologies and services such as social robots and humanoids.
AI

Services providing differentiated experiences through AI technologies.

New applications and solutions based on advanced AI (e.g., Generative AI).
Digital Content

Content for new digital customer experiences in VR, AR, gaming, webtoons, digital media, animation, etc.
Food Tech

Technologies and services related to future materials, food, and smart agriculture (agri-tech) to address the food crisis.

Content/solutions using robots for food preparation, delivery, and related services.
Healthcare

Healthcare content for athleisure, interactive sports, immersive sports, etc.

Customized health management solutions leveraging health data and wearable devices.
Tourism Tech

Smart convenience services, platforms, and content for global travelers.

Services including transportation, tour booking, smart payments, AI-powered translation/interpretation support, etc.
Others

Companies with innovative technologies or services outside the above categories.

Hanwha Hotels & Resorts

Recruitment
Fields

AI

AI services that create enjoyable experiences for customers using physical spaces.

AI services recommending travel styles and destinations based on customer preference analysis.

AI-powered games and educational content for children to enjoy on-site.

AI services creating drawings or stories tailored to children’s interests.
Others

Innovative technologies or services with potential applications at Hanwha Resorts beyond current demand areas.

E-Land Farm & Food

Recruitment
Fields

Agricultural, Livestock, and Fishery Products

Technologies for the Harvesting, Production, Storage, Processing, Packaging, and Distribution of Agricultural and livestock Raw Materials

Technologies for the Harvesting, Production, Storage, Processing, Packaging, and Distribution of Marine (Fishery) Raw Materials
Food Tech

Future materials, food, and agri-tech technologies and services aimed at addressing the food crisis.

Development of Alternative Food Technologies (e.g., meat, sugar substitutes, etc.)
Smart Farm

Agricultural Production Capabilities Based on Proprietary Production Technologies
K-Food

Development of Global K-Food Products, Brands, Services, and Platforms with Global Market Potential

Optimization Technologies for OEM/ODM Production Efficiency
Agricultural and Livestock Technology

Technological Capabilities for Enhancing Efficiency Across the Agricultural and Livestock Value Chain

Convergent Agri-livestock Technologies based on Fourth Industrial Revolution Capabilities (Robotics, AI, etc.)
Big Data/Platform

Systems for Demand Forecasting based on Data Extraction from Diverse Variables

Price Prediction Systems using Crop Yield and Trade Data

LS Mtron

Recruitment
Fields

E-Mobility

Technologies for the Development of Electric Tractor Platforms

Services Providing Differentiated Customer Experiences in Electric Tractor Environments or Vehicles
Autonomous driving, Robotics

Autonomous driving and work-related technologies for tractors. (LiDAR and Sensor Technologies, Camera and Image Processing Technologies, GPS Technologies, AI Technologies, Cybersecurity Technologies, and Simulation Technologies)

Technologies related to Agricultural Robots beyond Tractors
AI, Big Data

Applications and Solutions providing Differentiated Customer Experiences in Agricultural Work Environments

Applications and Solutions for Realizing Smart Agriculture through the Collection and Analysis of Agricultural Data

Applications and Solutions for Vehicle Diagnostics and Problem-Solving based on Data

New Agricultural Applications and Solutions based on Advanced AI (including Generative AI)
Eco/energy tech

Carbon Neutrality and Energy Reduction Technologies and Solutions in Agricultural Environments

Technologies for the Prevention of Serious Industrial Accidents

Major Benefits by Participating Corporations

Benefit 01

Provision of investment review opportunities, and in the event of final investment approval

matching R&D support through investment funds and government-backed TIPS recommendations.

Benefit 02

Acceleration support for invested companies (upon investment confirmation),

including mentoring and technical assistance in accounting, legal affairs, and patents, as well as sharing of B2B sales networks.

Benefit 03

Open innovation programs for invested companies (upon investment confirmation)

exploring collaboration opportunities through continuous meetings with business divisions and supporting commercialization.
Benefit 01

Business meet-ups with relevant departments within Doosan Enerbility.

Benefit 02

Mentoring sessions to enhance and advance collaboration projects.
Benefit 01

Priority participation opportunity in SK Telecom’s Startup Acceleration Programs
- ESG Korea
- AI Accelerator

Benefit 02

Business scale-up: Supporting PoC and integration with SK Telecom and affiliated businesses.

Support for domestic and global marketing, exhibitions, and demo days (e.g., MWC).

Provision of startup co-working or residency space (as needed).

Benefit 03

Offering opportunities to review investments through the company’s investment fund.

Providing guidance and support for internal and external investment opportunities.
Benefit 01

Reviewing the provision of online and offline sales and display opportunities at Hyundai Department Store/Outlet.

Consulting support for offline pop-up stores and exhibitions.

Benefit 02

Providing spaces for startups to conduct technology validation projects.

Benefit 03

Marketing support leveraging Hyundai Department Store’s corporate channels.

Benefit 04

Business meet-ups with relevant internal departments.
Benefit 01

Offering demonstrable spaces across 12 Hanwha Resorts nationwide.

Promotion of products and services to 900,000 Hanwha Resort members.

Promotion of products and services to 50,000 employees across Hanwha affiliates.

Benefit 02

Resort accommodation vouchers provided for workation during collaboration projects.

Benefit 03

Review of follow-up collaboration and investment opportunities.
Benefit 01

Business meet-ups with key managers in fresh food, processed food, and ingredient divisions.

Benefit 02

Opportunities for sample product sales and collaborative product launches using E-Land’s sales channels.

Benefit 03

Offering a Fast Track for evaluating co-investment opportunities with E-Land Farm & Food or external investors.
Benefit 01 On-the-job mentoring

Business meet-ups with relevant internal departments (e.g., R&D, strategic planning).

Benefit 02 Commercialization opportunities

Participation opportunities in LS Mtron Demo Day during collaboration projects.

(Reviewing the provision of demonstration funding linked to follow-up projects in 2025)

Benefit 03 Support with facilities and equipment

Considering the provision of office space and testing facilities at the Jeonju factory during collaboration

Follow-on Support Benefits

Benefit 01

Eligibility to sign an agreement as a Gangwon CCEI incubated company

Access to support programs upon agreement(startup mentoring, education, legal consulting)

Benefit 02

Investment review and follow-on support linkage through the Gangwon CCEI

Benefit 03

Funding support for collaboration projects (up to KRW 5 million)

Naver Cloud Platform credits (up to KRW 20 million)
Benefit 01

Recommendation for TIPS

Investment recommendation and linkage

Benefit 02

Open innovation recommendations and connections with large and mid-sized partner companies

Benefit 03

Mentoring services provided
Benefit 01

Investment attraction linkage and direct investment review

Benefit 02

Access to residency/office space at Daejeon CCEI

Benefit 03

Linkage to 2025 Dream Venture Star (DVS) support programs
Benefit 01

Matching opportunities with demand partners for open innovation

Benefit 02

Access to Sejong-area institutions, investors, startup networks and investment reviews

Benefit 03

Funding support (up to KRW 20 million) upon selection for the 2025 Bridge On program
Benefit 01

Investment review and follow-up investment linkage

Benefit 02

Open innovation connections with major corporations and investors

Benefit 03

Residency linkage and external support(legal services, web platform credits, etc.)
Benefit 01

Regular IR pitch opportunities

Benefit 02

Support for product reviews and export consultation events(with dedicated consultation booths)
Benefit 01

Investment matchmaking support through consultation events and demo days

Benefit 02

Consideration for center-backed acceleration and office space

Benefit 03

Linkage to TIPS program and global expansion support