- 서울창조경제혁신센터 오픈 이노베이션
  • Bigger & More Diverse:
    2024 Startup Open Stage Meetup

  • We are looking for
    promising startups to
    collaborate with GS Construction.

  • GS건설 로고 엑스플로인베스트먼트 로고 서울창조경제혁신센터 로고

GS Construction X Xplore Investment X Seoul Center
for Creative Economy & Innovation
GS Construction is committed to startup investment and collaboration.

We believe that the innovation of venture companies can drive progress across our industry and communities.
GS Construction is committed to partnering with startups to build a better future.
We look forward to exploring opportunities for shared growth at the “Startup Open Stage Meetup.”

Nexus Team

Invests in domestic and international tech startups to drive sustainable growth in construction. Leads open innovation in smart cities, construction safety, and urban data, managing the adoption and application of new technologies.

Xi App TF

Responsible for developing an integrated app to provide GS Construction Xi apartment residents with a better residential platform.

Protech Business Team

Explores new businesses by integrating technology into spaces, with a focus on helping seniors enjoy a “happy life” through residential environments.

Xplore Investment Co., Ltd

Founded in 2022 by GS Construction to invest in and collaborate with startups, Xplore Investment manages an open innovation fund that identifies and invests in companies with synergy potential with GS Construction.

Dedicated Investment &
Collaboration Teams
(Trust)

- External: Established Xplore Investment (2022), a VC specializing in startups. - Internal: Operates the Nexus Team, responsible for investment and open innovation within GS Construction.

Technical Expertise
Support
(Innovation)

- Operates GS Construction Technology Research Lab RIF TECH. - Enables technology development, validation, mentoring, advisory, and joint development.

Diverse Collaboration
Areas
(Synergy)

- Business and R&D organizations across construction and emerging fields operate domestically and internationally
(smart cities, battery recycling, data centers, smart aquaculture, etc.)

Follow-up Investment
Support
(Sustainable Growth)

- Direct investment by Xplore Investment, leveraging its network, and potential co-investment with other investors.
Recruitment Areas
Smart City

Smart City

  • - Urban data collection & utilization
  • - Spatial design and urban planning
  • - Infrastructure data simulation
Smart Construction / Safety

Smart Construction / Safety

  • - Construction digitalization, big data, AI, robotics technologies and solutions
  • - Integrated safety management platforms using AI and sensor-based behavior analysis
Smart Living

Smart Living

  • - Hyperlocal services, local information & commercial area link solutions
  • - ERP and payment solutions for apartment complexes

  • - Pre/post-construction defect inspection using digital twin VR/3D
  • - In-unit defect inspection using digital twin VR/3D

  • - Senior-friendly residential solutions
  • - Future residential innovation services
  • - Other spatial solutions
Smart Healthcare

Smart Healthcare

  • Cognitive assessment/prevention/intervention
  • - Diagnosis/ prevention /management of key senior diseases
  • - Behavior analysis (posture/gait/speech/eating etc.)
  • - Integrated health-management platforms
  • - Big data collection/storage/processing/analysis
  • - Other healthcare solutions
Participation Benefits

BENEFIT 01

PoC Opportunities with GS Construction Units

BENEFIT 02

All companies selected for PoC receive a 100 million KRW. ※Investment provided by Xplore Investment

BENEFIT 03

Additional investment review opportunities from Xplore Investment. ※ Further follow-on investment discussions possible
Recruitment Schedule
Aug 26 – Sep 20, 2024

Recruitment of Innovative Startups

Sep 30 – Oct 11, 2024

- First-round review of collaboration startups
- result notification and schedule coordination
(individual review by each department).

Oct 24, 2024

① Corporate-Startup Meetup Event.

② Offline pitch evaluation
(“Camp-XRLOR”, investment review).

AFTER MEET UP

Partner Selection & Collaboration
(Tech Validation, Co-development)).

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