Participating Companies
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- We connect science to life
for a better future -
LG Chem is a global chemical company that connects science to human life. We are looking for partners to build a better future together.
- We connect science to life
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- Global No.1 consumer goods company pursuing “changes today for a better life.
- P&G, founded in Cincinnati in 1837, is the global No.1 consumer goods company, loved by over 5 billion consumers in 180 countries (brands include Gillette, Pantene, Downy, Pampers, etc.).
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- Korea’s largest credit & tech big data platform, enabling future innovation.
- Established as a corporate credit evaluation institution, KODATA provides corporate information search, credit/technology evaluation, ESG evaluation, and data platform services.
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- A smart IT partner that delivers value to customers.
- Provides total IT solutions across multiple industries including aviation, logistics, healthcare, defense, and media.
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- Leading future mobility with electrified powertrains and autonomous vehicle seating.
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Since its establishment in 1994, the company has grown into a global automotive parts specialist with strong competitiveness in powertrains and seats.
Today, we aim to lead the future of sustainable mobility through electrified powertrains and innovative seat solutions.
Collaboration
Cases
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LG Chem × Sungji Co.
Established a recycling model for PVC waste wallpaper.
- Waste wallpaper is separated and processed → PVC is recycled and reused.
- PVC waste is reborn as a valuable resource
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KODATA × BigValue AI.
- New PropTech business powered by real estate AI.
- Strategic investment + advanced data intelligence.
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Hyundai Transys × Mujin Chemical.
Development of an automated continuous punching system for automotive materials
- Joint development of automatic perforation system improving seat ventilation.
- Joint patent + commercialization.
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Collaboration
Cases
Recruitment
Fields
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- EV / Battery
- High-capacity electrode materials and binders for next-generation batteries
- High-stability and high-performance packaging materials
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- Life & Healthcare
- High-performance hygiene and medical-grade functional materials
- Polymer-based packaging materials and high-barrier solutions for medical applications
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- High-Performance Specialty Chemicals
- Polymer performance-enhancing additives such as flame retardants, heat- & thermal-resistant agents for mobility applications
- Wet chemicals and low-k dielectric materials for semiconductors
- High value-added coating and adhesive chemical materials
Recruitment
Fields
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- Generative AI
- Generative AI–based solutions for creation, automation, and performance optimization of online digital contents and variations
*Digital contents: banners, advertisements, videos, thumbnails, product detail pages, etc.
**Variations: resizing, background editing, copy replacement, etc.
***Performance optimization: CTR, CPC, Conversion, etc. - AI-Human–based KOL / Influencer marketing idea proposals (for assigned brands)
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- E-commerce Fulfillment
- Smart solutions and ideas to reduce fulfillment costs and improve productivity through in-house or partner logistics
- Logistics operation process improvement and automation
- Optimization analysis and proposals for sales product deal configurations
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- Smart Data Analytics
- Analysis of factors affecting organic traffic inflow to e-commerce promotion or product detail pages
- Solutions to increase organic traffic
- Analysis of misinformation exposure algorithms in search engines and social media
- Search result optimization solution proposals
Recruitment
Fields
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- AI (Machine Learning)
- AI-based credit evaluation and early warning models using non-financial corporate (or individual) data
- AI-based corporate valuation model development
- AI-based intelligence services for materials, parts, and equipment supply chains
- Credit evaluation models based on Graph Neural Networks
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- AI (Generative AI)
- AI-based automatic generation of corporate and industry analysis reports
- Search-log–based personalized content recommendation
- AI-based RPA for automated evaluation and auditing
- STT (Speech-to-Text)–based automation of customer consultation manuals
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- Big Data
- Solutions for collection, classification, processing of unstructured corporate text data
- Corporate data collection technologies (scraping, crawling, etc.) and data solutions
- POS data collection, classification, and processing for major domestic distributors and memberships
- Construction of new industry classification databases based on standard industry codes and 4th industrial revolution categories
- Data-driven automated B2B marketing target recommendations
Recruitment
Fields
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- Aviation
- Integration and visualization of airport operation data
- Ground operation safety monitoring and simulation
- UAM control and information linkage solutions
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- Logistics / Distribution
- AMR-based logistics automation systems
- Asset tracking, monitoring, and predictive maintenance solutions
- Delivery demand–based operation optimization
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- Work Efficiency Enhancement
- Cloud-based workflow automation tools
- AI-based collaboration and communication optimization technologies
- Unstructured document data structuring and digital document automation processing
- Workforce allocation optimization and HR efficiency enhancement
Recruitment
Fields
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- [R&D] Seat
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Functional Component Element Technologies
Technologies and services applicable to improving performance and comfort of vehicle seats
① Ventilation / Cooling Technology : Ultra-compact compressor, air flow analysis and design optimization
Valve materials, noise-reduction materials and structures
※ Minimum requirements for ultra-compact compressor (installed inside vehicle cabin)
- Compressor type: No restriction
- Product size: Max. 90 × 90 × 90 mm
- Refrigerant: Non-flammable refrigerants (R-134a / R-1234yf, etc.)
- Operating / storage temperature: -40 ~ 85°C
- Operating performance and noise level: To be verified
② Heating Technology :
Energy efficiency improvement through changes in heat transfer materials / methods / shapes
(Based on wire heating method)
- Passenger–seat / vehicle interaction technology
※ Improvement of seat-centered vehicle control convenience
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Materials / Chemical Technologies
① Eco-friendly liquid insulation technology to improve seat ventilation performance
- Duct coating technology using electrostatic process
(Target: plastic ducts / PP series, LLDPE)
- Liquid insulation coating via water-based or spray methods
(Liquid-type materials with thermal conductivity ≤ 0.02 W/mK, e.g. aerogel, insulation paint)
- Technology must allow insulation coating regardless of plastic duct shape
② Recycling technology for differentiated seat materials (leather, fabric, etc.)
③ Heating plastic materials (conductive materials)
- Conductive heating plastics that generate surface heat when electricity is applied
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Eco-friendly / ESG
Technologies applicable to self-powered energy harvesting systems for vehicle seats
① Self-generated energy charging (storage) technology : Energy harvesting applicable to vehicle seats
(piezoelectric, thermal, electromagnetic induction, etc.)
② Power conversion technology : Power conversion systems based on self-generated energy
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UAM / Drone
AAM seat lightweight technology
- Aerospace composite material design and analysis
- Lightweight composite design meeting target weight
- Verification of tensile and compressive strength requirements
- Selection and optimization of prepreg to meet weight and strength targets
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- [R&D] Electrification / Powertrain Components
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New Component Technologies for Powertrain Systems
Technologies aimed at improving efficiency, lightweighting, and cost reduction for automotive drivetrain components
- Target components: gears, hydraulic systems, bearings, torque converters/dampers, cables, etc.
- Example technologies:
forging-based compression generators, anti-wear gear coating, internal grinding technology,
new housing development, NVH improvement, lightweight materials & structures -
New Electrified Powertrain Component Technologies
[Component Technology] HEV/EV powertrain component technologies for new product development
- Target components: motors, inverters, electric components
- Technology examples
① High-output drive motors, efficiency enhancement, improved cooling structures, new motor
manufacturing (winding technologies), low-torque motors
② Inverter thermal & power conversion efficiency optimization
③ Electronic components (EOP/OPU): Performance improvement & cost reduction for
electrified vehicle electronics[Testing Technology] System & component performance and durability evaluations
- Focus areas/Example testing
- Focus areas : durability & performance validation for HEV transmissions and EV drivetrains,
validation of motor/inverter components
- Example testing : efficiency tests, high-temp endurance, hydraulic system performance, system/component durability, stiffness, torsional vibration, motor/inverter tests,
environmental tests, analysis methodologies[Simulation/Analysis Technology]
- Focus areas: HEV transmission & EV drivetrain, virtual validation of motor/inverter components,
advanced modeling & analysis tools (software)
- Example domains: thermal/flow analysis, dynamics, fatigue/structural analysis, NVH analysis[Control Technology]
- Focus areas: control systems for HEV/EV powertrains & hybrid/EV vehicles,
development of control SW and tools
- Example: control unit design, transmission control strategies, field control strategies,
functional safety, MCU/TCU/HCU control development & validation -
Robotics Component Technology
New technologies for robot drive modules and reduction gears
- Examples: design / simulation / validation technologies for motors, reduction gears, and modules -
Technology & Patent Trend Research
Research on emerging powertrain technologies and patent landscapes
- Scope: OEM and competitor technology strategies, powertrain patent analysis,
benchmarking and industry trend analysis
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- Advanced Manufacturing
- Manufacturing system solutions that integrate machining conditions with quality data
- Technologies and services for utilizing collaborative robots in part loading/unloading, responding to machining parameter changes, and optimizing manual production lines
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- co-friendly / ESG
- Solutions to prevent cutting fluid contamination and extend fluid lifespan
- Technologies and services for CO₂ capture, air purification, and carbon reduction within industrial facilities (e.g., microalgae-based)
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- UAM / Drone
- Solutions for detecting cutting fluid dispersion at rooftop emissions/exhaust points
- Automatic monitoring solutions for oil and hazardous liquid leakage inside stormwater pipelines
- Miniature drone solutions capable of inspecting stormwater/sewage pipelines
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- Others
- Monitoring and alerting solutions for maintaining compliance and operational conditions of air pollution prevention facilities(automatic power metering, filter/activated carbon replacement alert systems, etc.)
- Technologies preventing malfunction of level sensors(reducing gaps in current floating-type sensors, preventing false detection)
- Automated airflow control for dust collection/air pollution control equipment(duct control that opens only for operating machinery while sealing ducts for idle equipment)
Major Benefits by Participating Corporations
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- Benefit 01
- - Meetings with relevant LG Chem departments
- - Discussion of collaboration direction and joint technology development
Additional opportunities including investment, PoC support, and various partnership formats
- Benefit 02
- - Commercialization support
: Market validation leveraging LG Chem’s network
: Product analysis, development, and technical support
: Scale-up support leveraging LG Chem’s process development and clinical facility capabilities
- Benefit 03
- Acceleration and investment linkage
: Support via LG Science Park "Super Startup" program
: Potential strategic investment linkages (e.g., LG Technology Ventures)
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- Benefit 01
- - Business meetup opportunities with relevant P&G departments
- Benefit 02
- - PoC support through P&G “St.Stage”
- Benefit 03
- - Review of business linkage potential and realization of practical synergy
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- Benefit 01
- - Business meetings with relevant KODATA teams
- Benefit 02
- - PoC funding support up to KRW 10 million per company
- Benefit 03
- - Review of continuous collaboration
- - Opportunities for strategic partnership and investment discussions
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- Benefit 01
- - Testbed opportunities within Hanjin Group ecosystem
- Benefit 02
- - Business model and technology feedback from operational teams
- Benefit 03
- - Joint business planning and follow-on collaboration possibilities
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- Benefit 01
- - Business meetings with relevant Hyundai Transys departments
- Benefit 02
- - Collaborative technology development and review of long-term project opportunities
- - PoC support for selected challenges
Follow-on Support Benefits
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- Benefit 01
- KRW 4 million commercialization support grant
A commercialization grant of KRW 4 million will be provided to one final selected startup per demand partner
(※ Selected startups must submit a PoC proposal and final report)
- Benefit 02
- Opportunity for residency at an incubation center
Final selected startups will be given the opportunity to move into the Seoul CCEI incubation center ‘S.Village’ located in Gwanghwamun (via Open Innovation Team recommendation track)
- Benefit 03
- Investment review through Open Innovation Fund
The Seoul CCEI Open Innovation Fund will review potential investment in the final selected startup
- Benefit 04
- Commercialization funding through the Seoul Business Agency (SBA)
Up to KRW 5 million in funding for final selected startups per demand partner
- Benefit 05
- Technology protection consulting support via the Large-Mid-Small Enterprise & Agricultural Cooperation Foundation
Recruitment Schedule
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June 23– August 1, 2025
Startup applications open
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Aug 4 – Aug 12, 2025
Initial review of collaboration proposals
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Aug - Sep, 2025
Corporate–Startup Meet-up Event
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AFTER MEET UP
1:1 deep-dive business meetings and collaboration review
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AFTER MEET UP
Selection and execution of collaboration projects
(PoC, technology validation, business model development)
문의처
Global Business Team, Seoul Creative Economy Innovation Center [yjkim20@ccei.kr]
스타트업오픈스테이지
서울창조경제혁신센터