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Participating Companies

  • DB Insurance.
    A global insurance group pursuing a happy society together with customers, DB Insurance.

    DB Insurance conducts open innovation based on its business needs, actively discovering startups, providing systematic mentoring programs, helping startups enter the financial industry, and striving for mutual growth.

  • DB Securities.
    A financial business partner creating innovation together.
    DB Securities, with 43 years of capital market expertise, creates new value in future finance through digital innovation and collaboration with startups.
  • LG Electronics.
    Innovation for a better life
    LG Electronics, based on the 'Life's Good' brand philosophy, continues its journey of pioneering new technologies and challenges to provide customers with a better life.
    Composed of HS (Home Appliance Solution), MS (Media Entertainment Solution), VS (Vehicle Solution), and ES (Eco Solution) divisions, it is a global leader driving technological innovation across appliances, IT, automotive parts, signage, and more.
  • Toss Bank
    We create and connect
    the next banking experience
    Toss Bank creates customer value (Create), connects that value (Connect), and provides a new banking experience (Next Banking Experience).
  • Woojung Bio
    A company creating the formula for success in early medication drug development.
    Woojung Bio, based on 30 years of infrastructure and non-clinical CRO know-how, goes beyond providing simple services by discovering partner companies with promising technology, growing together on our platform (LAB CLOUD), and creating a virtuous ecosystem sharing the fruits of success.
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Collaboration
Cases

  • Precision inspection and automation of foreign car parts.

    DB Insurance
    To address the increasing insurance premium burden on consumers due to rising foreign car repair costs, DB Insurance nurtured A-Mes through the 3rd Insurtech Startup Program, establishing an AI-based car accident estimation and claims solution currently used by the company.

    SITE LINK

  • DB Securities X Promenade AI Investment Work Digitalization (Ongoing).

    DB Securities
    DB Securities, together with Promenade AI, developed an automated report preparation solution tailored for IB investment purposes, reducing report creation time.
    By utilizing AI technology to improve corporate valuation models, accuracy and reliability of analysis are increased, strengthening the basis for investment decisions.
    Through collaboration, overall business process productivity is improved, aiming to increase focus on core investment related tasks.

    PoC in progress (press release expected Dec 2025)

  • LG Electronics X Apex.AI Strategic Collaboration.

    LG Electronics
    LG Electronics made a strategic investment in Apex.AI, which owns middleware certified for vehicles, and signed an MOU.
    Through this collaboration, the two companies are jointly developing a next-generation high performance computer (HPC) prototype, integrating ADAS and cluster controller.
    The prototype to be launched at CES 2026 demonstrates the latest capabilities of the Apex.OS platform for advanced vehicle functions. This collaboration aims to extend next generation HPC innovation technology to the global automotive industry and secure new business opportunities.

    SITE LINK

  • Toss Bank Foreign Currency Account X Good Luck Airport Luggage Delivery Promotion.

    Toss Bank
    Toss Bank's foreign currency account expanded customer benefits through collaborations with travel concept service providers, notably with the overseas luggage delivery startup ‘Good Luck’, allowing account users to use one free same day luggage delivery service between airport and hotel.
    Effective marketing significantly increased the startup’s brand recognition, customer acquisition, and usage performance.

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  • Woojung Bio 3-Party Collaboration Open Innovation Project Execution.

    Woojung Bio
    A representative case where promising candidate substances from NeuroBivi and Medison Park, innovative alternative testing from Elex Lab, AI validation technology from NetTarget, and Woojung Bio’s demonstration platform combine to present a new drug development model that surpasses traditional methods.
    Based on each party’s expertise, roles are clearly divided, and within Woojung Bio’s platform, collaboration is conducted organically, drastically shortening the process from candidate discovery to pre-technology transfer stage.
    Woojung Bio’s OI facilitating role coordinates the entire project, validates platform prediction accuracy via animal models, and leads the creation of the final data package (IND-Enabling) for technology transfer (L/O).

    SITE LINK
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Collaboration
Cases

DB Insurance

RECRUITMENT FIELD

DB Insurance
  • Insurtech
    AI Medical Advisory Service

    : Provides medical advice by analyzing internal review standards, insurance clauses, surgery records, and test results

    AI Medical Information Interpretation Service

    : Automatically analyzes test results and interprets and summarizes them for general understanding.

    Automatic Compensation Calculation Service

    : Automatically evaluates repair costs for appliances, hole-in-one occurrence, phone damage, and travel insurance claims.

    Document Forgery Detection Service

    : Detects forgery of digitized (scanned, photographed) documents and verifies authenticity.

  • Finetech
    Services for Efficient Asset Management

    : AI-based asset utilization forecasting, asset operation analysis and performance prediction, periodic aggregation and analysis of investment-related information.

    Startup Investment/Management Service

    : AI startup investment review, discovery of promising startups, startup investment management.

  • Product Development
    Companies Needing Platform-Specific Insurance Products/Services

    : Risk coverage for EV charging operators, AI risk coverage, compensation service for reservation cancellations, etc.

    Innovative Mobility Companies

    : Companies with innovative technologies and services capable of developing new auto insurance riders and services.

    Innovative Technology Commercialization Companies

    : Companies requiring development of insurance products/services to hedge risks related to their products/services.

    Companies with Services That Can Be Combined with Corporate Insurance

    : Companies that can provide new add-on services for corporate insurance clients
    (e.g., package insurance, comprehensive property insurance, etc.).

  • Platform Partnerships
    Platforms eligible for insurance partnerships, digital GA, including 2030 platforms and foreigner platforms.
    Companies capable of providing benefits/services to direct automobile insurance customers
  • Face-to-Face Channel Management
    Companies with services to activate agent sales

    : agent coaching and activity management services, customer persona analysis, and support for agent communication skills

  • Intellectual Property Management.
    Companies requiring technology protection

    : companies needing policy, insurance consulting, and support.

  • Risk Management.
    Companies that can provide services to manage insurance risks due to climate change.
  • Others
    Companies with technologies/services capable of collaborating with DB Insurance beyond the listed fields.
DB Securities

RECRUITMENT FIELD

DB Securities
  • AI / DT
    (Business Innovation 1) Technology assisting development coding tasks using generative AI.
    (Business Innovation 2) RPA replacement technology via generative AI.
    (Others) AI/DT-based B2B/B2C services linked to the securities industry.
  • STO / Blockchain
    Platforms for issuance/distribution of real asset-backed STOs, such as unlisted stocks, real estate, tangible assets.
    Automated financial products using smart contracts.
    Stablecoin-based payment and remittance solutions.
LG Electronics

RECRUITMENT FIELD

LG Electronics
  • AI
    On-Device AI (Optimization, Lightweight)
    Agentic AI (Multi-agent system, AI orchestration)
    AI semiconductor design and infrastructure technology
  • Mobility
    AI-based in-cabin monitoring technology
    Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) related technology.
    Autonomous driving software and infrastructure technology.
  • Robotics
    Physical AI (Multimodal, Embodied, Rapid learning, etc.).
    Humanoid robot-specific component technology.
    Home robot solution/service ideas.
  • Quantum Computing.
    Quantum Computing.
    Quantum Communication.
    Quantum Sensing.
  • Space Tech
    Space communication (antennas, gateway components, positioning technologies, etc.).
    Space exploration (dedicated rovers, energy transfer/management, etc.).
  • Emerging Tech
    Security for AI
    Spatial Computing (dedicated devices, next-gen displays, SW solutions, etc.).
    Other new products/business ideas based on deep tech.
Toss Bank

RECRUITMENT FIELD

Toss Bank
  • Business (sole proprietors, SMEs) credit evaluation field.
    Collection/creation/management/provision of (alternative) information for business credit evaluation, development of business credit evaluation models.
Woojung Bio

RECRUITMENT FIELD

Woojung Bio
  • Red Bio
    New drug development, gene therapy, biomarkers and diagnostics, biosimilar development, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, etc.
  • AI Drug, Platform
    Establishment of candidate drug pipelines for specific disease treatment using AI and in silico prediction with non-clinical experimental cross-validation.
  • Bio Materials
    All fields related to tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, medical devices, bioplastics, water treatment materials, biofuel production, and energy storage materials.

Major Benefits by Participating Corporations

  • Benefit 01
    - Mentoring provided by insurance technology (InsurTech) experts
    Benefit 02
    - Review for introduction and adoption by relevant business departments
    Benefit 03
    - Opportunity to conduct project-based Proof of Concept (PoC)
    Benefit 04
    - Recommendation for institutional support programs and priority support for PoC expenses for outstanding startups
    Benefit 05
    - Review of CVC (Corporate Venture Capital) investment for outstanding startups
  • Benefit 01
    - Joint technology development and collaboration
    Benefit 02
    - Project-based PoC and commercialization support
    Benefit 03
    - Collaboration opportunities with DB Financial Group affiliates
  • Benefit 01
    - Technical meetings and collaboration opportunities with the CTO division and Advanced Technology Research Organization
    (PoC, prototyping, etc.)
    Benefit 02
    - Priority review for strategic investment in outstanding companies
    (Direct investment or indirect investment through venture funds in which LG participates as an LP)
    Benefit 03
    - Recommendation to LG Group–level startup program “SUPERSTART”
    (Incubation, Demo Day priority recommendation)
  • Benefit 01
    - Business meeting opportunities with relevant collaboration departments within Toss Bank
    Benefit 02
    - Depending on evaluation results, opportunities for business collaboration
    (Linkage and collaboration with Toss Bank products)
  • Benefit 01
    - Business meeting opportunities with relevant collaboration departments at Woojung Bio
    Benefit 02
    - Fast-track opportunity for investment review by Woojung Bio Investment
    (Including recommendation for TIPS program)
    Benefit 03
    - Opportunities for R&D collaboration
    (Experimental research, animal testing, research facilities, etc.)

Post-Program Support Benefits (SCCEI Support)

  • Benefit 01
    Commercialization support grant of KRW 4 million
    One startup selected for final follow-up collaboration with a demand corporation will receive KRW 4 million
    (※ Submission of a PoC plan and final report is required)
    Benefit 02
    Opportunity to move into an incubation center
    Final follow-up collaboration startups may enter the Seoul Creative Economy Innovation Center incubation space
    “S.Village” located in Gwanghwamun (Open Innovation–recommended track)
    Benefit 03
    Technology protection consulting provided through large & mid-sized enterprises and the Agricultural Technology Commercialization Foundation
    Benefit 04
    Investment review through the Seoul Creative Economy Innovation Center Open Innovation Fund
    Benefit 05
    Commercialization support funding through the Seoul Business Agency Up to two startups per demand corporation will receive KRW 5 million each

Recruitment Schedule

  • Sep 15 – Oct 17, 2025

    Startup applications open

  • Oct 20 – Oct 31, 2025

    Initial review of
    collaboration proposals
    (Reviewed by relevant
    business divisions)

  • November, 2025

    Corporate–Startup
    Meet-up Event

  • AFTER MEET UP

    1:1 deep-dive business
    meetings and
    collaboration review

  • AFTER MEET UP

    Selection and execution
    of collaboration projects
    (PoC, technology validation,
    business model development)

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Contact

Global Business Team, Seoul Creative Economy Innovation Center [yjkim20@ccei.kr]

  • DB손해보험
  • DB Securities
  • LG Electronics
  • Toss Bank
  • Woojung Bio

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