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Hanwha Hotels & Resorts, Korea’s leading comprehensive leisure/service company,
began the nation’s first condominium business in 1979 and now leads the country’s hotel and leisure service industry.

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Gangwon CCEI, a strong partner for startups, is building a startup-friendly Gangwon region.
It fosters a private-sector-led economic environment for sustainable regional growth, builds cooperative networks among diverse economic players, and serves as a startup hub in Gangwon Province.

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GLOBAL LEADER IN POWER & WATER
In response to global industry trends and changing government energy policies, the company has selected eco-friendly gas, renewable energy, hydrogen, and SMR (Small Modular Reactor) as new growth engines, leading the market through successful R&D and pilot projects.

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A hub platform leading innovative startups connected to Gyeongnam’s industries.
It supports the full startup cycle-from idea discovery and education to investment, open innovation, and global expansion-while building an entrepreneurial ecosystem with Gyeongnam universities, corporations, and accelerators.

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Good Energy, Better World
Korea Gas Corporation, a global energy innovation company established in 1983, operates across the full process of natural gas import, production, supply, and sales.

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A technology-centered innovation hub - DASH into entrepreneurship!
Based on Daegu’s rich startup resources, it acts as a key partner by tightly connecting various support infrastructures to foster promising new technology startups.

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Powering Korea’s future with AI-Global AI Company.
SK Telecom, Korea’s No.1 telecommunications company and a global AI leader, drives the country’s future through innovative technologies and services.

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Global startup cluster centered on Deep Tech through science-based entrepreneurship.
The Daejeon CCEI builds collaborative systems among local innovators to support Deep Tech startups and promote creative entrepreneurship in the region.

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Powering Korea’s future with AI-Global AI Company.
SK Telecom, Korea’s No.1 telecommunications company and a global AI leader, drives the country’s future through innovative technologies and services.

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Sejong CCEI, a leading global public accelerator.
Sejong CCEI supports advanced technology startups with global competitiveness throughout all growth stages, building a sustainable startup ecosystem.

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Value beyond expectations-Global leader in future power infrastructure.
LS ELECTRIC creates value beyond customer expectations with advanced, differentiated technologies. Designing the future of smart power infrastructure, we are advancing toward becoming a global top-tier company.

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A hyper-connected platform supporting startup growth.
We supports startups from idea discovery to global expansion. An open innovation hub where industry leader meets startup innovation.

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Global No.1 Solution Provider
Powered by relentless R&D, proven expertise, and technological excellence, we deliver the optimal solutions that create true business value.

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No.1 startup support institution creating new value through constant innovation.
From discovering startups to attracting investment and expanding globally, it supports growth with customized programs from early to scale-up stages.

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HS Hyosung Advanced Materials — focusing on becoming a Safety & Comfort Solution Provider.
Hyosung Advanced Materials has been recognized as a leading player in the carbon fiber market for over a decade since introducing TANSOME®. Through open innovation, we seek promising carbon-related startups applying Hyosung materials for new product development and enhancement, supporting their growth, job creation, and the establishment of a strong carbon fiber value chain.

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An Open Innovation Hub Shaping the Future of Jeonbuk
The Jeonbuk Center for Creative Economy & Innovation works with startups—from validating ideas to commercialization and corporate linkage—to grow together. We are committed to establishing an open ecosystem where regional core industries and startup innovation can thrive, through strategic collaboration and co-innovation with regional SMEs and large corporations, leading to practical outcomes.

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Turning reality into digital, and possibility into reality.
Pix4D is a global leader in image-based, high-precision digital twin software. By transforming the real world into highly accurate digital twins, Pix4D is driving innovation across diverse industries.

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Creating a virtuous ecosystem through new connections.
The Jeju CCEI builds a startup scale-up hub through specialized open innovation, discovering and nurturing excellent startups and connecting them to global markets.

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Collaboration
Cases

  • Hanwha Hotels & Resorts × Ducogen

    Development of AR-based exhibition and experience content to promote tourism.
  • Doosan Enerbility × Akron Eco

    Commercialization of ultrasonic technology for radioactive decontamination.
  • Korea Gas Corporation × RTM

    Establishment of IoT-based smart safety management systems.
  • SK Telecom × Yatab Enter

    Development of metaverse-based psychological counseling services.
  • LS ELECTRIC × Nine Watt

    Joint development of energy management and efficiency solutions.
  • Dynamic QR Order Solution with ESL

    Co-developed with Arch Seoul, a specialized digital secure QR ordering company
    Redesigned with our ESL division and expanded into new hardware forms and multiple size options
    Replaced vulnerable sticker-type QR orders prone to quishing and link exposure, enabling secure, real-time dynamic QR ordering using ESL technology
  • Hyosung Advanced Materials × Bspace

    Commercialization of eco-friendly carbon composite material technology.
  • Pix4D × TeraView

    Development of drone-based precise spatial data visualization technology.
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Collaboration
Cases

Hanwha Hotels & Resorts

Recruitment
Fields

  • AI
    AI services that utilize space to deliver enjoyable experiences for customers
    AI services that recommend travel styles and destinations based on customer preference analysis
    AI game/educational content that children can enjoy on-site
    AI services that generate drawings or stories based on children's input
  • Others
    Innovative technologies or services that can be applied to Hanwha Resort beyond the listed demand areas
Doosan Enerbility

Recruitment
Fields

  • Gas Turbine
  • Offshore Wind Power
  • Hydrogen
    & Eco-friendly Energy
  • Nuclear Power/ SMR
  • AI / Big Data
  • Cybersecurity
    / Network, etc.
Korea Gas Corporation

Recruitment
Fields

  • New Digital Technologies
    Digital technologies (ICT, AI, IoT, Big Data) applicable to the energy industry
    Examples: Access control models, integrated worker safety education, worker location tracking in confined spaces, and electronic document systems.
SK Telecom

Recruitment
Fields

  • AI Fundamental Tech, SW, & Infrastructure
    Original technologies, SW, and infrastructure providing differentiated customer experiences
    AIX (AI Transformation) innovating industry and daily life based on the AI Pyramid
  • AI-driven Vertical Services
    Linked fields of AI fundamental technology (Big Data, Cloud, Security)
    Application fields: Mobility, Healthcare, Media, and Entertainment
LS ELECTRIC

Recruitment
Fields

  • Energy + AI/Big Data
    AI-based energy solutions linked with MES, EMS, and power data (factory operation optimization, energy efficiency analysis)
    Energy efficiency for buildings, utilities, and HVAC systems using BEMS and BAS
    Energy data analysis technology and customer service proposals
  • Data Center Solutions
    Specialized HVAC management technology and solutions for data centers
    Construction of digital twins for verifying data center power grid operation algorithms and solutionsc
  • Climate Change/Renewable Energy
    Solutions for carbon emission data management and disclosure/reporting
    Specialized ESS operation and services for VPP and new energy businesses
  • Generative AI
    Natural language-based PLC Ladder code generation and analysis solutions
    Training and inference environment construction for lightweight LLMs specialized for the power domain
    AI Agent development for global environmental regulation monitoring and specification analysis
  • Manufacturing AI
    AI-based manufacturing efficiency solutions
    1) AI/ML-based predictive maintenance
    2) Demand and delivery forecasting for supply planning and inventory optimization
    3) Logistics optimization including packaging work and simulation
SOLUM

Recruitment
Fields

  • Retail Tech & Signage
    Real-time inventory monitoring for shelves using autonomous robots and sensors
    Energy efficiency for store cooling, heating, and lighting via monitoring data
    Indoor Energy Harvesting and Wireless Charging technology
    Vision AI-based demand forecasting, dynamic pricing, and inventory optimization
    Signage-AI solutions, customized ads, and CMS
  • BESS
    (Battery Energy Storage System)
    BMS: Charge/discharge control, cell balancing, and temperature management
    PCS: Bi-directional inverters, high-efficiency power conversion, and quality improvement
    PMS: Power grid stabilization, AI-based prediction algorithms, and security
    Life extension and safety enhancement (thermal runaway and fire prevention)
  • Heat Dissipation Solutions
    Low-cost, high-heat dissipation materials or processing technology
    Discovery of TIM (Thermal Interface Material) for minimum thermal resistance
  • EMI/EMC & Grid-connected SW
    Bi-directional power module control technology
    EMC simulation, analysis, and design (noise reduction and wave simulation)
    EMC performance evaluation
  • Bio-Sensors
    Joint development of sensors for wearable devices.
    Products utilizing proximity, PPG, and SWIR sensors
    Global expansion through Sleep-tech algorithms and H/W platforms
  • Healthcare
    Fundamental technologies for In-Vitro Diagnostics (sensors, biomarkers)
    AI algorithm development using medical and bio-data. Life science technology using cancer diagnosis data
Hyosung

Recruitment
Fields

  • Hyosung Carbon Fiber Application
    Strategy for materials, parts, and equipment industries using Hyosung carbon fiber.
    High-functionality, high-value convergence materials and related application industries.
  • Mobility
    Materials, parts, and containers utilizing carbon fiber in hydrogen, natural gas, electric vehicles, railway, and maritime sectors.
    Next-generation robot technology, materials, and products for humanoids.
    Linked technologies, materials, and parts for finished cars, drones, UAM, and autonomous driving.
  • Medical/Health
    Age-Tech services and technologies to solve issues of an aging society.
    Healthcare materials and equipment overcoming existing limitations with carbon fiber.
    Imaging equipment (MRI/X-ray), assistive devices, wheelchairs, prosthetics, and canes.
  • Aerospace
    New products and services related to aerospace.
    High-value parts and products linked to satellite structures, launch vehicles, and space solar power.
  • Wearables
    High-value technology and products using carbon fiber in wearable devices and clothing
    Headbands, glasses, earphones, E-textile clothing, wristbands, and belts
  • Sports/Leisure
    Manufacturing technologies, parts, and products for leisure activities with enhanced performance
    Bicycles, bikes, golf clubs, rackets, fishing rods, boards, archery (compound bows), hiking sticks, and functional running shoes
  • Industrial/Construction
    High-value technology and products overcoming the limits of existing materials using carbon fiber
    Wind turbine blades, power generation turbines, gas/water pipes, electric wire cores/cables, and civil engineering reinforcement (grids, bridge reinforcement)
  • Heating/Drying Tech
    High-value technology, parts, and products linked to smart greenhouse heating, snow melting, and drying tech
  • Art Tech
    Materials, parts, and products contributing to the development of arts and culture (music, fine arts)
    Sculptures and musical instrument parts
  • Marketing
    Development of promotional products (goods, exhibitions, souvenirs) utilizing Hyosung products and materials
    Materials include Carbon fiber, recycled PET, Nylon 66, and Polyester for safety belts
Pix4D

Recruitment
Fields

  • Environmental Monitoring/Conservation
    Analysis of drone-captured data to monitor deforestation, erosion, and water pollution
    Visualizing ecosystem changes in 3D and source tracking for conservation
  • Construction/Surveying
    Real-time monitoring of construction sites using precision mapping and 3D modeling
    Automating earthwork and material management
    Hazard detection and worker safety enhancement systems
  • Education/Training
    Digital implementation of actual sites (heritage sites, complex machinery) for realistic training
    Virtual construction site practice and 3D exploration of cultural heritage
  • Real Estate/Asset Management
    High-quality virtual tour content via 3D scanning of listings
    3D digital twins for large-scale assets (factories, infrastructure) for maintenance and valuation

Major Corporate Recruitment Benefits

  • Benefit 01
    Provision of spaces for demonstration (12 Hanwha Resorts nationwide) and promotion to 1 million resort members
    Benefit 02
    Support for resort weekday stays for workshops during collaboration
    Benefit 03
    Review of follow-up collaboration and investment potential
  • Benefit 01
    Business meetups with relevant departments within Doosan Enerbility
    Benefit 02
    Technical mentoring for project advancement during collaboration
  • Benefit 01
    Guidance on technology development support systems (joint investment with KOGAS, etc.)
    Benefit 02
    Guidance on domestic/international market development support (participation in exhibitions/consultations, issuance of partner certificates)
    Benefit 03
    Guidance on management, education, and welfare support systems (ESG management support for SMEs, etc.)
  • Benefit 01
    Priority opportunities for startup acceleration programs (ESG Korea, AI Accelerator)
    Benefit 02
    Biz Scale-up through linkage with SK Telecom/subsidiaries and PoC support. Support for marketing/exhibitions/demo days (MWC, etc.) and provision of office space if needed.
    Benefit 03
    Review for investment by company investment associations and referral for external investment
  • Benefit 01
    Business meetups with relevant departments (AX, R&D, Planning, etc.)
    Benefit 02
    Opportunities for business linkage and advancement through Proof of Concept (PoC) for 2026 projects
    Benefit 03
    Review for investment and business linkage following PoC
  • Benefit 01
    Business meetups with departments such as R&D, Overseas Sales, and Business Planning. This includes areas like ESL, Retail Tech, Power (Data Centers, EV parts, ESS), Signage, Healthcare, and Bio-sensors
    Benefit 02
    Support for PoC and demonstration projects through open innovation programs
    Benefit 03
    Joint participation in domestic and international exhibitions like NRF, CES, MWC, and IFA
    Benefit 04
    Review for investment by the company’s investment association and referral for external investment opportunities
  • Benefit 01 (Commercialization Support)
    Support for product development, material purchase/supply chain construction, and technology development. Customer collaboration proposals with Hyosung Advanced Materials for market expansion
    Benefit 02 (Marketing/Certification Support)
    Feasibility and technical suitability reviews for proposed ideas. Support for corporate PR, technology, and securing intellectual property rights
    Benefit 03 (Technical Consulting Support)
    1:1 matching consulting and advice from institutes like Hyosung R&DB Labs. Investment linkage support within Hyosung Group
    Benefit 04 (Dedicated Office Support)
    Move-in support at the Carbon Specialty Startup Incubation Center, including free use of meeting rooms and training facilities
  • Benefit 01
    Provision of service development environments via core data processing engines. Free provision of all Pix4D solutions for R&D
    Benefit 02
    Free access to paid online education courses for Pix4D Digital Twin data processing
    Benefit 03
    Corporate introduction through headquarters' SNS and newsletters sent to clients in 200 countries. Support for global expansion linkage

Post-Program Support Benefits

  • Benefit 01
    Sign incubation agreements with resident startups
    Provide access to support programs (mentoring, education, legal consulting, and networking)
    Benefit 02
    Review for investment and link to follow-up support
    Benefit 03
    Provide funding for collaboration projects (PoC) up to 10M KRW
    Provide Naver Cloud Platform credits up to 20M KRW
  • Benefit 01
    Link investment attraction opportunities such as Demo Days and consultation meetings
    Directly review startups for investment and TIPS programs
    Benefit 02
    Provide meetup opportunities with Open Innovation partners
    Benefit 03
    Provide opportunities to link with center-managed office spaces
    Link with center acceleration and global business programs
  • Benefit 01
    Provide matching and demonstration (PoC) opportunities with leading companies like large, middle-market, or public enterprises(Provide support funds of approximately 30M KRW upon selection for the Daegu Open Innovation Demonstration project)
    Benefit 02
    Review for investment and recommend for the TIPS program
    Benefit 03
    Provide on-site and offline technical and business mentoring through innovation center mentors
  • Benefit 01
    Link to the TIPS program and review for direct investment
    Benefit 02
    Provide opportunities for office space at Daejeon Startup Park and Daejeon Startup Hub
    Benefit 03
    Support global expansion and follow-up projects
  • Benefit 01
    Send startup introduction materials to Open Innovation partners and provide meetup opportunities
    Benefit 02
    Provide participation in networks with Sejong-related agencies and investors, including investment review opportunities
    Benefit 03
    Provide opportunities to participate in market verification Open Innovation linked with Hyundai Department Store
  • Benefit 01
    Provide commercialization prize money to one final collaborating startup per host company (requires submission of PoC plan and report)
    Benefit 02
    Provide opportunities to enter 'S.Village', an incubation center in Gwanghwamun (via the Open Innovation recommendation track)
    Benefit 03
    Provide technology protection consulting through the Foundation for Corporate & Agricultural/Fisheries Cooperation
    Benefit 04
    Review for investment through the Seoul Creative Economy Innovation Center Open Innovation Fund
  • Benefit 01
    Sign incubation agreements and provide support benefits like office space for resident startups
    Benefit 02
    Review for investment and the TIPS program
    Provide IR opportunities through the Startup Bus
    Benefit 03
    Link with middle-market companies and investors who are partners of the Incheon Center
  • Benefit 01
    Recommend for TIPS and investment programs
    Benefit 02
    Provide opportunities for center-managed office space
    Benefit 03
    Provide opportunities to use the center's dedicated crowdfunding hall
  • Benefit 01
    Provide direct investment and link to follow-up support
    Benefit 02
    Link to commercialization opportunities with domestic and international "Big Partners" in Open Innovation
    Benefit 03
    Support resident startup benefits including office space, workations, and PR/press release promotion

Recruitment Schedule

  • Sep. 1, 2025 – Sep. 26, 2025

    Recruitment

  • Oct. 1 – Oct. 15, 2025

    Proposal Review

  • October 28, 2025

    1:1 Meetupt

  • AFTER MEET UP

    Business Collaboration
    Selection and Progress
    (Technology verification,
    collaboration model
    development, etc.).

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