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Recruiting startups in future industries such as

drones, big data, AI, AR·VR, aerospace, and robotics to solve urban issues in Gangnam District!

Urban innovation created together by startups and citizens
we’re looking for startups that will change the future of Gangnam.

The “Future Industry-Based Business Activation Support Project,” in collaboration with the Gangnam-gu Office, discovers and nurtures startups in emerging industries such as IoT, AI, XR, robotics, and drones. It is a participatory growth support program where citizens and startups work together to solve urban challenges.

We look forward to the challenge of innovative startups ready to tackle Gangnam’s urban issues.

SITE LINK
2025 Future Industry-Based Business Activation Support Project.

Recruitment Fields

Future Industry Technologies

  • 1Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Generative AI, speech and image recognition, and predictive analytics technologies.
  • 2Robotics Industry
    Control technologies for service/industrial robots and collaborative robots.
  • 3Aerospace & Drones
    Space-based data processing, drone-satellite integrated solutions, and specialized drone services for urban logistics, facility inspection, and public safety.
  • 4Internet of Things (IoT)
    Smart sensors, device connectivity, and real-time monitoring technologies.
  • 5ICT Convergence
    Integrating ICT technologies with existing industries to improve or innovate products, or create new ones.
  • 6Big Data
    Large-scale data processing and automated analysis solutions.
  • 7Virtual (VR) & Augmented (AR) Reality
    Applications for virtual training, industrial simulation, education, and healthcare.
  • 83D Printing
    Component manufacturing, prototype production, and customized medical fabrication technologies.
2025 Future Industry-Based Business Activation Support Project.

Benefits

1Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Opportunities Linked with Gangnam-gu Office
Testbed for local problem-solving solutions Possibility to run demonstration projects tied to district initiatives Selected startups receive a 3 million KRW PoC support grant.
2Expert Mentoring & Business Advancement Consulting
1:1 customized mentoring by experts in investment, technology, and business.
3Open Innovation Meetups with Large & Mid-Sized Companies
Networking and partnership discussions with industry partners.
4Investment IR Consulting & Demo Day Participation
Pitch deck creation, investor presentations, and IR capability building.
5Promotional Content Production & Publicity Opportunities
Company videos and exposure via Gangnam-gu and Seoul CCEI promotion channels.
2025 Future Industry-Based Business Activation Support Project.

Recruitment Schedule

  • August 31, 2025

    Application Period

    Recruitment of future industry startups located in Gangnam (IoT, AI, XR, robotics, etc.).
  • August 26, 2025

    Future Industry Seminar

    Open seminar for startups and residents; sharing technology trends and urban innovation cases.
  • September 2–6, 2025

    Startup Evaluation

    Evaluation committee selects about 10 outstanding startups.
  • October 2025

    Corporate Meetup

    Open innovation event with large/mid-sized companies and partnership discussions.
  • September–Mid-November 2025

    Growth Support Program

    Customized programs including mentoring, consulting, and IR content development.
  • Early December 2025

    Demo Day

    Company presentations, investor pitches, awards, and incubation agreements.
  • From December 2025

    Follow-Up Investment Review

    Additional investment and collaboration opportunities for top-performing startups

※ Schedule subject to change depending on internal circumstances.

2025 Future Industry-Based Business Activation Support Project.

Important Notes

  • Applicants must have a business location within Gangnam-gu as of the announcement date and maintain it throughout the project period.
  • Companies already receiving similar support from other institutions may be excluded.
  • All submitted documents and information must be truthful; false statements may lead to disqualification.
  • Applicants must not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights; any disputes are the applicant’s responsibility.
  • Submitted documents will not be returned, and evaluation results or rejection reasons will not be disclosed.
  • The project schedule and operation method may be subject to change; updates will be announced on the Seoul CCEI website.
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Contact

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

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