The Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation (CEO Won-kyung Kim, hereinafter referred to as the Gyeonggi Center) announced that it held the 34th Startup 815 IR-SEED at the Pangyo Startup Zone on October 16th. Technology-based startups integrating cutting-edge industrial technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), new materials, and energy participated in the event, introducing innovative solutions to address the climate crisis.
PM Energy Solutions (CEO Hyun Deok-soo) presented a solution that utilizes AI-based cell screening technology to precisely diagnose used cylindrical batteries and remanufacture them into small-capacity mobility battery packs suitable for emerging markets such as Southeast Asia. This technology has garnered attention for contributing to the recycling of used batteries and the realization of a circular economy, while also increasing the efficiency of the manufacturing and remanufacturing processes.
GeoHTech (CEO Kim Young-gon) introduced its acid-base-based selective carbon dioxide (CO₂) absorption technology and its application to plant operation and maintenance (O&M) services. The technology was evaluated as highly applicable to industrial sites due to its high-purity CO₂ capture, cost-effectiveness, and improved maintenance convenience.
This IR event was held privately with the participation of large-scale investors, and representatives from major climate tech venture capital firms and institutions such as Philosophy Ventures, Next Wave Venture Partners, Partners Investment, Infobank, and Central Investment Partners attended to discuss in-depth questions about technological competitiveness, business viability, and global expansion strategies, as well as the possibility of investment connections.
An official from the Gyeonggi Innovation Center said, “Climate tech is a key field that is driving change across industries through innovation based on deep tech such as AI, new materials, and energy.” He added, “The center plans to continue strengthening its customized network and support system to attract investment and support global expansion of climate tech startups with technological competitiveness.”
Meanwhile, the Gyeonggi Innovation Center is working with Gyeonggi Province on the "Climate Tech Startup Incubation Project," discovering and nurturing startups in areas such as carbon capture and reduction, eco-friendly materials, and the circular economy. This project aims to support 33 climate tech startups annually (100 companies in total) by 2026, with the goal of creating global unicorn companies. Through this initiative, the Gyeonggi Innovation Center plans to continuously foster a climate tech industry ecosystem and secure the global competitiveness of domestic startups.
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