Incheon Center for Creative Economy and Innovation (CEO Jae-seon Lee, hereinafter referred to as Incheon Center for Creative Economy and Innovation) announced that it supported Korean startups' entry into China and global investment attraction by operating the '2025 Big Wave Global (China)' program in Shanghai, China from November 25th to 28th.
This program marks the first joint initiative between Incheon Changgyeong and E-Land China (EIV), following the signing of a business agreement in March to expand into China. KIC China joined the initiative, and seven companies were selected through a nationwide application process and document and presentation evaluations. The programs cover areas with high technological relevance to the Chinese market, including AI medical technology, radiation therapy enhancers, biomaterials, healthcare, new materials and eco-friendly technologies, and immersive digital content.
The selected companies received support in establishing a foundation for entering China, including preliminary corporate diagnosis, Chinese review and translation of IR materials and teasers, Chinese market analysis, and pre-matching with local partners.
In Shanghai, participants visited key innovation, manufacturing, and technology organizations like COMAC and CATL, and explored complex spaces focused on consumer, senior, and IP content, such as Paxson Newcore, Bailian AgeClub, and ZX, providing firsthand experience of China's industrial and market ecosystem. Expert seminars were also held on Chinese laws and regulations, success stories of Korean companies, and local business strategies.
The key event, the Global Investment Promotion IR, was held at the Shanghai EIV on the 27th. Participating companies presented their technologies, market potential, and China entry strategies in Chinese and engaged in a Q&A session with local investors and industry partners. One-on-one business meetings followed, with in-depth discussions with investors, concretizing potential collaborations.
EIV, the Chinese subsidiary of E-Land Group, has over 30 years of experience in industrial, retail, and investment in China. It provides administrative services necessary for Korean companies entering the Chinese market. KIC China, a government agency supporting Korean science, technology, and startup companies in exploring the Chinese market and fostering technological cooperation, provides full-cycle services, including technology transfer, investment attraction, and partner discovery.
On the 28th, a technology exchange meeting between Korean startups and Chinese industry, academia, and research communities was held at Shanghai Fudan University. Discussions focused on the technologies of participating companies, including joint research, industry-academia collaboration, and the potential application of pilot tests. Some companies even continued discussions on follow-up joint projects.
Lee Jae-seon, CEO of Incheon Changgyeong, said, “This Big Wave Global (China) is positioning itself as a global expansion platform that goes beyond simple overseas IR and directly connects China’s industrial, investment, and academic ecosystems.” He added, “We will actively support the global scale-up of Korean startups by expanding cooperation with EIV and KIC China.”
Seven companies, including NearBrain, Osteobionics, VSPharmtech, Genohelix, Beyond Medicine, Millennial Works, and JH Global, participated in this program and discussed cooperation with local investment and technology partners.
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