CLIKA, an AI model lightweighting and optimization platform, announced on the 5th that it was selected as the winning company in the AI incentive program and will receive a $50,000 subsidy and a professional support package.
The awards ceremony, hosted by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, was particularly meaningful given that CLIKA relocated its headquarters to the United States last year and now resides in San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley. This award is noteworthy because it formally recognizes CLIKA's technological prowess and growth potential in the US market.
More than 170 startups across the United States applied for this program, and four companies were ultimately selected as winners: Elythea, Metafoodx, and Satellite, each receiving $50,000 in grants, while Saylyt received a $25,000 grant. Of these, Clicka is the only Korean startup.
In addition to grants, winning companies will receive a comprehensive growth support program, including real estate and legal consulting, access to cutting-edge infrastructure, and support for expanding networks with local businesses and institutions.
The judging panel, comprised of industry experts from IBM, CBRE, Coactive, and J2 Ventures, selected the final winning companies through a comprehensive evaluation of potential for community contribution, feasibility, sustainability, and ethical AI standards.
“The fully automated CLIKA solution will become a core infrastructure in the era of physical AI by implementing real-time intelligence with user control,” said Kim Na-yul, CEO of CLIKA. “Based on the support of the city of San Jose, we plan to accelerate our business in the U.S. and expand our influence in the global market.”
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