Kibo to Hold First Management Strategy Workshop in 2026

The Korea Technology Finance Corporation ( Korea Technology Finance Corporation) announced on the 27th that it held its first management strategy workshop for 2026 at its Busan headquarters with executives, managers, and branch managers from across the country in attendance.

This workshop, themed "Opening the Future through Innovation," was designed to review the 2025 management performance of the Korea Technology Finance Corporation (Korea Technology Finance Corporation) and share key initiatives for 2026. The workshop featured presentations and discussions on key initiatives, including the development of corporate restructuring innovation, the AX strategy and AI-based technology innovation information promotion plan, and the direction of next-generation information systems. The workshop also discussed Korea Technology Finance Corporation's innovation plans, aligned with the government's growth strategy.

In his opening remarks, Kim Jong-ho, Chairman of the Korea Technology Finance Corporation (KOTIC), noted that the intensifying global competition for technological supremacy, uncertainties in the trade environment, and persistently high exchange rates are increasing the burden on corporate management. He declared that the KOTIC will actively support small and medium-sized venture companies to achieve innovation through the use of cutting-edge technologies such as AI. He further emphasized that the KOTIC will play a pivotal role in strengthening competitiveness and supporting technology-led growth.

Despite the changing global trade and industrial landscape last year, the Korea Technology Finance Corporation (KOTIC) provided a total of KRW 31.9 trillion in guarantees. This amount exceeded the original plan by more than KRW 3 trillion. Furthermore, through guarantee-linked investments, the fund supported the initial public offerings of six companies, including four local companies. Furthermore, it contributed to the creation of an open technology innovation ecosystem by upgrading the AI- and big data-based technology assessment open platform and establishing an M&A support platform.

This year, the Korea Technology Finance Corporation (KIBO) plans to focus its efforts on emerging growth sectors, such as AI and semiconductors, to spearhead the realization of a hyper-innovative economy. Furthermore, it plans to advance its technology assessment infrastructure and establish a global technology financing foundation, thereby advancing into becoming a global technology finance hub. Furthermore, it plans to strengthen the innovation finance and fair growth ecosystem by expanding its Next Unicorn Project, venture guarantees, and promoting technology transactions and protection.


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