The Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation (CEO Won-kyung Kim, hereinafter referred to as the 'Gyeonggi Innovation Center') announced on the 25th that it co-hosted the '31st Startup 815 IR Union' with Sungkyunkwan University and the Korea Invention Promotion Association at the Pangyo Startup Zone in Seongnam City on the 24th.
'Startup 815 IR' is a regular investment attraction program hosted by the Gyeonggi Innovation Center, held every Thursday at the Pangyo Startup Zone. Its purpose is to discover promising startups and support their connections with investors, and it serves as a platform that provides opportunities to early-stage companies seeking investment.
This 31st IR was composed mainly of companies specializing in AI and big data. Participating companies were selected through recommendations from five organizations including the Gyeonggi Innovation Center, Sungkyunkwan University, the Korea Invention Promotion Association, Suwon University Startup Support Group, and the Korea Fintech Support Center, and gave presentations based on technology and marketability.
A total of five startups participated in the event. Jabli introduced a hyper-personalized HR SaaS and settlement support platform for global international students based on Agentic AI, HexAI Labs introduced ‘COLUMBUS’, an AI algorithm for optimizing semiconductor processes, FestivalOn introduced a smart home AIoT solution, Epiom introduced a rapid anticancer reactivity test solution for hospitals, and KRG Group introduced an AI-based alternative deposit service.
A total of seven investment firms, including Korea University Technology Holdings, Dongmun Partners, D-Camp, Murex Partners, Atium Investment, Infobank, and Platinum Technology Investment, participated in the investment review and comprehensively evaluated the company's technological prowess, market entry potential, and growth potential.
Starting with this IR, in addition to the existing co-hosting organizations, Suwon University and the Korea Fintech Support Center have newly participated in conjunction with the Gyeonggi Regional SMEs and Startups Agency's 'Deep Tech Tutoring Project'. Accordingly, the scope of discovering promising technology-based startups has expanded, and the collaboration system within the investment ecosystem has been strengthened.
An official from the Gyeonggi Innovation Center said, “This IR was not only an opportunity to discover promising startups in the AI and big data fields, but also to expand the foundation for cooperation between regions and industries by expanding the number of co-hosting organizations.” He added, “We plan to continue to work with relevant organizations to create an ecosystem and connect practical investments in technology startups.”
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