Gangwon Creative Economy Innovation Center (CEO Lee Hae-jeong) and Alpha Lab Co., Ltd. (CEO Bang Soo-jun) announced on the 11th that they signed a business agreement (MOU) to foster an agricultural and food startup ecosystem and activate investment in the Gangwon region.
This agreement is based on practical cooperation to vitalize the local startup ecosystem, including ▲joint promotion of a fund for startup planners specializing in agricultural and food products, ▲establishment of a private fund and cooperation in joint GP (Co-GP), and ▲joint nurturing and fostering of local creators.
Gangwon Creative Economy Innovation Center is continuously fostering local agricultural and food-related start-ups such as Ireland (Potato Island), Seoljel Company (Seorak Gelato), and The Root Company (Poppa Chips). Starting in 2025, the number of companies fostered annually will be expanded to around 100 through the Gangwon BRIDGE Food Tech Fostering Project, Strong Small Business Growth Support Project, and Local Creator Fostering Project.
Alpha Lab is a LIPS operator specializing in the food service and consumer goods sectors, and has recently made bold investments in innovative distribution models such as the wine O2O platform Tapshop Bar and the community group purchase commerce Potato Market, demonstrating stable operating performance. In addition, it is playing the role of an accelerator that comprehensively supports the growth of startups through branding, operating systems, distribution channels, and content production, beyond financial support.
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