The agency announced that it conducted the 'Super Gap Global IR & PoC in Tokyo' program from June 24 to 26 in Tokyo.
Fourteen startups specializing in deep tech fields such as artificial intelligence and robotics participated in the event, which included 12 major Japanese corporations and 13 investment firms discussing potential business collaborations.
The program featured a comprehensive structure, including an 'Investment Demo Day' aimed at attracting foreign capital, an 'OI Meetup' to encourage practical cooperation with local corporations, and 'Mentoring and Networking' sessions to assist in market entry.
Notably, the three-day event yielded significant results, with a total of 31 OI Meetup sessions and 12 investment IR pitches conducted. Of these, 29 discussions were confirmed for immediate follow-up at the event, increasing the likelihood of tangible market entry outcomes for the participating startups.
Last year's program results were also highlighted, showcasing a collaboration model between Japan's Yamato Holdings and the Korean startup Seoul Dynamics, which conducted a proof of concept for unmanned autonomous forklifts in a logistics facility.
In addition to private sector business collaborations, a policy meeting was held between the South Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to share startup support policies and establish a cross-border support system, strengthening cooperation in the startup ecosystems of both countries.
Earlier, on June 10, the Korea Startup Promotion Agency hosted a 'Link-Up 4 Domains AX Program Startup-Demand Company Meetup Day' in Seoul to support collaboration between startups with artificial intelligence transformation (AX) technologies and large, medium, and small enterprises, public institutions, and hospitals.
Meanwhile, the agency plans to expand its support to major investment hubs, starting from Silicon Valley in the U.S., followed by Tokyo, and then into Europe.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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