The Global Innovation Center (KIC China) and the Korean Association of Scientists and Engineers in China have jointly launched the 2026 Summer Startup Intensive Program, 'K-Maker Day,' which began on July 14 and will run for four days.
This program aims to enhance entrepreneurial skills in future industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, and new energy by providing participants with direct experience in China's science and technology innovation ecosystem. A total of 20 Korean students from major Chinese universities, including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, and Renmin University, were selected to participate.
The training combines expert lectures with company visits. On the first day, KIC China Center Director Kim Jong-moon delivered a keynote speech on the current status and prospects of Korea-China scientific and technological cooperation, followed by a sharing session where local Korean entrepreneurs discussed their startup experiences and experts presented strategies for the development of China's AI and robotics industries.
On July 15, participants will visit the Zhongguancun National Independent Innovation Demonstration Zone, AI company SenseTime, the China New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center, and JD Group to examine China's advanced industrial policies and technological innovations.
On July 16, they will engage in discussions with local startups at the Zhongguancun International Incubator, visit a bio-industrial complex, and tour the autonomous logistics company Neolix to gain firsthand experience of the startup ecosystem and industry landscape. The final day will feature a presentation by a Tencent AI expert on the development of AI technology in China and its industrial applications.
KIC China emphasized that this training is not merely an industrial tour but a program focused on enhancing capabilities for entering the Chinese market and fostering technological entrepreneurship. Experts in key industries such as AI, new energy, smart logistics, and biotechnology will share insights on startup policies, localization strategies, and practical investment attraction methods to strengthen practical entrepreneurial skills.
Kim Jong-moon stated, 'K-Maker Day is designed to cultivate key talent in the fields of advanced science and technology startups and Korea-China scientific and technological cooperation.' He added, 'We will continue to discover startups with competitive advantages in the Chinese market and expand our collaborative platform to support joint research and development (R&D) and technology exchange between Korea and China.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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