The Korea Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups Agency (KOSME) announced that it held the 'D-EXPO' on August 24 at the Onoma Hotel in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon.
D-EXPO is an integrated technology exchange program designed to share the latest trends in deep tech and investment strategies, while exploring the potential for technology convergence and collaboration among industry, academia, and research experts. Deep tech refers to innovative technologies that create new markets and industries based on advanced science and engineering.
This event marked the first gathering of deep tech startups from across the country’s entrepreneurship academy. To enhance accessibility for participating companies, the event was held in Daejeon and attracted over 150 attendees, including startups from the Seoul metropolitan area and the Yeongnam and Honam regions, as well as representatives from related startup organizations and operational agencies.
The program featured a lecture on ecosystem trends for deep tech startups, a presentation on intellectual property (IP) protection strategies by the Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency, and a talk concert with industry, academia, and research experts sharing practical commercialization know-how.
Ten outstanding participating companies from various regions set up separate exhibition booths to showcase their core technologies and innovative products. KOSME and the Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency also established consultation booths to provide necessary information and advice to startups.
Jo Han-kyu, Director of Human Resource Growth at KOSME, stated, "This event was a meaningful opportunity for deep tech startups nationwide to come together and explore the possibilities of technology convergence and collaborative growth. We will continue to support deep tech startups in achieving commercialization success and expanding into global markets."
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