The Jeonnam Bio Promotion Agency participated in the Carbon Neutral Soil Restoration Expo in Gure, showcasing products and technologies from seven bio startups while promoting their market entry efforts.
The agency, led by Director Seo Hyung-bin, exhibited the products and technologies of seven resident companies from the Bio-Convergence Startup Incubation Center at the '2026 Carbon Neutral Soil Restoration Expo,' held from October 23 to 25 at the Seosicheon Sports Park in Gure, as announced on October 29.
This participation aimed to highlight the value of soil and agriculture and the importance of practicing carbon neutrality, while also introducing the technological competitiveness of local bio startups and expanding their connections with potential consumers.
The agency set up a joint promotional booth for resident companies at the expo, showcasing the characteristics and technologies of each company's products. The focus was particularly on providing external promotional opportunities that individual startups might find difficult to secure on their own.
This exhibition support was part of the '2026 Specialized Capability BI Development Support Project (Local Type),' funded by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and organized by the Jeonnam Bio Promotion Agency.
The project aims to strengthen the capabilities necessary for commercialization, considering the growth stages and needs of local startups.
To achieve this, the agency operates seven detailed support programs, including prototype production, promotion and design, testing, analysis, and certification, establishing a step-by-step support system from product development to market entry preparation.
In particular, by providing exhibition opportunities to early-stage startups that have secured technology and products but struggle with promotional opportunities and market development, the agency supports them in gauging market reactions and assessing commercialization potential.
The agency plans to enhance product recognition for resident companies through this expo participation and expand exhibition and promotional support tailored to individual company needs to facilitate market entry and secure sales channels.
However, actual increases in sales or successful transactions will need to be evaluated through follow-up management and performance verification.
Seo Hyung-bin, director of the Jeonnam Bio Promotion Agency, stated, "On-site promotional support is a crucial opportunity for startups to showcase their products and technologies and engage with the market. We will continue to provide practical assistance for promoting technologies and expanding sales channels for resident companies."
Meanwhile, the Jeonnam Bio Promotion Agency is implementing support projects for resident companies at the Bio-Convergence Startup Incubation Center, focusing on technology development, commercialization, testing and certification, and promotion. The agency plans to continue tailored support to strengthen the competitiveness of local bio startups and ensure stable market entry.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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