Deep-Tech Companies Nationwide Gather at One Venue... KOSME Hosts D-EXPO

About 150 Participants Including Enrolled Companies and Related Organizations

The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) announced that it held the 'D-EXPO' at Hotel Onoma in Daejeon on the 24th.

'D-EXPO' is an integrated technology exchange program designed to share the latest technological trends and investment strategies in the deep-tech sector, and to explore possibilities for technological convergence and collaboration through networking among experts in industry, academia, and research. The 'D' in D-EXPO stands for deep-tech.

The event brought together approximately 150 participants, including companies enrolled in the Deep-Tech Startup Academy from various regions such as the Seoul metropolitan area and Yeongnam and Honam, as well as related organizations and operators. This was the first nationwide integrated networking event for enrolled companies.

Photos from the D-EXPO held on the 24th in Daejeon. Small and Medium Business Administration

The program featured a special lecture on trends in the deep-tech startup ecosystem and a presentation on IP protection strategies by the Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency. This was followed by a deep-tech talk concert where experts from industry, academia, and research shared business commercialization know-how.

On-site, 10 outstanding deep-tech companies from each region showcased their core technologies and products at exhibition booths. Consulting booths were also operated to provide information on KOSME’s policy funds, IT talent matching program abroad (KTC), and intellectual property protection policies from the Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency.

A representative from KOSME stated, "We will continue to provide multifaceted support so that deep-tech startups can achieve results in technology commercialization based on innovative technologies and expand into the global market."

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