Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center Selects 33 More Defense Companies... Connecting Military Needs with Private Sector Technologies

Gyeonggi Province Selects 33 Companies for Second Round of Agreements
Total Reaches 71 Agreement Companies in Inaugural Year
Supporting Defense Industry Entry for Drone, AI, and Specialized Material Companies
Technology Exchange Event with Participation from Army, Navy, and Marine Corps
Discovery of R&D Projects and One-on-One Consultations

The Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center has newly selected 33 small and venture businesses in the province as agreement companies, all of which possess advanced technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence (AI), and specialized materials. The initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of Gyeonggi Province's defense industry by connecting military needs with outstanding technologies from private companies.

Gyeonggi Province held the "2026 2nd Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center Agreement Company Signing Ceremony and Technology Exchange Meeting" on the 9th at the international conference room of Daejin University Library in Pocheon and took a commemorative photo after signing business agreements with 33 companies. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

On the 9th, Gyeonggi Province held the "2026 2nd Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center Agreement Company Signing Ceremony and Technology Exchange Meeting" at the International Conference Room of Daejin University Library in Pocheon, concluding business agreements with 33 companies.

As a result, the number of Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center agreement companies has increased to a total of 71, including the 38 companies selected in the first half of the year. This milestone comes just seven months after the center opened in February.

The companies newly selected this time are small and medium-sized enterprises based in Gyeonggi Province with technological strengths in various fields, including drones and unmanned systems, precision machinery, AI solutions, and specialized materials.

The Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center supports these companies by helping to uncover defense projects, develop new technologies, commercialize their products, promote marketing, and create new sales channels. The center also provides information related to defense, helping companies enter the defense industry market and enhance their competitiveness.

The event was attended by about 150 people, including representatives from Gyeonggi Province, Pocheon City, the Agency for Defense Development, the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Daejin University, Gyeonggi Daejin Technopark, and officials from the agreement companies.

The ceremony included the awarding of plaques to the agreement companies, company introductions, and information about support programs. During the following technology exchange meeting, representatives from the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps explained their research and development needs and outlined directions for project planning.

One-on-one consultations were also held between military officials and the companies. The businesses introduced their technologies and discussed ways to apply them to meet the military's research and development needs, exploring opportunities for participation in defense projects.

The Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center is a specialized institution for defense industry support, jointly operated by Gyeonggi Province, the Agency for Defense Development, and Pocheon City. It provides stage-by-stage support for small and venture businesses facing difficulties entering the defense sector, from project identification and technology development to commercialization and market expansion.

Going forward, Gyeonggi Province plans to focus its policy efforts not only on discovering businesses and providing information but also on linking private sector technologies with the actual needs of the military. The province will also expand opportunities for technological exchange among the military, research institutions, and companies, as well as encourage convergence and collaboration between businesses to help achieve substantial contracts and sales growth.

Jo Jangseok, policy chief for balanced development in Gyeonggi Province, stated, "With a total of 71 agreement companies participating in our inaugural year, it is now time to deliver results by connecting outstanding business technologies to the real needs of the military. We will continue to identify support required in the field and strengthen cooperation with related organizations to enhance K-Defense competitiveness for Gyeonggi-based companies."

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