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Amogy specializes in developing carbon-free energy solutions for hard-to-abate sectors such as maritime, power generation, and heavy industry. Its patented ammonia cracking technology converts liquid ammonia into electrical power using hydrogen fuel cells.

Blessed Moon is a cosmetics brand specializing in a diverse range of skin, face, hair, and body care products. The company focuses on providing convenience to its customers by offering all essential makeup items in a compact kit. This kit includes products such as concealer, cheek blush, eye shadow, lipstick, and eyeliner, allowing women to easily carry their makeup essentials in a single, portable package. Blessed Moon aims to meet the needs of modern consumers by combining quality and practicality in its product offerings.

Vinssen is a manufacturer of electric and hydrogen ships.

Best Graphene specializes in the manufacturing of graphene products tailored for a wide range of industrial sectors. Best Graphene provides a diverse array of products to cater to various needs, such as graphene colloid, graphene ink and paste, additive graphene, and customizable graphene solutions. These offerings ensure optimal process suitability and compatibility across different materials, empowering users to harness the unique properties of graphene for enhanced performance and applications in their respective industries.

Pluto provides a SaaS solution that includes both discovery and academic search engines customized for the institution.

ImmunAbs is a biotechnology company focused on the development of antibody therapeutics aimed at addressing orphan diseases, autoimmune disorders, and diabetic retinopathy. The company leverages its proprietary platform to create innovative treatments, particularly for conditions where red blood cells are compromised due to complement regulatory system abnormalities. Additionally, ImmunAbs offers solutions for dry age-related macular degeneration, targeting significant unmet medical needs in these areas. With a proven track record of developing antibody therapeutics that have received global approval, ImmunAbs is committed to advancing research and discovering effective medicines for challenging health issues.

Works Mate is a platform for daily workers in construction and architecture that matches job opportunities and supports construction workforce management through a non-face-to-face brokerage application that connects workers with openings, enabling contractors to source labor more efficiently.

Openknowl Co Ltd is an online career management platform focused on the IT sector, providing a comprehensive suite of services designed to support job seekers in their professional development. The company offers mentoring facilities, career camps, and a variety of programs, including Mini Intern, Recruitment Hall, and M Class services. These services are integrated within the platform to create a holistic approach to career advancement, encompassing educational resources, job experience opportunities, and self-development initiatives. Openknowl distinguishes itself by facilitating job-oriented recruitment, ensuring that candidates possess verified job capabilities, thus enhancing the recruitment process for both job seekers and employers.

Nuvilab is a company that focuses on transforming the food industry through innovative technology aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and personal well-being. Its core product, the Nuvilab AI Food Scanner, employs advanced instant food recognition technology to accurately identify food types and volumes. By leveraging big data, Nuvilab integrates various food-related information, including details about leftovers, user preferences, and optimized menu recommendations. This comprehensive approach allows the company to provide users with personalized nutritional reports and guidelines, promoting healthier dietary habits. Through its solutions, Nuvilab aims to facilitate a more informed and sustainable approach to food consumption.

Autoel is a lidar sensing technology for self-driving cars.

EnhancedBio Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Seoul, South Korea, that focuses on researching and developing anti-cancer therapeutics. Founded in 2016, the company is dedicated to creating innovative treatments for cancer patients globally. Its product pipeline includes HPV siRNA therapeutics aimed at addressing various cancers linked to Human Papilloma Virus infection. In addition, EnhancedBio is developing small molecular drug candidates targeting other oncological pathways, such as PTEN, PMVK, and RRM2. By concentrating on target-specific drugs and companion diagnostics, EnhancedBio aims to enhance cancer treatment options available to healthcare professionals, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

DABIDA is a company focused on developing innovative tools and technology for the education sector, catering to the needs of students, teachers, and parents. It specializes in the manufacture and development of educational robots designed to facilitate learning in coding, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), as well as artificial intelligence. DABIDA offers various learning alternatives that enhance coding skills through interactive experiences. Its products include features such as braille engraving, an OID sensor, and independent LED displays, which provide real-time training opportunities and engage users in hands-on learning.

VisualCamp develops eye-tracking technology for virtual reality head-mounted displays and smartphones. Its solutions cover VR and AR eye tracking, including gaze analysis, look-and-action, foveated rendering, and intention analysis, along with smartphone eye tracking and remote eye-tracking kits. The company provides SDKs for developers and serves content, retail, education and training, and advertising sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, VisualCamp leverages AI to improve eye-control capabilities and derive user insights, enabling developers, manufacturers and marketers to enhance user experience and interaction across mobile and VR/AR devices.

RebuilderAI is a company that specializes in the creation of immersive 3D content through advanced 3D scanning and generative AI technology. It focuses on reconstructing assets from photographs, specifically catering to industries such as gaming and e-commerce. The company offers services that enable brands to generate high-quality, AI-driven 3D assets, facilitating their integration into marketing and product displays. RebuilderAI provides a platform that supports virtual showroom capabilities, allowing for live interaction and immersive product visualization. Additionally, it offers tailored solutions for 3D design creators, streamlining the process of creating 3D objects and models. By leveraging its technology, RebuilderAI enhances engagement and conversion rates for clients across various sectors.

Hanvit provides bespoke solutions.

Curocell Inc is a biotechnology company focused on medical and pharmaceutical research and development, specializing in innovative cancer therapies. The company utilizes its proprietary OVIS™ technology to enhance immune cells, enabling them to overcome immune suppression within tumor microenvironments. Curocell is particularly involved in the development of CAR-T treatments, which involve the genetic manipulation of human immune cells to improve their ability to identify and eliminate cancer cells. Through its advancements in immune cell enhancement, Curocell aims to contribute significantly to the field of cancer treatment, providing new hope for patients facing this challenging disease.

RideFlux is a South Korean self-driving software company focused on safe and reliable autonomous transportation. The firm develops autonomous driving software and pilot services, including remote vehicle control and high-precision map operation, to enable safe, efficient mobility. Founded in 2018, RideFlux conducts development and testing in Jeju Island, leveraging its varied road environments and weather conditions to advance urban autonomy. The company aims to provide integrated software and services that support autonomous driving for consumer and mobility services, emphasizing safety and reliability in autonomous transportation.

Nine Biopharm is biotechnology company that develops new peptidomimetic materials, compound new materials, and drug repositioning.

UPRISE creates self-driving investment services.

Wellmarker Bio is a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of innovative cancer therapeutics. It leverages its extensive experience in research and development to create biomarker-based drugs aimed at addressing unmet medical needs in various cancers, including colon, lung, and liver cancer. Wellmarker Bio operates a comprehensive drug development institute that encompasses departments for target discovery, drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, and CMC (chemistry, manufacturing, and controls). Collaborating with the Asan Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea, the company focuses on overcoming resistance to existing therapies through the identification of predictive biomarkers and the creation of first-in-class drugs. Its mission is to provide advanced treatment options that enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.

1939 Games is an indie game development studio located in Reykjavik, Iceland, dedicated to creating World War-themed gaming experiences. Founded in 2015 by former veterans of CCP, the studio is primarily focused on the development of KARDS, a digital collectible card game that incorporates elements from the card game genre while integrating classic World War II themes. This innovative approach aims to combine engaging gameplay with historical narratives, allowing players to experience significant events and role-play pivotal moments from history. Through its development, 1939 Games seeks to provide both entertainment and educational value in the realm of digital gaming.

HandHug is a content commercialization company that operates an e-commerce platform designed to facilitate the creation and sale of products and brands in collaboration with creators. The company provides essential infrastructure that enables creators to develop new products, build their brands, and effectively market their offerings. By focusing on collaborations with creators, HandHug aims to streamline the process of product development and commercialization, thereby enhancing the potential for success in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Karis Bio is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cell therapies for cardiovascular diseases. It specializes in creating cell-based treatments that utilize patented technology for generating induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and differentiating them into endothelial cells. This advanced approach aims to enhance patient recovery from cardiovascular conditions, offering new possibilities for treatment in a field that requires effective solutions. By leveraging cutting-edge stem cell technology, Karis Bio is positioned to make significant contributions to the management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Nuvilab is a company that focuses on transforming the food industry through innovative technology aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and personal well-being. Its core product, the Nuvilab AI Food Scanner, employs advanced instant food recognition technology to accurately identify food types and volumes. By leveraging big data, Nuvilab integrates various food-related information, including details about leftovers, user preferences, and optimized menu recommendations. This comprehensive approach allows the company to provide users with personalized nutritional reports and guidelines, promoting healthier dietary habits. Through its solutions, Nuvilab aims to facilitate a more informed and sustainable approach to food consumption.

NeogenTC is focused on developing innovative cancer therapies aimed at providing personalized treatment options for patients. The company utilizes a novel antigen discovery platform that enhances the accuracy of predictions in identifying suitable targets for therapy. This platform is integrated with a unique immune cell therapy technology that directly binds to actual immune cells, allowing for targeted treatment of solid tumors that are typically challenging to manage. By enhancing the effectiveness of immune T-cell therapies, NeogenTC seeks to improve outcomes for patients facing difficult-to-treat cancers.

HandHug is a content commercialization company that operates an e-commerce platform designed to facilitate the creation and sale of products and brands in collaboration with creators. The company provides essential infrastructure that enables creators to develop new products, build their brands, and effectively market their offerings. By focusing on collaborations with creators, HandHug aims to streamline the process of product development and commercialization, thereby enhancing the potential for success in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

mangrove is a real estate and rental services provider.

Founded in 2015, Intocell specializes in developing novel conjugate platform technologies for biopharmaceuticals. The company focuses on creating protein-drug complexes, including antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), using its own linkers and drugs.

Shaperon Inc. is a South Korean biotechnology company established in 2008, specializing in the research and development of immunological cells and innovative therapeutics. The company focuses on creating inflammasome inhibitors and nanobody therapeutics designed to address various chronic inflammatory diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and neuroinflammatory disorders. Shaperon offers a range of drug candidates, including a gel-type formulation for treating atopic dermatitis and other inflammatory conditions. By developing immunotherapeutic products and single-domain neutralizing antibodies, Shaperon aims to enhance patient quality of life through effective treatment options for chronic inflammation and related health issues.

Survios, Inc. is a virtual reality company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating innovative interactive content and immersive gaming experiences powered by advanced virtual reality technology. Originating from Project Holodeck, an initiative at the University of Southern California’s Games program, Survios was established by Nathan Burba, James Iliff, and Alexander Silkin. The company's focus is on developing engaging games that offer users a rich combination of visuals, sound, tactile feedback, and dynamic spectating, aiming to elevate the overall gaming experience. Survios is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of immersive technology in the gaming industry.

Curocell Inc is a biotechnology company focused on medical and pharmaceutical research and development, specializing in innovative cancer therapies. The company utilizes its proprietary OVIS™ technology to enhance immune cells, enabling them to overcome immune suppression within tumor microenvironments. Curocell is particularly involved in the development of CAR-T treatments, which involve the genetic manipulation of human immune cells to improve their ability to identify and eliminate cancer cells. Through its advancements in immune cell enhancement, Curocell aims to contribute significantly to the field of cancer treatment, providing new hope for patients facing this challenging disease.

G2GBIO is a biotechnology company focused on improving medication administration and adherence for patients with chronic diseases. The company develops advanced controlled release drug products using proprietary technology, aiming to enhance the efficacy of medications for conditions such as diabetes and cancer. By prioritizing the supply of effective medicines, G2GBIO seeks to improve health outcomes for patients worldwide.

DRX is an esports management organization that oversees a professional League of Legends team. The organization has cultivated a significant global fanbase, achieving an impressive average of 270,000 viewers during the recent spring season, ranking third in global viewership among all League of Legends teams. DRX specializes in developing a proprietary method of quantitative and qualitative metrics analysis, which informs a structured training system for its players. This approach not only enhances team performance but also enables players to compete effectively in the competitive esports landscape.

Super Kitchen is a food store chain that specializes in offering a variety of culinary products, including beef soups, tomato meatballs, and altari pickles. The company focuses on providing fresh and healthy ingredients along with refrigerated foods designed for side dishes, as well as curated recipes. By emphasizing quality and variety, Super Kitchen aims to enhance the dining experience for its customers, allowing them to enjoy new and diverse delicacies on a daily basis.

mangrove is a real estate and rental services provider.

RideFlux is a South Korean self-driving software company focused on safe and reliable autonomous transportation. The firm develops autonomous driving software and pilot services, including remote vehicle control and high-precision map operation, to enable safe, efficient mobility. Founded in 2018, RideFlux conducts development and testing in Jeju Island, leveraging its varied road environments and weather conditions to advance urban autonomy. The company aims to provide integrated software and services that support autonomous driving for consumer and mobility services, emphasizing safety and reliability in autonomous transportation.

HOWSER provides furniture construction and delivery solutions through an online infrastructure based on IT technology.

Ceres F&D is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and manufacturing microbial bioactive substances, including antibiotics and immunosuppressants. The company advances technology and creates new medical products to support transplantation, aiming to reduce the risk of organ rejection in patients receiving allogeneic transplants.

Day 1 Company (formerly Fast Campus) is Korea’s fastest-growing Life-Changing Education startup.

Fast Campus Co., Ltd. is an education provider based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2014. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of online and offline courses aimed at enhancing professional skills, including data science, programming, marketing, and foreign languages such as English, Chinese, and Spanish. Additionally, Fast Campus provides corporate training programs tailored to meet the needs of businesses. The platform supports lifelong learning by delivering high-quality educational content across various in-demand skill areas, helping students gain practical knowledge and improve their employability.

Haehae Lifestyle is creating a new consumer culture for households.

Buy & Us is a a healthcare professional solution.

Madup is a marketing services provider focused on enhancing advertising efficiency for its clients through ad tech-based performance marketing. The company offers a range of services that include mobile app marketing consulting, platform management, and advertisement planning, utilizing data-driven strategies to maximize marketing effectiveness. Madup specializes in various marketing techniques such as reward marketing, cost-per-install (CPI) marketing, cost-per-action (CPA) marketing, and cost-per-mille (CPM) marketing. They cater to a diverse clientele, including startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and major companies in sectors like commerce, real estate, education, and gaming. The team is committed to addressing common digital marketing challenges and developing optimal media operation strategies to enhance clients' marketing value. Since its inception, Madup has focused on navigating mobile app market trends and revenue models while continually evolving to ensure future growth.

My Secret is a manufacturer and supplier of diet foods.

Sugarhill is a Korean company that develops an online commercial real estate platform called Nemo. The platform enables users to register and promote offices, shops, and shared office properties, while providing information to support reliable transactions and contracts. It aims to improve information symmetry by incorporating private data and also offers furniture and office supplies to help clients outfit and manage office spaces.

Bitnine Global Inc. is a technology company specializing in graph database management systems and data modeling services. Focused on research and development, Bitnine aims to advance technologies for data analysis to support a knowledge-based society. The company offers a range of products, including Agence Graph, AG Cloud, Apache AGE, and G-Pass, which cater to diverse data management needs. Bitnine is committed to fostering collaboration within the graph data community by sharing its technology and knowledge through open-source initiatives. Additionally, the company emphasizes eco-friendly practices by developing technologies that improve energy management systems and enhance efficient energy data processing, integrating graph database methodologies with big data solutions.

TeeLABS is a company specializing in digital space creation, offering services that include 3D modeling, indoor mapping, and virtual reality/augmented reality imagery. It operates a platform designed to scan and represent interior spaces accurately, providing users with a seamless visual experience. By utilizing an interactive VR production system, TeeLABS captures the complexities of indoor environments, allowing users to explore these spaces without interruptions or distortions. This technology enables a precise virtual representation, facilitating a clear understanding of real-world structures in a digital format.

Eastend operates an online fashion marketplace that hosts a curated selection of small designer brands and apparel, enabling retailers to reach a broad audience through its platform. The company develops and curates brands across online and offline channels, aligning offerings with current trends and market demand to connect independent designers with customers.

Woman’s Talk is viewed by its users as a ‘friendly’ platform for the way in which it provides users with pricing and product related information. A key factor in the success of the business is the requirement for product brands to provide their most competitive price and product guarantee. Woman’s Talk in return provides a lower service fee compared to traditional distribution services whilst also providing the full marketing support required to promote the product.

Zipdoc is a South Korean company founded in 2015, specializing in web and mobile applications that provide home interior design ideas and services. The platform offers users access to a wide range of interior decoration information, including professional consultations and quotations tailored to individual needs. By leveraging technology, Zipdoc enables users to efficiently design and decorate their homes, making the process more accessible and user-friendly.

Slide is a lock-screen application that takes an interesting take on displaying infotainment from the comfort of your lock screen. Be it reading your favorite blogs or staying updated with latest happenings pertaining to fashion, news, health and movies, Slide provides you with an alternative to do all that directly from your phone’s lock-screen. Along with that, it also has a rather unique concept of rewards that actually pay the users for using the app. Rewards and offers is Slide’s developers’ idea of encouraging users to unlock their phones more, and even make them share Slide with their friends.

MVERSE Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2012, specializing in e-commerce by retailing fashion apparel, accessories, and cosmetic products. Operating under the name Surprise, MVERSE also focuses on designing and developing mobile accessories and mobile commerce solutions. The company aims to enhance the online shopping experience by integrating innovative technology with its product offerings. Based in Seoul, MVERSE plays a significant role in the intersection of fashion retail and mobile commerce, catering to a diverse customer base in the open market.

HICS provides real-time nano-accuracy measurement and inspection solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the company developed a machine-vision platform backed by 3D-NDM/R and 3D-NDM/T technology that measures nanoscale depth and detects defects and foreign materials in real time, supplying quantitative data on 3D nanoscale defects to enable industries such as LED panel manufacturing to perform rigid nano inspection with enhanced speed and accuracy.

Huuuge is a gaming company on a mission to build world's largest real-time social casual gaming platform connecting millions of players to have fun & socialize & play awesome games. They are passionate about transforming mobile casual gaming into massively fun, real-time, social experiences. Their mission is to be the global leader of real-time free-to-play casual gaming on mobile: re-defining casual arcade, puzzle and casino categories.

Now Waiting provides store management service for small businesses.

Dining Code Ltd. is a South Korean company founded in 2014, operating an online search portal that utilizes big data analytics to assist users in discovering restaurants nearby. Based in Seoul, the platform provides a comprehensive and user-friendly interface for individuals seeking dining options, leveraging data to enhance the restaurant search experience.

CHARIS AD is a marketing company that specializes in consulting, advertising, and sales.

VROONG, a brand under Mesh Korea, is a prominent player in the last-mile logistics sector, known for its innovative approach to delivery services. It offers a range of solutions including premium delivery services through 'VROONG Prime', an integrated logistics management solution called 'VROONG TMS', fresh food delivery with 'VROONG Fresh', and a delivery magazine known as 'VROONG Collection'. VROONG boasts over 80 stations and a network of 13,000 riders across South Korea, enabling it to provide fast and reliable delivery services. The company leverages its platform to enhance the efficiency of the delivery process, connecting logistics companies, restaurants, and local stores through a streamlined application. This integration fosters a systematic logistics network, positioning VROONG as a key innovator in the industry.

Book Pal Korea (북팔) is a Korean startup offering a free e-book application that gives users access to thousands of novels and story books on their smart phone. Book Pal gives access to over 20,000 e-books through their virtual library. It is a convenient platform for modern readers, enabling them to read their favorite novels in the comfort of their mobile screen. All e-books are formatted and presented in resolutions that are easy on the eyes. Book Pal also provides a book publication platform where new writers can submit their writing to be read and reviewed by other users.

Iamcompany is a South Korea-based student startup affiliated with the KAIST Midam committee, focusing on enhancing educational engagement through internet-based technologies. The company's primary objective is to unlock students' potential by bridging communication between educational institutions and caregivers. It has developed a mobile application, 'iamschool', which delivers news and updates from various educational institutions directly to students' caregivers, allowing them to follow and stay informed about their chosen institutions. Additionally, Iamcompany offers 'iamclass', a web service that directly communicates institutional information to caregivers while also advertising educational services to their target audience. By facilitating better information flow, Iamcompany aims to create a more supportive learning environment for students in South Korea.