Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency Project Summary Guide

Seongnam City is the heart of Korea's innovative growth, a cradle of companies overflowing with cutting-edge technology and ideas. The Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency (SNIP) supports this dynamic corporate ecosystem, serving as a reliable supporter throughout the entire process, from preliminary startups to global unicorn companies. The core resource that companies need Space, technology development, funding, commercialization, networking, marketing and other diverse fields, we are carrying out customized support projects to help create a successful future for Seongnam City's companies.

We provide detailed information on the wide range of support programs provided by the Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency. Find support programs that match your growth stage and needs to lay the foundation for business success.

1. Space Support: Providing Optimal Infrastructure

It provides a physical foundation for stable business operations and growth. We support spaces tailored to diverse needs, from early-stage startups to mid-sized enterprises.

• Seongnam Biohealth Innovation Lab Operation ([Rolling Soon]): Full-cycle support for biohealth SMEs and venture companies, including linking residency spaces and hospital infrastructure, and joint technology development and research (inside Bundang Seoul National University Hospital Healthcare Innovation Park)
• Metropolitan Domestic Medical Device Education and Training Support Center ([Rolling Appointment]): An open infrastructure (Jeongja complex facility) that supports education, training, testing, exhibitions, and marketing for domestic medical device companies
• Seongnam Startup Center (JungleON) ([Rolling Admissions]/[October]): Prospective Entrepreneurs ~ Startups with less than 7 years of experience Move-in space (open/standalone) and growth program support (Seongnam Global Convergence Center, Pangyo Station Startup Cafe, Pangyo 2 Valley, Wirye, High-Tech Valley Startup Support Housing, Kingstower, etc.)
• Seongnam Global Convergence Center ([Rolling Notice]): Providing occupancy and workspace for companies located in the metropolitan area within 10 years of establishment (Pangyo 2nd Techno Valley)
• Kinstower ([Frequent]): Providing workspaces for outstanding SMEs and venture companies in advanced industries (Jeongja-dong)
• Business Center 1 ([as needed]): Providing workspaces for outstanding SMEs and venture companies in advanced industries (SKn Technopark Biz-dong)
• High Makerspace Operations ([Rolling Soon]): Support for space and equipment such as prototype production, 3D printing, and education for small businesses, micro-manufacturers, and the general public (High-Tech Valley)
• Operation of Creative Support Center ([as needed]): Occupancy spaces, creative programs, joint marketing, and sales outlets for creative companies within the district (furniture, crafts, art, music, etc.) (Eunhaeng-dong, Jungang Underground Shopping Center)
• Gyeonggi Content Korea Lab ([Rolling Offer]): Support for creative activities and initial commercialization space, equipment, and programs for content creators (Gyeonggi Creative Economy Innovation Center)

2. Supporting Technology Development: Strengthening R&D Capabilities and Promoting Commercialization

We support R&D and intellectual property strategies to secure technological capabilities and drive innovative growth, which are core corporate competencies.

• C&D Platform Operation ([March~April]): Promoting exchanges among industry, academia, research, government, and industry for biohealth companies, and supporting matching of infrastructure and programs by institution
• Seongnam-type Healthcare Research Project Support ([February~March]): Support for Challenging Research Project Planning and Strengthening Participation in National Projects for Biohealth Companies
• IP-C&D Strategic Support Project (Seongnam City Collaborative Type) ([March]): Integrated solution support for IP-owning startups including technical problem-solving, investment attraction, and prototype verification for product commercialization
• Operation of Seongnam Autonomous Driving Basic Test Site ([On-site]): Operation of testbeds for autonomous driving-related companies, institutions, and schools (Seongnam Water Quality Restoration Center)
• Seongnam Patent Center ([Ongoing]): Comprehensive support including IP consultation for small and medium-sized enterprises and citizens, support for application costs, IP scale-up consulting, IP trading, protection, and strategy consulting, and customized education
• [KETI] System Semiconductor Development Support Center ([February~December]): R&D vouchers for semiconductor fabless companies, design houses, and more, design verification and performance evaluation resources, and cooperation network support (Seongnam Global Convergence Center)
• Seongnam Sogong Cluster Food Research and Development Support Center ([Occasional]): Support for customized R&D, quality and safety management, food analysis, and facility and equipment rental for food manufacturing manufacturers with fewer than 10 employees

3. Funding: Activating investments for corporate growth

It provides funding and investment opportunities for startups to scale-up companies.

• Support for Domestic Investment Attraction ([March]): Support for strengthening investment attraction capabilities for startups (company diagnosis, IR production and coaching, demo days, etc.)
• Overseas Expansion Support ([April]): Support for Overseas Market Entry and Attracting Foreign Investment for Startups
• Pangyo Unicorn Fund ([Rolling Basis]): Operation of a fund to establish a growth foundation and expand private investment for small and venture companies in Seongnam City (currently investing in No. 14~17)

4. Supporting Commercialization: Turning Ideas into Successful Businesses

We provide close support throughout the entire commercialization process, from concretizing startup ideas to prototyping, market validation, and scale-up, helping you successfully establish yourself in the market.

• Startup Package ([April]): Support for commercialization funds and startup programs (consulting, prototype development, education, etc.) for companies within 3 years of establishment (in cooperation with Gachon University)
• Seongnam Startup Competition ([February]): Discovering excellent items and supporting commercialization funds, mentoring, and networking for prospective and early-stage (less than 3 years) startups
• [Ministry of SMEs and Startups] Seongnam Middle-aged Technology Startup Center ([Rolling Selection]): Operation of technology startup spaces and startup support programs for prospective entrepreneurs aged 40 and over (less than 3 years) (Kinstower, Hi-Tech Valley)
• Startup Education ([March]): Training for prospective entrepreneurs and employees of startup companies by startup field and growth stage
• Support for Startup Commercialization ([February]): Support for startup companies (including JungleON resident companies) with customized prototype production, technology development, intellectual property rights/certification, and other commercialization funding support
• Seongnam Scale-Up Open Innovation (S.S.O.I) ([March]): Support for joint project execution between startups and large and mid-sized companies
• Startup Mentoring ([Rolling Appointment]): One-on-one expert mentoring support for prospective entrepreneurs and companies within 7 years of entrepreneurship
• Startup Leap Package ([April]): Specialized Program Support for Companies 3~7 Years Since Startup (in cooperation with Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation)
• Private Investment-Linked Technology Startup Support for Startups ([April/May]): Private Investment Securing (Planned) Support for Investment Linkage for Technology-Based Startups
• [Ministry of SMEs and Startups] Rechallenge Success Package ([February]): Support for commercialization funds, education, and mentoring for (prospective) re-entrepreneurs (within 3 years)
• Climate Tech SME Development ([April~December]): One-stop service for climate tech SMEs, voucher commercialization support, networking support
• Commercialization package support ([as needed]): Support for commercialization costs such as product development, manufacturing, and marketing for small and venture companies
• Game video and music production support ([February~March]): Support for production costs and other support through cooperation between Seongnam City game companies and local video/audio production companies
• Support for Game Technology Commercialization ([February~March]): Support for commercialization of technologies in other industries using game technology (servers, engines, etc.)
• Global Indie Game Contest ([March]): Hosting contests for domestic and international indie game developers, providing diagnostic coaching and commercialization solutions (jointly with Korea Mobile Game Association)

5. Supporting Network Building: Mutual Growth Through Collaboration and Exchange

By building an organic cooperation network among companies, industries, and industry, academia, research, and government, we provide opportunities for information exchange, technical collaboration, and talent matching, creating synergy.

• Seongnam Biohealthcare International Convention ([August~October]): Providing a venue for business exchange such as conferences, exhibitions, consultations (export/investment), and seminars for biohealth companies
• Biohealth Innovation Platform (GUIP) ([February~March]): Discovering technology cooperation programs for biohealth companies in the province, commercialization mentoring/consulting, and funding support for technology cooperation
• KAIST Kim Jae-chul AI Graduate School Seongnam Research Center Operation ([Ongoing]): Support for AI technology consulting, technology briefings, and industry-academia cooperation promotion (Kinsawa)
• IT Technology-Based Youth Talent Matching Support for Companies ([Ongoing]): Support for Employment Linking to Local ICT Companies After Youth Job Training
• [ETRI] AI Semiconductor Cluster Joint Matching Project ([March~December]): Joint use of AI semiconductor design software, technical support, and provision of technical training (Global R&D Center)
• Operation of ICT Convergence Council ([February~March]): Establishment of a company-institution collaboration system in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (semiconductor-AI/mobility-robot) sector, support for collaboration project funds, and network operation
• Seongnam Game Healing Center (Hub Center) operation ([as needed]): Game Overindulgence Prevention & Counseling, Literacy Education, Healthy Game Program Operation (Jointly with Game Culture Foundation, Kinsawar)
• GXG 2025 Seongnam Game Culture Festival ([September]): A citizen-participation game culture festival for game users and citizens, including game music competitions, exhibitions, and cosplay (Pangyo Station Plaza)
• Esports team operations ([February~March]): Support for operating expenses of local esports gaming teams
• Operation of Convergence Content Education Program ([February~March]): Training and practical opportunities for convergent content creation utilizing generative AI, short-form software, and more

6. Marketing and Overseas Expansion Support: The Path to Domestic and International Market Development

We actively support domestic and international marketing and market development activities to help companies with excellent products and technology expand into broader markets.

• K-SBC Operation ([As needed]): Product exhibition/promotion for companies wishing to enter the U.S. market, market development, and local office space support (California, USA)
• Global Leap Support - Operation of overseas exhibitions/market development teams, etc. ([as needed]): Operation and participation support for Seongnam joint pavilions at major overseas exhibitions
• Global Leap Support - Global Acceleration Support ([May~June]): Capability assessment, training, and locally customized acceleration programs for overseas market entry
• Global Leap Support - Global Innovation Cities Network (GIA) ([May~October]): Building networks with overseas innovation cities and hosting startup exchange events
• Individual participation support for promising domestic exhibitions ([ongoing]): Support for individual participation costs for domestic exhibitions and fairs
• Support for cooperation with related organizations ([as needed]): Providing customized bidding information and consulting for B2B (public sales channels), supporting sales linked to B2C (private sector) distribution networks (department stores, online malls, home shopping, etc.)
• Seongnam Food Manufacturing Specialized Support Center ([April~December]): Competency-building education, marketing, certification, and more support for food manufacturing and small manufacturers with fewer than 10 employees
• StyleUp Studio ([as needed]): Support for product photography studios (equipment, space, props, etc.) for local companies
• Global Content Expansion Support ([June~July]): Support for participation in global convergence exhibitions (such as SXSW) (booths, interpretation, consultation, networking, partial airfare)

Summary Table of Support Projects by Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency

The table below summarizes the main project details. Please check the detailed information, eligibility requirements, and application methods in the announcements for each project. (It's convenient to search for 'business name' or 'keyword' with Ctrl+F.)

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