Wonkwang University Selected for Innopolis Campus Support Project

Establishing a Foundation for Technology-Based Startup Support

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Geon-ju] Wonkwang University in Jeonbuk has been newly selected for the 2020 Innopolis Campus Support Project, conducted by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Research & Development Special Zone Promotion Foundation, securing a project budget of 230 million KRW.

According to Wonkwang University on the 16th, the Innopolis Campus Support Project aims to create jobs and revitalize the economy through technology commercialization and startups, in accordance with the Special Act on the Promotion of Research and Development Special Zones.

Jeonbuk, one of the five major special zones nationwide, includes key areas such as Jeonju Innovation City, Wanju, and Jeongeup, and institutions such as Jeonbuk National University and the Jeonbuk branch of the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology.

Wonkwang University is participating as a new institution this year and was recognized for its startup support capabilities held by the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Startup Support Group, and LINC+ Project Group.

Meanwhile, the Innopolis Campus Project Group plans to consolidate on-campus startup capabilities through project selection to connect promising technologies so that creative ideas can lead to startups.

Furthermore, it intends to encourage startups by faculty, students, and the general public, and support their growth into global star companies based on technology R&BD (Research and Business Development linked to commercialization).

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