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Dong-Eui University Signs Commercialization Support Agreement with Korea Technology Finance Corporation
Establishing U-TECH Valley for Outstanding Technology Talent Startups

Dong-Eui University and the Korea Technology Finance Corporation signed a business agreement on the 2nd at Dong-Eui University to establish a university technology commercialization support platform.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] The Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Dong-Eui University and the Korea Technology Finance Corporation signed a business agreement on the establishment of the 'University Technology Commercialization Support Platform (U-TECH Valley)' at Dong-Eui University on the 2nd.

At the signing ceremony, Lee Im-geon, head of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Dong-Eui University, Kim Young-chun, director of the Korea Technology Finance Corporation, and Oh Jin-seok, head of the Busan Regional Headquarters, along with other officials from both organizations, attended.

According to the agreement, Dong-Eui University will recommend excellent startup companies within the university to the Korea Technology Finance Corporation, which will provide comprehensive support not only in financial areas such as guarantees and investments for the recommended companies but also in non-financial areas including management consulting, technology transfer, and IPO support, thereby supporting the successful startups of outstanding professionals.

Lee Im-geon, head of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Dong-Eui University, stated, “Dong-Eui University is promoting Smart IT manufacturing technology, tourism and convention, Korean medicine bio-healthcare, public administration, and social welfare services as specialized fields while actively encouraging faculty entrepreneurship.”

He added, “This agreement will provide a foundation for excellent talents such as professors and researchers within the university to challenge entrepreneurship, and through systematic support, it will greatly contribute not only to revitalizing startups but also to technology commercialization and national economic development.”

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