Seoul Jung-gu Startup Innovation Space 'Eulji Unique Factory' Launches Full-Scale Development

Euljiro 4-ga Station Eulji Twin Tower B2 Floor 195-Pyeong Startup Incubator... Makerspace with 3D Printers, VFX, Laser Cutting, and VR·AR XR Lab

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Eulji Unique Factory, a startup innovation space in Jung-gu, Seoul (Mayor Seoyangho), will begin full-scale activities starting this month.

Eulji Unique Factory is a startup incubator and makerspace in Jung-gu, located on the B2 floor of Eulji Twin Tower near Euljiro 4-ga Station, covering an area of 645㎡ (195 pyeong).

The district government established the facility and related infrastructure, while Dongguk University Startup Center is responsible for overall operations. The district plans to utilize this space to combine the capabilities of urban manufacturing concentrated around Euljiro and creators, expanding the foundation of a startup ecosystem suitable for the 4th Industrial Revolution era and revitalizing urban industries.

To this end, the district has set up six makerspace areas equipped for various next-generation industrial revolution tasks such as 3D printing, VFX (visual effects), IoT (Internet of Things), laser cutting, and DTP (digital flat printing). It also includes an XR Lab utilizing immersive technologies like ISS VR (virtual experience) content, a promotional exhibition hall, and educational spaces. Programs such as training for printing and video personnel specialized in urban manufacturing, social venture development projects, and Next Makers projects will be conducted.

Starting this month, 'Digital Printing Application Education' and 'Printing Process Communication Promotion and Quality Improvement Education' targeting graphic or visual designers and printing professionals are prepared to welcome trainees. Printing practice and independent publication production education for independent publishing authors are already underway.

Additionally, a 'Digital Video Startup Education' program will be operated for prospective makers and entrepreneurs to develop startup ideas and items based on local issues and creatively produce them as advertising videos.

Education and acceleration programs for social venture development projects will also begin this month. Social ventures are companies that aim to solve social problems while maximizing profits through innovative technologies or business models. In other words, they possess characteristics of both social enterprises and venture companies. The district plans to systematically support their long-term and stable growth, ultimately incubating startups that can coexist with the district.

Anyone interested in these programs can participate.

For inquiries, contact the Urban Industry Division of Jung-gu Office.

Furthermore, the district plans to implement programs for elementary, middle, and high school students in the region. Utilizing the latest equipment and the virtual experience XR Lab at Eulji Unique Factory, the Next Makers project linked to career education will be promoted in a non-face-to-face format.

Seoyangho, Mayor of Jung-gu, stated, "We plan to operate diverse educational programs not only for young new talent preparing for startups using Eulji Unique Factory but also for youth career experiences and university student employment linkage. Through this, we will establish a high value-added startup ecosystem based on specialized urban manufacturing and digital content."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.