Opening Ceremony of the An Optical Business Group Center at Chosun University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] The Chosun University Ophthalmic Optical Medical Device Global Support Project Group has opened the ‘Ophthalmic Optical Medical Device Globalization Support Project Group Center’ to actively support the global market entry of domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the ophthalmic optical medical device sector.

According to Chosun University on the 30th, the Chosun University Ophthalmic Optical Medical Device Globalization Support Project Group (hereinafter referred to as the Ophthalmic Optical Project Group) held the opening ceremony of the ‘Ophthalmic Optical Medical Device Globalization Support Project Group Center’ on the 27th at Medical School Building 3 and the 50th Anniversary Hall.

About 50 people attended the opening ceremony, including Chosun University President Min Young-don, officials from Gwangju Metropolitan City, regional industry-related organizations, related institutions conducting regional projects, university officials, and representatives from industry, academia, research, government, and hospitals.

The ceremony proceeded in order, starting with viewing products and promotional materials from companies participating in the Ophthalmic Optical Project Group, followed by commemorative photos, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a tour of the center.

Network activities among industry, academia, research, government, and hospitals were also conducted to ensure the successful operation and development of the center.

President Min Young-don and Gwangju City promised unwavering support to the project group, which is promoting a meaningful project beneficial to the Gwangju medical industry.

The Ophthalmic Optical Project Group, with Professor Ko Jae-woong of Chosun University selected as the general manager, has received a total investment of 18 billion KRW (8 billion KRW from the national government, 8 billion KRW from Gwangju City, and 2 billion KRW from private funds) from 2019 to 2025, supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and Gwangju City.

The ‘Ophthalmic Optical Medical Device Globalization Support Project Group Center’ will support SMEs in ophthalmic optical medical devices by utilizing the project group’s infrastructure to conduct cytotoxicity tests for biological safety and efficacy evaluation.

Ko Jae-woong, head of the Ophthalmic Optical Project Group, said, “The center was opened with the goal of establishing a domestic foundation for the global market entry of domestic ophthalmic optical medical device SMEs. We will strive to lead regional development and future ophthalmic optical technology through organic cooperation with universities, local governments, and industries.”

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