Gwangju University Selected as 'Best' Institution for Early Startup Package

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Gwangju University announced on the 11th that it was selected as the best institution for two consecutive years in the performance evaluation of the Early Startup Package, hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development.

The Gwangju University Startup Support Group was selected as the leading institution for the Startup Leading University Development Project in 2017, and has been conducting the project for five consecutive years since transitioning to the Early Startup Package in 2019.

The Early Startup Package is a government project that supports the stabilization and growth of early-stage startups within three years of establishment through leading institutions with startup support capabilities.

Accordingly, Gwangju University actively supports commercialization funds and startup education to ensure the continuous growth of early entrepreneurs with promising technology startup items.

In addition, it recruits early startup teams and implements customized programs such as providing startup spaces and funds, investment linkage, domestic and international market development, consulting, startup clubs, and startup education.

Choi Wan-seok, head of the Gwangju University Startup Support Group, said, “Gwangju University is fulfilling its role as a regional startup leading university and is invigorating the spread of startup culture,” adding, “Furthermore, we will strive to contribute to the local community by establishing a growth foundation for excellent startup companies and creating a startup ecosystem.”

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