Dongmyeong University Hosts the 7th International Student Startup Conference

The 7th International Student Startup Conference is currently being held online.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Trainee Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] A total of 96 participants from 26 teams across 6 countries took part in the "7th International Student Startup Conference" hosted by the Dongmyung University Social Customized Industry-Academic Cooperation Leading University Development Project Group.

The event was sponsored by the Busan Regional Small and Medium Venture Business Administration, Korea Youth Entrepreneurship Foundation, and Busan Creative Economy Innovation Center.

The event proceeded with a welcome speech by Director Shin Dong-seok, followed by keynote speeches from Professor Rowena of CPU University in the Philippines and Professor Gam of TUEBA University in Vietnam, presentations of outstanding global startup items, a mini-lecture on patent protection for startup items by Professor Kim Ji-heon of Dongmyung University, and an awards ceremony.

At the event, a total of 26 teams from 6 countries, including Kyungwoon University, Kyungil University, Dongmyung University, Paichai University, Mokpo National University, Woosuk University, Jeju Tourism University, Halla University, Hanseo University, as well as CPU University in the Philippines, Fukuoka University in Japan, TUEBA University in Vietnam, Henan Politech University and Hebin Politech University in China, presented their startup items.

The Grand Prize, the Busan Regional Small and Medium Venture Business Administration Commissioner Award and a prize of 500,000 KRW, was awarded to the Hanseo University team Hanuni for their startup item "Children's Waist Bag with Attached Child Safety Belt Position Fixer."

The Excellence Award, the Korea Youth Entrepreneurship Foundation Chairman Award and a prize of 400,000 KRW, went to Kyungil University's Happy Accident team, Woosuk University's Semicolon team, and Vietnam TUEBA's ECHIC team.

The Merit Award, the Busan Creative Economy Innovation Center Director Award and a prize of 300,000 KRW, was awarded to Halla University's AI-RACER team, Paichai University's Malmozip team, and the Philippines CPU PANinDA team.

The Encouragement Award, the Dongmyung University President Award and a prize of 200,000 KRW, was given to Kyungil University's For home team, Dongmyung University's Beyond team, Mokpo National University's Eco Dream team and Toch team, Halla University's Ilseoksamjo team and Halla A team, Hanseo University's Say Air team, the Philippines CPU Lifttech team, China's Henan University Zhongrui Tech R&D team, and Japan's Fukuoka University At Home PJ team.

The Passion Award, the Dongmyung University LINC+ Project Group Director Award and a prize of 100,000 KRW, was awarded to Kyungwoon University's Prishent team, Paichai University's Persogan team, Jeju Tourism University's Jump-up team, and Halla University's Jiho TVC team.

As additional prizes, all teams participating from domestic universities received a 200,000 KRW shopping voucher usable at the university mall shopping site.

The event was held online via live YouTube streaming due to COVID-19.

Director Shin Dong-seok said, "I hope this event becomes an opportunity for startup teams from more countries to participate and share broader perspectives."

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