The World's First 'ESG Startup Cluster' Rises in Pohang

Promoting a Global-Level Startup City: Attracting ESG Startup Companies and Fostering Startups

On the 26th, Pohang City in Gyeongbuk, SparkLabs, Handong University, and the UNAI Council signed a business agreement at the city hall to establish an 'ESG Startup Cluster.'

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yeo Jong-gu] Pohang City in Gyeongbuk is creating the world's first ‘ESG Startup Cluster’.

On the 26th, Pohang City signed a business agreement for the ‘world's first ESG startup cluster creation’ with startup accelerator SparkLabs, Handong University, and the UNAI Korea Council.

Through this business agreement, the plan is to attract domestic and international ESG-related startup companies, establish regional funds, and foster startups to develop a global-level ESG startup city.

SparkLabs stated that Pohang is evaluated as the optimal location for ESG startups due to its geographical conditions, symbolism, resources, and various other advantages.

Lee Kang-deok, Mayor of Pohang, said, “Realizing ESG values is an obligation of our generation that can no longer be postponed, so we will make thorough preparations to ensure that young talents and investors from around the world can settle in Pohang for the creation of the ESG startup cluster.”

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