Jungjingong Hosts the '2022 Science and Technology K-Entrepreneurship Camp'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwak Minjae] The Small and Medium Business Corporation (SBC) announced on the 2nd that it held the '2022 Science and Technology K-Entrepreneurship Camp' over two days at the K-Entrepreneurship Center and the Korean Seonbi Culture Research Institute located in Gyeongnam.

This camp was planned to promote technology startups and enhance economic vitality by combining 'entrepreneurship' and 'science and technology,' which are driving forces behind national economic growth, targeting about 100 participants including researchers from government-funded research institutes, university professors and students, and venture entrepreneurs. It is the second camp following the K-Entrepreneurship Summer Camp for youth held in July.

Over the two days, more than 20 opinion leaders from related fields participated, including Kim Hakdo, Chairman of SBC; Kim Bokcheol, Chairman of the National Research Council of Science & Technology; Cho Gyuil, Mayor of Jinju City; Lee Wooil, President of the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies; and Lee Yonghun, President of Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology.

On the first day, participants gained insights into the entrepreneurship of founders who have led Korea's economic development through field visits to the birthplace of founder Lee Byungchul, Seungsan Buja Village, and the K-Entrepreneurship Center exhibition hall.

Following this, at the K-Entrepreneurship Center, a talk concert was held on the theme of 'K-Entrepreneurship and Science and Technology' with nine panelists including Kwon Soonki, President of Gyeongsang National University; Kim Muhwan, President of Pohang University of Science and Technology; Hwang Cheolju, Chairman of Jusung Engineering; and Go San, CEO of A-Team Ventures.

In a separate session, seven venture startups in the science and technology field held an IR competition for investment attraction with venture capitalists, accelerators, and senior companies. Afterwards, the venue moved to the Korean Seonbi Culture Research Institute, where a breakout discussion was held on the theme of 'Practicing Entrepreneurship,' providing time to mutually share ideas for practicing entrepreneurship.

On the second day, at the Korean Seonbi Culture Research Institute, seven panelists including Lee Jeonghwan, Director of the Korea Institute of Materials Science; Cho Yongjun, CEO of Anda Asia Ventures; Choi Gushik, Director of the Korean Seonbi Culture Research Institute; and Jung Daeyul, Professor at Gyeongsang National University, discussed the theme of Nammyung Thought and Entrepreneurship. Following this, all participants held a declaration ceremony to practice entrepreneurship and reaffirmed their commitment.

Kim Hakdo, Chairman of SBC, stated, "When innovative startups utilizing science and technology and technical support for companies are actively carried out, the driving force for economic growth can be secured," adding, "We will continue to focus all institutional capabilities to help small and medium ventures grow into global innovative companies."

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