Gwangju University Selected as 'Excellent Host Institution' in Early Startup Package Support Project Evaluation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju University (President Kim Dongjin) announced on the 19th that it was selected as an excellent host institution in the performance evaluation of the Early Startup Package support project implemented by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.

This performance evaluation was conducted on 40 host institutions nationwide, and Gwangju University received an A grade in the performance evaluation, earning the designation of "excellent."

The Early Startup Package is a growth support project that provides customized specialized programs such as commercialization support and verification of startup items for companies within three years of establishment.

It supports business stabilization and growth for early startups within three years that have promising startup items or advanced technology.

The Gwangju University Startup Support Group was selected as a host institution for the Leading Startup University Development Project in 2017, and in 2019, it transitioned to a host institution for the Early Startup Package, and has been conducting commercialization support to promote the growth of startup companies for four consecutive years.

In addition, it is jointly implementing the Gisa Changtu (Startup Hanmadang) program through collaboration among related startup organizations in the region, achieving results such as technology commercialization and discovery.

In particular, it actively supports startup companies by resolving their difficulties and forming a "mentoring platform" that networks with local startup experts.

Director Choi Wanseok said, "We were able to achieve good results through linked support for the demands of market-oriented startup companies and business stabilization," adding, "We will continue to make active efforts to discover and support strong small and medium-sized enterprises capable of sustainable growth in the region."

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