'Gyeonggi Semiconductor Innovation Network' Launched... 34 Institutions Participating

Driving Innovation Growth in the Semiconductor Industry
Encompassing Industry, Academia, Research, and Government... Fostering Related Companies

Thirty-four industry, academia, research, and government organizations in Gyeonggi Province have united to promote the growth of the semiconductor industry within the province.

On the 18th, Gyeonggi Province held the launch ceremony and business agreement signing for the 'Gyeonggi Semiconductor Innovation Network' at the Gyeonggi Economic Science Promotion Agency located in Suwon.

A view of the SK Hynix semiconductor factory in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do

The launch of this Innovation Network aims to drive the innovative growth of the semiconductor industry, which Gyeonggi Province is focusing on nurturing as a key sector.

The Innovation Network includes Gyeonggi Province, the Gyeonggi Regional Small and Medium Venture Business Administration, and seven basic local governments: Yongin, Hwaseong, Seongnam, Ansan, Pyeongtaek, Icheon, and Anseong. Additionally, two support organizations?the Southern Gyeonggi Police Agency and Pyeongtaek Customs?and three related organizations?the Korea Semiconductor Industry Association, Korea Fabless Industry Association, and Korea PCB & Semiconductor Packaging Industry Association?participate.

Twelve affiliated institutions (Gyeonggi Economic Science Promotion Agency, Gyeonggi Technopark, Gyeonggi Creative Economy Innovation Center, Yongin Industry Promotion Agency, Hwaseong Industry Promotion Agency, Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency, Pyeongtaek Industry Promotion Agency, KOTRA Gyeonggi Support Group, Korea Technology Finance Corporation Gyeonggi Headquarters, Small and Medium Business Corporation Gyeonggi Regional Headquarters and two branches), four universities (Korea Polytechnic University, Hanyang University ERICA Campus, Gachon University, Kookje University), and four research institutes (Next Generation Convergence Technology Institute, Korea Nano Technology Institute, Korea Testing Laboratory for Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, and Korea Ceramic Technology Institute Icheon Branch) are also part of the Innovation Network.

The Innovation Network is co-chaired by Yeom Tae-young, Vice Governor for Economy of Gyeonggi Province, and Lee Sang-chang, Director of the Gyeonggi Regional Small and Medium Venture Business Administration. The secretariat is established within the 'Semiconductor Enterprise Comprehensive Support Center' of the Gyeonggi Economic Science Promotion Agency.

According to the agreement, these organizations will operate the Innovation Network as a consultative body and jointly promote semiconductor enterprise development projects. They will also collaborate to resolve difficulties faced by small and medium venture businesses, jointly respond to workforce training, and work together for the innovative growth of the semiconductor industry in the province.

Vice Governor Yeom stated, "We will do our best to ensure that the Innovation Network becomes the governance of Gyeonggi Province's semiconductor industry."

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