Positive Response to ‘GB Innovation Company Tour’ for Prospective Entrepreneurs in Gangbuk-gu

Innovation Company Exploration Program... Production Site Visits and CEO Lectures Ignite Startup Spirit
Lee Soon-hee, District Mayor, "We Will Support and Assist Prospective Entrepreneurs for a Successful Start in Various Ways"

Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Soon-hee) is operating the ‘GB Innovation Enterprise Exploration Program,’ which is receiving positive responses from prospective and new entrepreneurs.

This program is a Gangbuk-gu specialized project for residents interested in or preparing for entrepreneurship, where prospective entrepreneurs visit innovative companies in person, tour the business sites, and learn entrepreneurial wisdom from CEOs.

In the first company exploration held last August, a total of 23 participants visited Seoul Sae Hwal-yong Plaza, a recycling business located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, and Seyang, an egg distribution and processed food company in Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do.

On that day, prospective entrepreneurs toured each facility, listened to CEO lectures, and had discussions. They also participated directly in the production process to make products.

Additionally, the second company exploration held on the 13th involved about 20 prospective entrepreneurs visiting Inder Local Cooperative and Yeonwoo, located in Incheon. Inder Local is a promising company that plans and produces differentiated local content together with local youth, residents, and artists. Yeonwoo is the number one cosmetics packaging manufacturer in Korea, having developed the country’s first cosmetic dispensing pump and exporting it overseas. They operate a smart factory that integrates IT into the production process.

Participants shared their impressions, saying, “It was beneficial to hear know-how directly from the CEO in the field I was interested in,” “I listened to the CEO’s passion and success stories without noticing the time passing,” “It was good to see the production site directly and receive explanations,” “I gained practical knowledge on how to prepare for entrepreneurship, which was a great help,” and “It was good to be able to boost my passion and will for entrepreneurship.”

The district plans to continue conducting innovation enterprise explorations with the Gangbuk Youth Center ‘Orang’ to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of prospective entrepreneurs and youth and to promote stable startups.

Also, the district is implementing a growth-type store support project for prospective entrepreneurs and those who have started businesses within five years. Ten selected stores will receive up to 2 million KRW in support funds and three expert consulting sessions.

Those who wish to participate in the GB Innovation Enterprise Exploration Program or have other inquiries can contact the Gangbuk Startup Support Center.

Mayor Lee Soon-hee stated, “We will continue to assist and support residents dreaming of entrepreneurship in various ways so that they can successfully start their businesses and reach a stable profit stage,” and added, “Residents interested in or preparing for entrepreneurship are encouraged to actively participate in the GB Innovation Enterprise Exploration Program.”

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