Muan-gun Successfully Concludes 2023 MNU Maker Festival

Over 300 Participants Including Companies and Prospective Entrepreneurs Attended

Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) concluded the '2023 MNU Maker Festival' at the MNU Makerspace operated by the Startup Innovation Center (Director Yoo Young-jae) of National Mokpo University on the 29th.

According to the county on the 30th, about 300 people attended, including startup support organizations such as Jeollanam-do, Muan-gun, Muan-gun Council, Mokpo University, companies using the Makerspace, and prospective entrepreneurs.

Participants of the 2023 MNU Maker Festival are taking a group commemorative photo.
[Photo by Muan-gun]

This event was held to share the achievements of 2023, introduce programs, award outstanding achievements and companies and users by category, exhibit prototypes, and conduct various experiential events.

Awards were given for outstanding achievements in each category, such as manufacturing startup prototype production and IR investment attraction, with a total of 46 teams receiving awards across 14 categories. In addition, side events such as drone simulation and 3D pen experiences were held, along with a flea market selling products made by Makerspace participants.

The MNU Makerspace is located in Namak, Muan-gun, and operates various programs including manufacturing startups for companies and prospective entrepreneurs located in the Jeonnam region, lifestyle startups for residents, and maker education and experiences for students and local residents.

Governor Kim San said, "We expect the MNU Makerspace to continue to serve as a hub for startup innovation and a driving force for creating quality jobs."

Muan = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo just8440@asiae.co.kr

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