Gyeonggawon and KATRI Sign Business Agreement to Support 'SME New Technology and R&D'

Kang Seong-cheon, President of Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency (left), is taking a commemorative photo after signing an agreement with Shin Dong-jun, President of KATRI, on the 4th.

On the 4th, the Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KATRI Testing and Research Institute at the Vision Room on the first floor of its headquarters to support new technologies and research and development (R&D) for small and medium-sized venture companies in Gyeonggi-do.

According to the agreement, the two organizations will focus on expanding technology development and information exchange for small and medium-sized venture companies in the province, utilizing their networks and infrastructure to promote innovation and growth of small businesses.

The main projects to be promoted include ▲support for technology development of small and medium-sized venture companies in Gyeonggi-do ▲support for utilizing domestic and international networks and infrastructure of both organizations ▲exchange and consultation of technical information ▲support for testing and obtaining overseas certification for companies participating in Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency support projects ▲collaboration on joint use of research equipment in Gyeonggi-do.

KATRI is an internationally accredited testing and certification institution that performs testing, inspection, certification, education and training, and technical support in various fields such as textiles, materials and components, chemistry, environment, bio-health, and mobility.

It also conducts work to ensure the safety of products distributed in the market, such as customs inspections and product accident investigations, by utilizing various analytical equipment and accumulated technical expertise through analysis data.

Kang Seong-cheon, head of the Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency, said, "Through this agreement, small and medium-sized enterprises in the province have gained opportunities to utilize KATRI’s technology development know-how and global network," adding, "We will do our best to help local companies gain competitiveness in the global market."

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