Gwanak S Valley Actively Fosters Venture and Startup Companies with Naver Cloud and Lotte Homeshopping

'Gwanak S-Valley Future Technology Power Contest Open Innovation' Held on the 14th at Gwanak-gu Office 8th Floor Auditorium
8 Promising Startups Propose Creative and Innovative Ideas to Establish Cooperation with Large Corporations

Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee), Naver Cloud, and Lotte Home Shopping jointly hosted the 'Gwanak S-Valley Open Innovation Event,' which successfully concluded on the 14th.

This event provided startups with innovative ideas and technologies the opportunity to collaborate with large corporations, opening new possibilities for the local startup ecosystem.

Many startups and investment stakeholders attended the event, showing great interest and enthusiasm.

Naver Cloud and Lotte Home Shopping shared the latest technologies and strategies in cloud computing and distribution sectors, respectively, exploring collaboration methods with startups.

Through this, startups were able to create new business opportunities and establish a foundation for growth through practical networking.

In particular, eight startups that advanced to the finals after preliminary rounds proposed creative and innovative ideas during the IR pitching session where they introduced their products and technologies.

At Lotte Home Shopping, ▲Nanum Vitamin ▲Dadaix ▲MyMeta ▲OnOut, and at Naver Cloud, ▲Resorious ▲ChicHan ▲Pymedia Lab ▲Pelican Byte actively engaged in collaboration proposals and continued lively discussions.

Through this open innovation event, Gwanak-gu is expected to establish itself as a vibrant city where innovation and cooperation for startups thrive.

The Gwanak S-Valley open innovation event will continue to be held regularly, serving as a platform where entrepreneurs and companies collaborate to achieve greater innovation.

Meanwhile, Gwanak S-Valley has been fully committed to building a sustainable venture startup ecosystem in Gwanak-gu and has achieved visible results both domestically and internationally. In January, two companies from Gwanak S-Valley received innovation awards at CES 2024, proving their competitiveness on the global stage.

Additionally, the expansion of startup spaces within the region and various startup support programs have created an environment where many startups can successfully grow.

Park Jun-hee, Mayor of Gwanak-gu, stated, "The open innovation event was an opportunity to confirm the growth and development potential of Gwanak S-Valley, and it became a chance for Gwanak-gu to grow further as a hub of startups and innovation. We will continue to do our best to provide multifaceted support so that entrepreneurs can realize their dreams and passions."

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