Korea Arboretum and Garden Management Institute Recruiting Companies for Arboretum and Garden Specialized 'K-Testbed' Program

The Korea Arboretum and Garden Management Institute (hereinafter referred to as the Institute) announced on September 22 that it will be recruiting companies to participate in the second half of this year's K-Testbed support program until October 15.

The K-Testbed is a national integrated platform, overseen by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, that opens public and private infrastructure to support domestic small and venture businesses from research and development to field verification and market expansion.

Interior view of the greenhouse cultivation site operated for field verification in the arboretum and garden sector. Provided by Korea Arboretum and Garden Management Institute

Since 2021, the Institute has supported 40 companies in verifying prototypes and conducting field demonstrations for 70 technologies and products through its K-Testbed specialized in arboretum and garden sectors.

The recruitment fields for the Institute's program in the second half of this year include: ▲garden plants ▲garden supplies ▲smart gardens ▲forest bio ▲soil conditioners, among others. Any company in the arboretum and garden industry with relevant technologies or products is eligible to apply.

Companies selected for final participation will be provided with performance analysis and demonstration services for innovative technology verification and prototype field testing, including access to plant cultivation sites, growth monitoring equipment, soil analysis devices, environmental control systems, and compound analyzers.

Further details regarding the application process can be found on the official K-Testbed website.

Shim Sangtaek, Chairman of the Institute, stated, "We hope that many innovative companies will participate in this program and achieve tangible results," adding, "The Institute will continue to provide unwavering support so that new technologies and prototypes in the arboretum and garden industry can undergo field demonstration and enhance their industrial value."

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