Universities Lead Innovation... Dong-Eui University and Busan Technopark Hold Unitec Wave Project Meetup Day

Busan-Style Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation Model Led by the University

Dong-Eui University (President Han Suhwan) and Busan Technopark (Director Kim Hyunggyun) are creating a new wave in industry-academic cooperation.

On September 30, Dong-Eui University held the 'Unitec Wave (UNI-TECH WAVE) Project Meetup Day,' a Busan-style industry-academia-research cooperation model, in the Global Conference Room of the university's main building.

The Unitec Wave refers to a wave of technological innovation in industry-academic cooperation led by universities. As a project jointly promoted by local universities and Busan Technopark, it aims to foster the creation of new industries and the commercialization of technology by connecting the university's outstanding research achievements with the needs of companies and institutions. The focus is on establishing a virtuous cycle structure that links the university's fundamental technologies to corporate commercialization and ultimately to the expansion of regional industries.

Through this project, Dong-Eui University plans to go beyond simply identifying industry-academic cooperation projects and strengthen its role as a bridge between academia and industry. The university will focus on research and development in areas directly related to regional strategic industries, including robotics, biohealth, mobility, bluetech, and semiconductors, with the goal of achieving tangible results.

Currently, Dong-Eui University and Busan Technopark have matched 11 out of 23 proposed planning projects from Dong-Eui University researchers-covering robotics, biohealth, mobility, footwear and fashion, and materials industries-with specialized centers at Busan Technopark, successfully integrating them into the project cooperation system.

In addition, during the planning project case presentation, Professor Ok Seungho (Department of Robotics Engineering) introduced a project on developing an on-device AI-based care robot to enhance cognitive abilities, suggesting a direction for robotic technology innovation to address the challenges of a super-aged society. A free discussion session followed, during which various opinions and collaboration plans were shared.

President Han Suhwan emphasized, "The Unitec Wave Project is the starting point for establishing a region-centered R&D innovation ecosystem, where universities with technology, demand-driven companies, and connecting public institutions work together in cooperation. Dong-Eui University will create a virtuous cycle structure that produces global-level research achievements and talent, driving innovative growth in the region."

Dong-Eui University and Busan TP are hosting the Unitec Wave Project Meetup Day.

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