Gumi Electronics & Information Technology Institute Wins Best Institution and Company Awards for Second Consecutive Year at 2025 Startup Incubating Competition

GERI and Supported Company Novagreentech Achieve Best Excellence Awards for Second Consecutive Year
Three Companies Win Awards Including Interforce (Excellence Award) and Withelwix (Creativity Award)
Demonstrating Unrivaled Startup Support Capabilities

Gumi Electronics & Information Technology Institute (GERI) received the Best Center (Institution) Excellence Award in the Item Division at the '2025 Startup Incubating Competition' organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. At the same time, its supported company, Novagreentech, received the Best Company Excellence Award, allowing both the institution and the company to reach the pinnacle of success.

With this achievement, GERI has produced winners of the top awards in both the institution and company categories for two consecutive years, following its success in 2024. This overwhelming accomplishment once again demonstrates that GERI is a leading hub for startup incubation in Korea, equipped with differentiated competitiveness.

The '2025 Startup Incubating Competition' awarded the Best Center (Institution) Excellence Award in the Item Division, while the supported company, Novagreen Tech, received the Best Company Excellence Award, bringing both the institution and the company to the pinnacle of success. / Provided by Gumi Electronics and Information Technology Institute

The 'Startup Incubating Competition,' organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and hosted by the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development, is an open contest in which anyone from individuals with manufacturing ideas to prospective entrepreneurs and early-stage startups can participate. It is one of Korea's leading startup competitions, supporting the growth of promising entrepreneurs discovered through maker spaces (specialized labs) and startup infrastructure nationwide, and rewarding outstanding items.

At this year's competition, GERI was recognized for its excellent startup incubation system and expertise, winning the Best Center Excellence Award (Minister of SMEs and Startups Award). This achievement publicly acknowledges that GERI's high-performance equipment infrastructure and dedicated professional support are directly translating into tangible outcomes for startups.

In particular, GERI provided customized support for each selected startup team, including high-precision prototype production using advanced equipment (such as five-axis machining centers and industrial 3D printers), as well as consulting on design and technology implementation. As a result, three companies supported by GERI were listed among the award recipients.

First, in the company category, Novagreentech was recognized for its innovative technology and business potential, winning the Best Company Excellence Award (Minister of SMEs and Startups Award).

This technology applies a biomimetic approach inspired by the rotational principle of maple seeds, allowing pellets to spin autonomously and disperse evenly over a wide area. This significantly reduces drone operation time and costs, earning high praise from the judges.

Next, Interforce received the Excellence Award (President of the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development Award) for its outstanding prototype manufacturing capabilities.

This product is a non-powered ventilation system that utilizes solar heat and the chimney effect. It can be easily installed on windows without consuming electricity, minimizing heating and cooling losses while maintaining comfortable indoor air quality, which was highly regarded.

Additionally, Withelwix also won the Creativity Award (President of the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development Award) for its creative ideas and high-quality results, further demonstrating the excellence of GERI's systematic incubation program. Withelwix developed a high-precision automated inspection device for detecting defects in display panels, receiving high marks for its technical completeness.

Moon Chuyon, President of GERI, stated, "Winning for two consecutive years is a valuable result created by our institute's systematic support system and the passionate efforts of entrepreneurs. We will continue to provide comprehensive support using our makerspace infrastructure so that early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative ideas can overcome technical barriers and successfully enter the market."

Meanwhile, GERI is leading the revitalization of the local manufacturing startup ecosystem and fostering new industries through the operation of a specialized makerspace lab. Every year, it discovers and nurtures outstanding startups, contributing to the revitalization of the regional economy.

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