Hallym University and Root Impact Successfully Hold 'Entrepreneurship Ideation with AI' Program

Grand Prize Awarded to "Generation Empathy Local Tour Platform"
High Enthusiasm from Both University Students and Local Entrepreneurs

Hallym University (President Choi Yanghee) Startup Education Center, in collaboration with Root Impact (CEO Heo Jaehyung), held the 'Entrepreneurship Ideation with AI' program for two days from November 21 to 22 at the Industry-University Cooperation Building on campus. The program attracted not only students from Hallym University and Kangwon National University but also local entrepreneurs, demonstrating strong interest in discovering AI-based startup ideas.

Hallym University Startup Education Center is hosting the "Entrepreneurship Ideation with AI" program in collaboration with Root Impact for two days from November 21 to 22 at the Industry-University Cooperation Building on campus. Photo by Hallym University

The two-day training was led by Lee Jongbeom, known as an adjunct professor of AI on YouTube, who guided participants through the entire process-from idea generation and business model design to prototype creation and IR material preparation-using various AI tools such as Google Gemini and Claude, with a focus on hands-on practice.

On the second day, participants presented the results they created using AI. The Yeonsyulrang Guide team (Hallym University student Jang Dayoon), which developed the 'Generation Empathy Local Tour Platform,' won the grand prize. Winning teams will receive additional points in the document screening for the 'Station C Solve-a-thon @New York,' scheduled to be held in January 2026.

A local entrepreneur who participated in the program shared, "Until now, I only used AI for simple searches, but through this program, I gained the confidence to develop my startup item by being able to create practical materials such as presentation documents myself."

Kim Yonggeun, Head Professor of Startup Business at Hallym University, who planned and operated the program, said, "It became a practical learning platform to understand how AI technology can be applied in real startup settings," adding, "In particular, it will greatly support local university students in growing into innovative entrepreneurs within the region." He also expressed gratitude to Root Impact and the Hallym University Startup Education Center for their active collaboration.

Meanwhile, this event was part of Root Impact's 'AI Career School' supported by Google.org, aimed at strengthening local university students' AI capabilities and revitalizing local entrepreneurship. Various collaborative programs will continue to be promoted in partnership with Hallym University Station C in the future.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.