Fostering a Regionally Based Innovation Ecosystem
Achievements in Industry-Academia Cooperation Based on RISE

Joonwoo Lim, Vice President of Industry-Academia Cooperation at Gyeongnam Information University, received the Busan Mayor's Award in recognition of his contributions to fostering venture companies.


On December 9, Gyeongnam Information University announced that Vice President Joonwoo Lim was honored with the Venture Business Promotion Merit Award at the "2025 Busan Venture Entrepreneurs' Day" event.


Vice President Lim, who also serves as the head of the university's Industry-Academia Cooperation Foundation, was recognized for his leadership in overall industry-academia cooperation, supporting the growth of local venture companies, strengthening industry-academia collaboration, and revitalizing the technology startup ecosystem, thereby contributing to the creation of a regionally based innovation ecosystem.


He was highly praised for achieving tangible results in various areas, including nurturing regional innovation talent based on RISE, promoting the establishment of a technology holding company, strengthening the support system for faculty and student startups, and expanding customized technology and workforce support programs for local companies.



Vice President Joonwoo Lim stated, "I will further collaborate with the Venture Business Association to focus on business growth, talent development, and building a sustainable regional innovation ecosystem."

Joonwoo Lim, Vice President of Industry-Academia Cooperation at Gyeongnam Information University (right), is receiving a commendation from Busan Mayor Hyungjun Park.

Joonwoo Lim, Vice President of Industry-Academia Cooperation at Gyeongnam Information University (right), is receiving a commendation from Busan Mayor Hyungjun Park.

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