K Startups Gather at CES 2026... Continuing Innovation Award Achievements

81 Startup Companies Join Through Collaboration of 19 Institutions
On-Site Support Includes Investor Networking and IR Presentations

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development announced on December 29 that they will operate the 'K Startup Companies Integrated Pavilion' at CES 2026, the world's largest electronics and IT exhibition, which will be held next month in Las Vegas, USA.

The 'K Startup Companies Integrated Pavilion,' organized by the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development, is participating for the sixth time since its first launch in 2021. This year, the pavilion will be created through collaboration between the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development, 19 public institutions and local governments including the Cheonan Institute of Science & Technology and the Changwon Industry Promotion Agency, with a total of 81 startup companies participating.

Plan for the 'K Startup Companies Integrated Pavilion' at CES 2026, the world's largest electronics and IT exhibition. Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development

The integrated pavilion will be operated in Eureka Park, providing joint support for pre-arranged consultations, exhibition booths, and local networking programs. Various events, such as 'K Startup Companies Night,' 'Investment Presentation (IR),' and 'Local Investor Seminar,' will be held on-site to facilitate networking with local investors in the United States.

In addition, there will be an information booth for the special visa program inbound project for overseas startups, as well as a promotional booth for COMEUP, an international startup event held in Korea, to promote the Korean startup ecosystem.

Meanwhile, the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development held four seminars this year for CES participant companies, covering topics such as strategies for winning innovation awards, education on the U.S. local market, and know-how from experienced companies. As a result, out of the 81 companies participating in the integrated pavilion, a total of 11 companies won innovation awards, and among them, 3 companies achieved the highest innovation award.

Yoo Jongpil, President of the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development, stated, "The Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development will serve as a strong bridge for startups to expand overseas, enabling them to achieve tangible results in exports and attracting investment on-site."

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