Ministry of SMEs and Startups Holds Regional Roadshow for Venture Policy and Investment in the Southwest Region

Joint Briefing by Seven Related Organizations Including Korea Venture Investment Corp. and Korea Technology Finance Corporation

On March 4, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups held the fifth Regional Venture Policy and Venture Investment Briefing (hereafter referred to as the Regional Roadshow) at the Gwangju Creative Economy Innovation Center.

The Regional Roadshow is a joint event organized by seven related organizations, including the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Korea Venture Investment Corp., and Korea Technology Finance Corporation. Following previous briefings in Jeonbuk (February 5), Daegu-Gyeongbuk region (February 10), Central region (February 26), and Southeast region (February 27), the fifth event took place in the Southwest region (Gwangju). Two more briefings are scheduled: Jeju (March 10) and Gangwon (March 12), for a total of seven sessions.

Hansung Sook, Minister of SMEs and Startups, is delivering a greeting at the "Southeastern Venture Policy and Venture Investment Briefing" held at the Busan Creative Economy Innovation Center on the 27th of last month. Ministry of SMEs and Startups

The first part of the Regional Roadshow featured an introduction to venture support programs, while the second part presented the Korea Fund of Funds managed by Korea Venture Investment Corp. and venture fund management strategies from venture capital firms.

In addition, to support fundraising efforts by local companies, 10 leading venture capital firms from both the Seoul metropolitan area and other regions participated in one-on-one investment consultations, which included personalized support program counseling and the development of investment attraction strategies provided by related organizations.

This briefing was broadcast live through the Ministry of SMEs and Startups’ YouTube channel to enhance public communication and policy accessibility. Real-time Q&A was provided for business people who could not attend in person.

Kim Bongdeok, Director of Venture Policy at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, stated, "The government is strongly committed to using balanced regional development as a driving force for national growth," adding, "The Ministry of SMEs and Startups will also focus available policy resources on the regions so that local ventures and startups can serve as growth engines for their communities."

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