Sampyo Group Launches In-House AI Rewards Program... Grand Prize Team to Receive 5 Million Won

A Total of Nine Teams to Be Selected and Awarded

On April 23, Sampyo Group announced the implementation of an in-house AI rewards program, where employees will directly address on-site issues and drive digital transformation (AX).

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The goal is to foster "field-based AI utilization experts" who innovate their way of working by independently applying AI, rather than simply adopting AI through top-down directives from the company.

This competition is open to individuals or teams of up to two people, regardless of position or job function, and will be conducted under a two-track system to maximize autonomy.

The first track, “Group AI Project Application,” involves implementing 107 pre-announced practical tasks tailored to the field across seven key areas such as production, logistics, and safety. The tasks include solutions like “early prediction of compressive strength” for ready-mix concrete, “real-time dispatch optimization” for logistics, and “smart airbag” for on-site safety—practical challenges designed to immediately enhance the competitiveness of Sampyo Group’s core businesses in building materials and cement.

The second track, “AI Innovation Idea Proposal,” invites participants to propose new ideas and concrete action plans for AI-driven work innovation outside of the designated tasks. This track aims to discover new growth drivers based on employees’ creativity.

Applications closed on April 20. Participants will execute on-site projects and undergo evaluations over a six-month period starting in June 2026, with the final winners to be announced in December 2026.

To encourage active participation, rewards have been prepared. The top team will receive a prize of 5 million won and an opportunity to attend a “World AI Technology Expo” to learn about the latest global trends. In addition, two teams will receive Excellence Awards (3 million won each), three teams will receive Outstanding Awards (2 million won each), and three teams will receive Idea Awards (1 million won each), with a total of nine teams receiving benefits.

A Sampyo Group representative stated, “This program, under the slogan ‘My idea becomes the group’s innovation,’ is a platform for employees to boldly experiment with AI without fear of failure. We aim to fundamentally change the way we work by actively integrating AI into traditional manufacturing sites and create smart AX success stories that will lead the industry.”

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