Seo-gu, Gwangju to Foster Entrepreneurs by Incorporating AI

Launching the Social Economy Local Creator Academy

Seo-gu District in Gwangju Metropolitan City is set to foster entrepreneurs by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI). Seo-gu will officially launch the “Social Economy Local Creator Academy” to nurture social venture-type entrepreneurs who address social issues based on local resources.

This academy focuses on boosting startup competitiveness by utilizing digital technologies such as AI. The program consists of a hands-on curriculum that covers all stages, from discovering startup ideas to commercialization.

Gwangju Seo-gu Office Building Exterior

The training will be held at the Seo-gu Middle-aged AI Digital Job Center every Tuesday from June 9 to July 14, for a total of six sessions. The curriculum covers the entire startup preparation process, including analysis of social economy trends, discovering ideas using AI, designing business models, and understanding government support programs. In addition, it features practical lectures from experienced entrepreneurs and a one-page business plan workshop to help participants move toward actual startup execution.

The application period runs until June 5. Any resident who lives in Seo-gu or has a business or workplace in the district is eligible to apply. Those interested in participating should prepare the required documents listed in the public notice section of the Seo-gu Office website and submit them either in person to the Job and Youth Support Division at Seo-gu Office or via email.

Lee Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu, stated, “Social ventures that solve local problems within the community are the future competitive edge of our region.”

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