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SWITCH Singapore 2025: Where AI, Quantum, and Deep Tech Converge to Define Asia’s Next Innovation Decade

The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH Singapore 2025) returns from October 29 to 31 at Marina Bay Sands, marking both its 10th edition and coinciding with Singapore’s 60th year of independence. Organized by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF) under the Prime Minister’s…
by Zee Cindy . 11 Oct 2025

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Korea Expands Smart City Innovation Through Public – Startup Collaboration in Cheonan

Korea is pushing the boundaries of smart city innovation beyond its major hubs. In Cheonan, a new open innovation initiative…

by Richard Park . 11 Oct 2025
Survival or Innovation? Korea’s $3B Policy Fund Raises Debate on Startup Growth Priorities

South Korea’s latest finance report in policy fund reveals an impressive outcome — billions in public capital saved thousands of…

by Daehyun Song . 10 Oct 2025
Beating DeepSeek: KONAN Technology Advances Korea’s AI Sovereignty with Homegrown AI Breakthrough

Korea’s ambition to build sovereign AI capabilities is taking even further in tangible form. KONAN Technology, a Seoul-based AI firm…

by Chloe kim . 10 Oct 2025
Record AI Investment Sparks “Innovation Winter” for Non-AI Startups, Experts Warn of Bubble Risks

Venture capital in 2025 is being redefined by artificial intelligence. With over half of all global funding now flowing into…

by Dae-jung Park . 10 Oct 2025
Low Returns on $190M Startup Fund Expose Korea’s Policy Inefficiency in Innovation Finance

Korea’s innovation economy depends not only on ambitious startup programs but also on how effectively public capital is managed. A…

by Chloe kim . 9 Oct 2025
Bitcoin’s $125K Surge Puts Spotlight on Korea’s Digital Finance Shift

A new chapter is unfolding in South Korea’s virtual asset landscape as Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, reaches a record-breaking…

by Richard Park . 9 Oct 2025

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Beating DeepSeek: KONAN Technology Advances Korea’s AI Sovereignty with Homegrown AI Breakthrough

Korea’s ambition to build sovereign AI capabilities is taking even further in tangible form. KONAN Technology, a Seoul-based AI firm…

by Chloe kim . 10 Oct 2025

The Secret of Rebellions Japan Strategy: How Korea’s Global AI Ambition Works in Practice

Korea’s AI semiconductor industry is no longer confined to domestic success stories—it is testing its global readiness in complex markets…

by Zee Cindy . 7 Oct 2025
Rebellions Secures Arm’s First Asia Investment, Marking Korea’s AI Chips on the Global Stage

Korea’s AI chip ambitions gained global validation as Rebellions closed a KRW 340 billion (~ USD 246 million) Series C…

by Zee Cindy . 1 Oct 2025
Global AI Infrastructure Future: Efficiency, Orchestration, and Abstraction — Why CB Insights Sees Korean Startups Leading the Charge

Global recognition of Korean AI startups is far more than just prestige. The recognition signals the country’s growing foothold in…

by Dae-jung Park . 14 Sep 2025
Survival or Innovation? Korea’s $3B Policy Fund Raises Debate on Startup Growth Priorities

South Korea’s latest finance report in policy fund reveals an impressive outcome — billions in public capital saved thousands of SMEs and more than 100,000 jobs. Yet beneath the success lies a pressing question for the nation’s innovation economy. After all, can survival-oriented funding coexist with the ambition to build a globally competitive startup ecosystem driven by technology, risk capital, and growth? Policy Fund Helps SMEs Survive, But Sparks Broader Debate A new government analysis shows that South Korea’s KRW 4.2 trillion (approximately USD 3 billion) policy financing program has helped over 19,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) avoid closure and preserve around 110,000 jobs. While the outcome of this policy fund underscores the stabilizing role of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), it also reignites a long-running policy debate — whether the nation’s financial system is prioritizing business survival over innovation-led growth. The findings, released by the Korea Small Business Institute (KOSBI), evaluated the long-term impact of four major policy loan programs, including the Business Stabilization Fund and Emergency Management Fund. From 2018 to 2021, firms that received…

10 Oct 2025
Low Returns on $190M Startup Fund Expose Korea’s Policy Inefficiency in Innovation Finance

Korea’s innovation economy depends not only on ambitious startup programs but also on how effectively public capital is managed. A…

9 Oct 2025
Policy Gap Exposed: $1.8B in Penalties Reveal Korea’s Struggle to Channel Bank Capital into Innovation

Korea’s financial system is facing a critical test. Banks have been fined KRW 2.5 trillion (~ USD 1.8 billion) this…

8 Oct 2025
Behind Korea’s Record SME R&D Budget: Growth Ambitions, Structural Loopholes, and the Global Trust Test

Korea is entering a defining moment in its innovation policy. With a record KRW 2.2 trillion SME R&D budget, the…

6 Oct 2025
SWITCH Singapore 2025: Where AI, Quantum, and Deep Tech Converge to Define Asia’s Next Innovation Decade

The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH Singapore 2025) returns from October 29 to 31 at Marina Bay Sands, marking both its 10th edition and coinciding with Singapore’s 60th year of independence. Organized by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF) under the Prime Minister’s Office, the event reaffirms Singapore’s position as Asia’s flagship innovation hub — and a global bridge for deep tech, AI, and quantum breakthroughs. With the theme “Powering Innovation, Creating Our Future,” SWITCH 2025 brings together founders, investors, corporates, and policymakers from more than 100 markets. Building on SWITCH 2024’s record 20,000 attendees, the festival continues to push the boundaries of technology and entrepreneurship across health and biomedical sciences, smart manufacturing, sustainability, and digital transformation. SWITCH: Building Singapore’s Innovation Legacy SWITCH was established to unify research, entrepreneurship, and investment under one national innovation agenda. It reflects Singapore’s long-term vision through Enterprise Singapore — the government agency that drives startup internationalization, market access, and deep-tech growth — and the NRF, which funds research and commercialization initiatives. Together, they anchor SWITCH within Singapore’s…

11 Oct 2025
Secure Your Stake: 10 Korean Startups Driving Energy, Mobility, AI and Robotics at GITEX North Star 2025

Global capital is watching Dubai as the Middle East sharpens its focus on next-generation industries. At GITEX North Star 2025,…

30 Sep 2025
Shochiku – Jeonju University Arts Exchange Marks 60 Years of Korea–Japan Ties, Opens Pathways for K-Content IP and Ventures

Korea and Japan are expanding cultural diplomacy at a time when content is increasingly central to global competitiveness. The recent…

25 Sep 2025
Investor-Ready and World-Focused: Busan Workshop Prepares COMEUP 2025 for Global Capital and Partnerships

Korea is moving its flagship startup showcase beyond Seoul to build stronger global ties. The recent COMEUP Meets Busan program…

24 Sep 2025
Reimagining Real Estate Development with AI: Meet the Founders of Zenerate

What if you could design smarter buildings in minutes instead of months—and boost returns while doing it? That’s the vision…

by Aditi Dave . 4 Jun 2025
Mednaath CEO Nitish Kumar on Revolutionizing Multilingual Customer Service with Voice AI in Korea & Beyond

Mednaath is a company founded by Nitish Kumar, IIT Alumni, in India in 2021 and expanded to South Korea in…

by Dae-jung Park . 1 Jun 2025
Pioneering Precision: How South Korea’s Galux is Redefining Antibody Discovery with AI

Korean biotech startup Galux Inc. is making waves on the global stage with its groundbreaking AI-driven platform, GaluxDesign, designed to…

by Aditi Dave . 26 May 2025
Korea Expands Smart City Innovation Through Public – Startup Collaboration in Cheonan

Korea is pushing the boundaries of smart city innovation beyond its major hubs. In Cheonan, a new open innovation initiative…

by Richard Park . 11 Oct 2025

Tech Service K-Innovation Delegation: 16 Startups Head to Canada for AI and Deep Tech Expansion

Korea is testing a new model of startup globalization by sending 16 technology ventures to Canada under its K-Innovation Delegation.…

by Richard Park . 3 Oct 2025
Aerospace, Biohealth, Manufacturing: Korea AI Transformation Policy Targets Regional Industries with $5M in Funding

Korea is accelerating its push to proceed with AI transformation strategies across traditional industries, channeling $5 million into regional hubs…

by Richard Park . 2 Oct 2025
KIBO Expands One-Stop Financing to Indonesia, Strengthening Korea–ASEAN Startup Links

As Korean startups expand into ASEAN, the challenge is no longer just market entry—it’s securing the right capital infrastructure to…

by Dae-jung Park . 27 Sep 2025
Unlocking Innovation: How Startups Can Leverage IMDA’s Open Innovation Platform

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, innovation is key to staying ahead. Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has taken a…

4 Apr 2025
Factagora Launches South Korea’s First Cloud-Based AI Legal Service at Law Firm Shin & Kim

In a first of its kind instance in South Korea’s legal industry, prominent law firm Shin & Kim has implemented…

25 Dec 2024
Top Co-working Spaces for Startups & Companies to Explore in South Korea

For startups, the beginning years are the most crucial ones, when the pitches to VCs are to be made, teams…

3 Apr 2024