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Amogy Secures $56 Million in Funding to Accelerate Commercialization of Carbon-Free Ammonia Power Systems

Amogy, a U.S.-based pioneer in ammonia-based carbon-free power generation, has announced the successful completion of a $56 million venture funding round. This latest investment brings Amogy’s total funding to date to over $270 million, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable energy solutions for hard-to-decarbonize industries such as maritime shipping and power…
by Dae-jung Park . 17 Jan 2025

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SOLUM America Inc. Launches Advanced Digital Signage Solutions at NRF 2025

SOLUM America Inc., a global leader in electronic shelf label (ESL) technologies, announced  the launch of its new Digital Signage…

by KoreaTechDesk Writer . 14 Jan 2025
South Korea Shines at CES 2025: Global Innovation Champion, Record-Breaking K-Startup Pavilion, Award-Winning Innovations

South Korea has been named a Global Innovation Champion at CES 2025, the world’s largest consumer electronics and ICT exhibition,…

by Jinju Jeon . 10 Jan 2025
KoreaTechDesk Virtual Demo Day January 2025: Spotlighting Korean Innovation in Beauty Tech, Fashion Tech, and Consumer Products!

Are you ready to elevate your Beauty Tech, Fashion Tech, or Consumer Products startups to new heights? The KoreaTechDesk Virtual…

by Aditi Dave . 8 Jan 2025
South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups Unveils $2.23 Billion Support Plan for Startups in 2025

The Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced its comprehensive 2025 startup support plan on December 31. This initiative includes…

by Jinju Jeon . 3 Jan 2025
TIPS Global Demo Day 2024: South Korean Startups Impress Global Investors with Cutting-Edge Tech Solutions

The TIPS Global Demo Day 2024, held virtually on December 27, proved to be a resounding success, featuring South Korea’s…

by Vallabh Rao . 30 Dec 2024
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…

by KoreaTechDesk Writer . 25 Dec 2024

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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…

by KoreaTechDesk Writer . 25 Dec 2024

Meissa Secures $7.1 Million Investment to Drive Digital Twin Innovation, Accelerates IPO Plans for 2026

Meissa, a leading digital twin-based spatial information platform company from South Korea, has successfully raised over KRW 10 billion (7.1…

by Daehyun Song . 26 Nov 2024
AI SPERA Secures $8.5 million Funding to Boost Global Expansion of Cybersecurity Solution ‘Criminal IP’

AI-based cybersecurity Korean company AI SPERA (CEO Kang Byung-tak) announced that it has secured an additional investment of 12 billion…

by Dae-jung Park . 26 Nov 2024
Korean eSIM service provider Gadget Korea Showcases Superalink at Telecom World Asia 2024

Gadget Korea, a South Korea based leading provider of eSIM-based data roaming services, successfully participated in the prestigious Telecom World…

by KoreaTechDesk Writer . 25 Nov 2024
South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups Unveils $2.23 Billion Support Plan for Startups in 2025

The Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced its comprehensive 2025 startup support plan on December 31. This initiative includes a total budget allocation of KRW 3.294 trillion (approximately $2.23 billion), spanning 429 startup support programs led by 101 organizations. A central feature of the announcement is the “Super Gap Startup 1000+ Project,” aimed at fostering promising startups in ten key emerging industries. These industries include system semiconductors, bio-health, future mobility, eco-friendly energy, robotics, big data and AI, cybersecurity and networking, aerospace and marine technology, next-generation nuclear power, and quantum technology. Through this project, 669 companies will receive a combined KRW 131 billion ($88 million) in funding. Focus on Technology Development Among the newly introduced initiatives is the “Deep Tech Value-Up Program,” which facilitates collaboration between large enterprises and startups. This program will select 50 startups and provide them with a total of KRW 7 billion ($4.7 million) in financial assistance. The MSS also emphasizes technology innovation through its “Startup Growth Technology Development” program. This initiative targets startups with less than seven years of operation and annual revenues under KRW…

3 Jan 2025
South Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups Unveils $ 10.6 billion Budget for 2025

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), led by Minister Oh Young-joo, announced its 2025 budget and fund management plan…

12 Dec 2024
Ministry of SMEs and Startups Announces TIPS NEXT Strategy, Celebrating $10.7 Billion in Follow-up Investment

South Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups unveiled the “TIPS Next Strategy” at a special event marking the 10th anniversary…

28 Nov 2024
South Korea Launches ‘Startup Korea Special Visa’ for Foreign Entrepreneurs and Startups

In a significant move to bolster its startup ecosystem, South Korea has launched the ‘Startup Korea Special Visa’ program, designed…

8 Nov 2024
South Korea Shines at CES 2025: Global Innovation Champion, Record-Breaking K-Startup Pavilion, Award-Winning Innovations

South Korea has been named a Global Innovation Champion at CES 2025, the world’s largest consumer electronics and ICT exhibition, cementing its position as a global leader in technological advancement. This recognition elevates South Korea into the top-tier Innovation Champions category in the annual evaluation by the U.S.-based Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the organizer of CES. Previously ranked as an Innovation Leader, South Korea now joins the ranks of nations like the U.S., U.K., Japan, France, and Germany. Recognized for Excellence Across 15 Categories South Korea’s ascension to this elite group reflects its exceptional performance across 15 categories, including: Encouragement of global tech trade Facilitation of cross-border data flow Startup and small business friendliness Pro-innovation legal frameworks Digital transparency Largest K-Startup Pavilion in CES History The K-Startup Pavilion, organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), made history at CES 2025 with the largest-ever integrated Korean presence. Located at Eureka Park—a venue dedicated exclusively to startups—the pavilion hosted 127 startups, a significant increase from the 91 startups featured in 2024. The initiative also involved 30 domestic support organizations, including…

10 Jan 2025
KoreaTechDesk Virtual Demo Day January 2025: Spotlighting Korean Innovation in Beauty Tech, Fashion Tech, and Consumer Products!

Are you ready to elevate your Beauty Tech, Fashion Tech, or Consumer Products startups to new heights? The KoreaTechDesk Virtual…

8 Jan 2025
COMEUP 2024 Concludes Successfully, Solidifying Its Status as a Global Startup Festival

The 6th edition of COMEUP 2024, a global startup festival organized by the Korea Startup Forum (Chairman Sangwoo Han), concluded…

16 Dec 2024
COMEUP 2024 Unveils Speaker Lineup: Global Leaders and Innovators to Gather in Seoul

Seoul is set to host the annual global startup festival COMEUP 2024 on December 11 and 12 at COEX in…

6 Dec 2024
Global Expansion Insights: Kristian Asani Shares Strategies for Startup Success

At the KoreaTechDesk Virtual Demo Day, Kristian Asani,  Senior Associate at Silicon Gardens, shared his journey, investment philosophy, and advice…

by Aditi Dave . 28 Nov 2024
Navigating Global Markets: Insights from Fintech and Innovation Expert Iskander Haouam

Iskander Haouam,  a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience in investment and entrepreneurship, brings a wealth of knowledge…

by Dae-jung Park . 15 Jul 2024
Floatic CEO Chan Lee on Leading Revolution in E-commerce Warehouse Automation with Visionary Strategy

Korean startup Floatic, a trailblazer in e-commerce warehouse automation, has recently made headlines by securing $3.8 million in its latest…

by Aditi Dave . 16 Jun 2024
TIPS Global Demo Day 2024: South Korean Startups Impress Global Investors with Cutting-Edge Tech Solutions

The TIPS Global Demo Day 2024, held virtually on December 27, proved to be a resounding success, featuring South Korea’s…

by Vallabh Rao . 30 Dec 2024

Tapping Into Korea’s High-Tech Ecosystem: Why TIPS Global Demo Day is a Must-Attend for VCs

Venture capitalists seeking high-impact, internationally scalable startups have an unprecedented opportunity at the TIPS Global Demo Day, scheduled for December…

by Kelly Jung . 19 Dec 2024
TIPS Overseas Marketing Global Expansion Support Program Virtual Demo Day on December 27, 2024

The TIPS Overseas Marketing Global Expansion Support Program Demo Day 2024, set to take place on December 27, 2024, from…

by Vallabh Rao . 2 Dec 2024
Korean Startups Drive Innovation at Japan IT Week 2024 with KDB NextONE Program Support

Seven dynamic South Korean startups showcased their cutting-edge solutions on October 21, 2024, ahead of Japan IT Week (October 23-25).…

by Dae-jung Park . 20 Nov 2024
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
Korean Legal Firm SEUM Emerges as a Premier Partner for Startups, Garnering Top Rankings

SEUM, a distinguished law firm based in South Korea, has solidified its position as a premier legal partner for startups,…

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SOLUM America Inc., a global leader in electronic shelf label (ESL) technologies, announced  the launch of its new Digital Signage…
by KoreaTechDesk Writer . 14 Jan 2025

Amogy, a U.S.-based pioneer in ammonia-based carbon-free power generation, has announced the successful completion of a $56 million venture funding…
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