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A total of 102 startups from six sectors selected for the 'Super-Gap Startup 1000+ Project', a flagship deep-tech startup support initiative of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, gathered to present their project achievements and conduct networking. The ministry announced plans to further expand such cross-technology networking opportunities to enable more technologies to converge and pioneer new markets.
Six lead institutions for the Super-Gap Project, including Seoul National University's System Semiconductor Industry Promotion Center, held the '2026 Second Win-Win Forum' in a technology exchange format at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 18th. The event was organized to bring together key players from domestic and international deep-tech ecosystems to share insights on technology and industry trends and expand the foundation for global cooperation.
A distinctive feature of this event was that startups from six sectors—semiconductors, robotics and advanced manufacturing, bio-health, content and cybersecurity, mobility, and quantum—gathered in one place. Mok Seung-hwan, Director of the Startup Venture Innovation Division at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, stated, "Recently, deep-tech creates value through the convergence of different technologies," adding, "The purpose of this event is to create collaboration opportunities for companies and researchers from different fields who are usually difficult to meet."
Companies that conducted IR (investor relations) presentations at the event also focused on introducing their technologies and business models with an emphasis on cooperation with customers in other industries. Wang Seong-ho, CEO of Vital IC (formerly Nemesis), emphasized, "We are designing semiconductors that can solve the biggest challenges in healthcare devices: accuracy, size, battery life, and price." He added, "Utilizing these will enable the creation of various wearable devices capable of processing biosignals."
Jeon Won-ho, CEO of MultiScale Instrument, which manufactures atomic microscopes used in semiconductor manufacturing processes, also stressed, "Partnerships between hardware and software are crucial," noting, "We must create an ecosystem where diverse technologies come together so they can be properly utilized across the entire semiconductor industry."
Additionally, on this day, 27 startups including Zeta Mobility, CrossHub, XG, CosmoK, CryptoLab, and Anabatic Semi conducted IR presentations. Over 20 companies set up exhibition booths to showcase their technologies and engage in networking.
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups plans to increase support for providing commercialization opportunities to companies selected under the Super-Gap Project. This includes supporting initiatives such as 'Everyone's Challenge,' an open innovation support program for each deep-tech sector, to achieve tangible results.
Director Mok Seung-hwan stated, "The Ministry of SMEs and Startups will continue to support convergence across various fields so that startups' innovative technologies can combine with diverse industries and be utilized in actual markets," adding, "We expect deep-tech companies to drive innovation through cross-technology collaboration."
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