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- KAIST Startup Tech Plaza
- KEP Program
- Lab Startup KAIST program
- Customized start-up consultation
- Idea Factory
- IR/PR video production and
digital marketing support - Innovative technology development and commercialization support program
- ISK Fast Prototyping
- KAIST Startup Incubating
- KAIST Startup Zoom Chat
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KAIST Startup Tech Plaza
- Overview
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Explore advanced technology trends such as medical science, materials/parts/equipment, ESG, AI, Big data and Metaverse through KAIST faculty and provide opportunities to network with KAIST tech startup talent
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- Requirements
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Potential entrepreneurs of KAIST faculty and students(enrolled, on leave of absence, alumni)
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- Details of support
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- Technology seminar :
haring KAIST’s technological competencies and global trends
- Technology seminar :
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- Business seminar:
Exploring market-based technologies and collaboration opportunities with companies at home and abroad
- Business seminar:
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- Investment promotion session :
IR pitching to investors (VC, accelerators, etc.)
- Investment promotion session :
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- Recruitment session:
Sharing entrepreneurial experiences, recruiting talent, and introducing job opportunities
- Recruitment session:
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- Publication of resource book :
Developing a database of technology/business seminars and IR/recruitment sessions
- Publication of resource book :
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- Process
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Conducted online and offline * Seoul Metropolitan Office and Zoom (interactive Q&A)
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- Period
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Six times a year / Three times in first half (April/May/June), three times in second half (September, October, November)
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Contact Us
: Metropolitan Office(Gangnam) 02-566-8835, 8836
KEP Program
- Overview
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A startup support program for early-stage startups in verifying technology and business models and facilitating scaling up through domestic and overseas investments
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- Requirements
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KAIST faculty members and (current) graduate students who set up a business within the past 3 years
- The project leader must be a full-time faculty member at KAIST
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- Details of support
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Support for team building, PoC(verification of technology feasibility, business viability, and marketability), financial support for global business expansion
- Support amount: Research project funding of 50-80 mil. KRW as per project stage
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- Period
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Once a year
(May-November)
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Contact Us
: KAIST Center for Startup Support 042-350-6494
Lab Startup KAIST
- Overview
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Supporting program for commercialization of KAIST Lab research outcome
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- Requirements
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Prospective startup team of KAIST faculty members and (current) graduate students
- The team leader must be either a faculty member or graduate student at KAIST and the business item must be based on lab research
- Not eligible if the item has been commercialized as of the announcement date
- The project leader must be a full-time faculty member at KAIST
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- Details of support
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Financial support and expert consultation (mentoring) required for the commercialization of research technology
- Support amount : R&D project funding of 50 mil. KRW
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- Period
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Once a year / June-December
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Contact Us
: KAIST Center for Startup Support 042-350-6494, 6495
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Customized Startup consultation
- Overview
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As part of entrepreneur-centered services, we provide situation-specific consultation on issues that arise during the startup process.
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- Requirements
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KAIST faculty and students interested in starting a business, and companies residing in the Startup Support Center
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- Details of support
Counseling field Main consultation Operating hours Consulting Law Legal basics related to starting a business, contract review/advice Every Wednesday(4 times a month) Lawyer Intellectual property Intellectual property rights analysis and management 2nd Thursday(once a month) Patent Attorney Labor Relations Employment rules, employment contracts, operating workforce etc. 3rd Thursday (once a month) Labor consultant Management/Accounting Tax, Accounting, funds 4th Thursday(once a month) Accountant Etc Other major issues related to starting a business When demand occurs (schedule adjustment) Expert -
How to apply
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Portal → Integrated reservation system
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Based on the consultation date, application is possible until the Friday of the previous week.
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If it is difficult to make a reservation through the integrated reservation system, you can apply by email to the person in charge.
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- General operation
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Consultation within a maximum of 1 hour for business-related matters only
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Online (Zoom) or offline (3rd floor, Room 312, W8 Building) consultation
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Contact Us :
- Operating Team. Nam-hee Kim (042-350-6465/ namige@kaist.ac.kr)
IR/PR video production and digital marketing support
- Overview
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Establish system to support media-based R&D technology commercialization through business model consulting and IR/PR video production support for regional small/medium-sized enterprises and startups with R&D outcomes and technology
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- Requirements
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Daejeon-based (potential) entrepreneurs and small/medium-sized enterprises (companies related to 4IR technologies such as IoT, wearable technology, 3D printers, big data, and AI)
- Support type
- Digital marketing (B2C company)
Design and prototype improvement → IR/PR video production → Crowdfunding, digital marketing
- Venture investment attraction (B2B company)
Assessment of business viability, including IP consulting → IR/PR video production → Attraction of venture investors (VC, accelerators, etc.)
- Digital marketing (B2C company)
- Support type
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- Details of support
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- Support for validation of business viability:
Support for validation of business viability
- Support for validation of business viability:
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- Video production support:
IR/PR customized video production (crowdfunding, venture investment, digital marketing, etc.)
- Video production support:
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On/offline investment attraction and marketing activity support
- Domestic/international crowdfunding and invitation of venture investors to demo days
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- Education to improve marketing capacity:
Video content production, digital media marketing education, etc.
- Education to improve marketing capacity:
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- Period
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Twice a year (May in first half, August in second half of year)
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Contact Us
: KAIST Center for Startup Support 042-350-6451
Innovative technology development and commercialization support program
- Overview
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Develop research-based commercialization model by encouraging KAIST laboratories with promising technology to further develop their technology
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Support systematic R&D to produce valuable results by raising technical standards of projects with verified prototypes
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Contribute to technology-based startup ecosystem by strengthening R&D capacities and improving products/services of regional companies using KAIST’s research resources
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- Requirements
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KAIST student/faculty
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- Details of support
- - KAIST Lab type
- Period
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Once a year (April)
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Contact Us
: KAIST Center For Startup Support 042-350-6451, 6452
ISK Fast Prototyping
- Overview
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Advanced prototyping support program for early-stage startups
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- Requirements
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KAIST faculty and students who set a business over the past 3 years
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- Details of support
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Hardware/firmware design and production
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Design/structure design and production
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1:1 expert mentoring
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- Period
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Three times a year / January, April, July
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Contact Us
: Idea Factory 042-350-6411, 6452, 6493
KAIST Startup Incubating
- Overview
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Startup supporting program for business incubation & startup growth by providing KAIST startup space, such as investment/business mentoring, legal, patent consultation support
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- Requirements
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A startup with at least one KAIST student or faculty member
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Individuals, corporations, or pre-startups with a business registration of 7 years and less
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- Support details
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Space, equipment, consultation (mentoring, legal, patent) support, and accelerating support
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- Period
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Twice a year (Every 6-month)
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Contact Us
: Metropolitan office(Gangnam) 02-566-8836
KAIST Startup Zoom Chat
- Overview
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Online Zoom consultation for KAIST Startup growth (attracting investment·engaging business·discovering talent)
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- Requirements
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KAIST Startups, mainly those selected for TIPS (faculty and student entrepreneurs)
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Faculty members and students with interest in KAIST Startup and business engagement
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- Support details
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Consultations with individual startup, introduction materials, and growth support(produced by KSDB, KSUS)
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- Period
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Every Saturday 09:00~12:00, Online Zoom (follow-up consultations available during the week if needed)
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Contact Us
: Metropolitan office(Gangnam)/ Visiting Professor Yong-chul Park in STARTUP KAIST (02-566-8835~6)
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Idea Factory
- Overview
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A shared prototyping space where ideas are developed using 3D printers, laser cutters, machine tools, and electronic parts, and business/commercialization opportunities are explored
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- Requirements
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KAIST faculty/staff and students(enrolled or on leave of absence)
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- Details of support
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- Prototyping Education
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Sharing of technology and experience in various fields required for product creation through hands-on workshops and online education
- Fields: Flexible expansion of prototyping themes to include deep learning, Arduino, modeling-simulation, and woodworking
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- Support for Equipment training in the Idea Factory
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After the training on safety rules, place, and equipment use is completed, the person will be authorized to use the equipment
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- Prototyping support
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Prototyping using various equipment
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Support for prototype production space, equipment, tools, components and materials
- Hours of operation :
Opening hours : Weekdays 09:00-21:00
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Contact Us
: Idea Factory 042-350-6411, 6413
- Equipment introduction
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3D Printing Zone
A space for 3D printing using FDM, SLA, MJP, and CJP 3D printers
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Sindoh 3DWOX-1 3D Printer
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Sindoh 3DWOX-2 3D Printer
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MJP Polyjet 3D Printer
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CJP Full Color 3D Printer
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SLA Sindoh A1 3D Printer
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BambuLab P1SC
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SLA FORM3 3D Printer
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Woodworking Zone
A space to make items from wood using woodworking equipment such as a table saw, band saw, and miter saw
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Festool Table Saw
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Festool Table Saw
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Scroll Saw
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Handheld Shaper CNC
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Scroll Saw
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Festool Plunge Saw
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Festool Plunge Saw
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Festool Plunge Saw
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Festool Miter Saw
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Festool Domino
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Festool Orbital Sander
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Festool Cordless Drill
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Machining Zone
A space to perform processing using various equipment such as a laser cutter, CNC, and lathe
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Metal Sheet-Type CNC (Tinyrobo P6012)
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Drilling Machine (Samchully STD-360)
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Lathe
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Bench Grinder
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Proxxon Miller
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Universal Sand Blaster
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Desktop CNC (Pocket NC V2 5-axi)
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Desktop CNC (LM6040)
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Lasercutting Zone
A space for 2D processing of acrylic materials and wood using laser cutters
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Universal Laser VLS350
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EPILOG LASER Fusion M2
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Laser Marking Machine
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Prototyping Zone
A space to create circuits, assemble processed parts, and finalize prototypes using soldering stations and electronic devices
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PCB Milling Machine
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PCB Printer
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Function Generator
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Hand tools
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Oscilloscope
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Power Supply
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Cutting Printer
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Mini PC Kit (NUC7i5BNK)
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Electronic Board (86-inch)
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Thermal Camera FLIR C3
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Oculus Quest 2
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Action Camera (SONY Fdr-x300r)
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Rework Station(YIHUA 1000B)
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LED Fan Heater
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LED Fan Heater
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Digital Soldering Station
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