Apply : 2019. 7.01 – 7.18 (until 15:00)
The number of successful startups : several dozen
The target companies : Startups with ICT convergence technology
The target markets :
Each year, we select over 100 companies to join our one-year membership accelerator program, by providing services such as consulting and business development to expand their businesses globally.
How we support
Consultation on legal, patent, accounting, PR and marketing issues for global market.
Foreign and domestic demo-days/roadshows for investment attraction and pitching opportunities.
Educational programs that help companies to prepare for future overseas expansion.
Incubation workspace with convenient facilities for stabilizing business base.
Product/market fit programs which allow startups to understand where and how to position themselves.
Who we are seeking for
- Technology innovative ICT companies who aim to expand their businesses globally.
How it works
1st round(7/01~7/18) : Document screening process with internal experts.
2nd round(7/23~7/25) : Interview with internal experts.
3rd round(7/26~7/30) : Document evaluation with external experts.
Apply Here : https://formstack.io/7DB8E
Contact : 031-5171-5637, info@born2global.com
2019 해외진출 지원사업 대상기업 수시선발 공고문
Apply : 2019. 1.30 – 2.20 (until 13:00)
Each year, we select over 100 companies to join our one-year membership accelerator program, by providing services such as consulting and business development to expand their businesses globally.
How we support
Consultation on legal, patent, accounting, PR and marketing issues for global market.
Foreign and domestic demo-days/roadshows for investment attraction and pitching opportunities.
Educational programs that help companies to prepare for future overseas expansion.
Incubation workspace with convenient facilities for stabilizing business base.
Product/market fit programs which allow startups to understand where and how to position themselves.
Who are you seeking for
- Technology innovative ICT companies who aim to expand their businesses globally.
How it works
1st round(1/30~2/22) : Document screening process with internal experts.
2nd round(2/25~3/20) : Document evaluation with external experts.
3rd round(3/21~25) : Interview with internal and external experts.
Apply Here : https://formstack.io/196CF
Contact : 031-5171-5637(5635), info@born2global.com
2019년 해외진출지원사업 대상기업 -멤버사- 선정 공고문
“Korea Startup Index 2019,” the sixth edition in the series has been recently published. According to our current survey, half of the respondents (65%) strongly agreed that COVID-19 will have a negative change in the startup ecosystem. Majority of respondents agreed that change and uncertainty will be part of our lives for a long time.
There is no endless crisis. A world dominated by convergence technology, led by innovative technology companies can exert significant influence and unprecedented leadership in unprecedented times of cataclysm and crisis. In uncertain times, we want to help companies navigate through the COVID-19 crisis and turn the crisis into an opportunity. The Korea Startup Index 2019 contains various information such as the current status of Korean startup ecosystem in COVID-19 and global investment trends towards startups.
Here are some highlights:
• Examination of the startup ecosystem and support policies in major countries
• Born2Global annual report
• Current state of the Korean startup ecosystem
• Startup investment trends in major countries
• Success stories of Korean startups
• Key factors in entering the global market related to COVID-19
- Tech media outlets
- Tech startups
- Digital communications tools
- Acceleration programs for startups
- Startups calendar 2020 (virtual conferences)
It is Born2Global’s greatest hope to provide readers with useful information and for this report to serve as an important reference.
We want to contribute through our Korea Startup Index 6th Edition to improving the environment for Korean innovative technology companies.
To read the entire report, download here.
>> Korea Startup Index 2019.pdf (Kr)
>> Korea Startup Index 2019.pdf (En)
By Hyunjin Choi
Linkflow, a Born2Global member company, won an accolade with FITT360, a 360-degree neckband type camera, in the Good Design Award on October 2nd. Good Design Award is one of the most renowned global design awards along with Red Dot Design Award, the International Design Excellence Awards, and iF Design Award. The winners are determined based on how they demonstrate excellence in originality, proposal power, aesthetics, and level of completion while raising the standards in modern product design and positioning as future model design.
Prior to this recognition, Linkflow has been selected in the major design awards. FITT360 was named as the CES Innovation Award Honoree in the Digital Imaging & Photography category for two consecutive years. It has also received a 2017 Good Design Gold Minister Award and Red Dot Product Design Award, as well as the IDEA 2018 Bronze award.
FITT360 is the world’s first neck wearable camera preserving 360-degree full viewpoint with only three cameras on the neckband. It captures first-person-view both in pictures and videos without using hands, even allowing users to share their life in real-time on the social media such as YouTube and Facebook. It has a good reputation with a thin and human engineering design.
“It is honorable to prove competitiveness and excellence of our product through the top-notch global design award again. For the design to maximize UX, we will strive to improve our technology to provide the best 360-degree wearable cameras meeting the customers’ expectations,” said Junse Kim, Product Design Director of Linkflow.
By Hyunjin Choi
“5G will be prevalent throughout the globe like electricity with the connectivity of billions of devices,” said James Cathey, the senior vice president and president of Global Business for Qualcomm Technologies Inc. He made a speech on the 5G Future at the 20th World Knowledge Forum. He stated that 5G will create an unprecedented disruptive industry with the most powerful impact that other communication technologies have never shown.
“In the new age, 5G breaks down the barriers to innovation. People will come across the newest technologies ever such as 4K video streaming, virtual reality, autonomous vehicles and so forth.
Pathbreaking innovation is possible with 5G. People will witness how powerful it is to disrupt all the existing industries,” added James Cathey.
He also mentioned the economic effect that 5G can bring to the world. The economic contributions of 3G and 4G are around USD 10 bn and USD 3 tn respectively. However, 5G is expected to bring USD 12 tn of the economic effect to the world and create 20 million jobs.
In his speech, he pointed out the successful 5G launching in Korea. Korea is the world-first 5G commercialized country with 3 million 5G subscribers.
Another guest speaker, Lee Junehee, the Samsung senior vice president leading Technology Strategy team within Mobile Communications Business, emphasized on the 5G partnership.
“Since the initiation of 5G, Samsung is leading the 5G market through partnerships with prestigious global companies including Qualcomm. In this hyper-connectivity era, a vast range of collaborations are important no matter how big or small the companies are,” said Mr. Lee.
Mr. Lee claimed more than 2 million people worldwide are using 5G networks with Samsung 5G smartphones, boasting Samsung is the leading company in the 5G smartphone market. According to him, the subscriber number is expected to be doubled by the end of the year. Samsung has released 5 kinds of 5G smartphones including GalaxyS 10, GalaxyNote 10, GalaxyA 90 etc. Mr. Lee noted Samsung will provide a quality 5G service to consumers through collaboration with various companies.
Mr. Cathey anticipated the 5G era will be the most winning opportunity ever to the startups. He said it is the time when small yet strong companies can harness new technologies and innovation.
“Startups had hard time in the 3G and 4G age since they needed SW and engineers for technology development. In the age of 5G, however, tremendous infrastructure and supply chains are available for startups, making this time a big chance for them,” claimed Mr. Cathey.
The 20th World Knowledge Forum, Asia’s biggest debate and knowledge forum, was held on September 25th - 27th at Jangchung Arena and the Sillar Hotel in Korea. A media giant, Maekyung Media Group launched the forum with a mission to transform Korea into a knowledge driven nation, decreasing knowledge gaps by sharing ideas. Under the theme of “Perspicacity towards Prosperity for All”, more than 250 leaders around the world shared their insights from technology to socio-political issues.
MWC Barcelona 2019 will be held in Spain from February 25th to 28th, 2019. B2G member companies will also participate in the exhibition with outstanding products and technologies. Visit booth and experience the amazing technology of Korean companies! www.mwcbarcelona.comThe list of participating companies is below:
LetinAR Co., Ltd. (B2G '18): PinMR™ -- Optical Solutions for AR Glasses>> Hall Congress Square Stand CS80
12CM GLOBAL PTE. LTD (B2G '18): echoss -- O2O & Fintech Solutions with echoss Stamp >> Hall 7 Stand 7G61
I-ON Communications Corp. (OTC:IONI) (B2G ’18): IONI -- Enterprise-Class Unstructured Data Management Solution>> Hall 7 Stand 7F85
Lillycover (B2G '18): Lillycover -- Plasma Skin Care Device >> Hall 1 Stand 1C51
The Monit smart diaper sensor attaches to the outside of a baby's diaper.
Nobody likes a dirty diaper, even if it's one of the realities parents have to cope with. So South Korean company Monit has set out to make the experience a bit more bearable. At CES, Monit shared what might be the ultimate wearable: a smart diaper.
Monit created a cookie-sized sensor with Bluetooth that attaches to the outside of a baby's diaper. The sensor can detect whether there's pee or poo in the diaper and alert parents and caregivers. No more need for a diaper sniff test.
Using a smart diaper sensor can reduce instances of diaper rash and urinary tract infections. Also data from the sensor can be used to track diaper consumption, pee and poo patterns and sleeping patterns.
The Monit smart diaper monitor launched in Korea and Japan at the end of 2018. The company is partnering with Kimberly Clark to bring Monit's tech to Huggies this April.
Monit also plans to transition from selling the smart diaper sensor to a subscription service that provides unlimited diapers and personalized care service for the baby. Pricing has not been announced at this time.
