We are planning to expand globally based on an unmanned structural steel cutting robot system. (Kwon Yong-seop, CEO of NeoArcRobotics)
We are developing an innovative injectable therapy to treat degenerative arthritis caused by aging. (An Dong-sun, CEO of RiflexScience)
The "IBK Changgong" Guro Center 15th demo day was held on the 10th at KT&G Sangsang Planet in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.
About 130 people, including officials from large corporations, startup-related institutions, and venture capital (VC), attended the demo day, leading to active networking amid strong interest. As each presentation progressed, investors kept taking notes, and after the talks ended, scenes of discussions about collaboration and investment possibilities unfolded throughout the venue.
"IBK Changgong" is a startup incubation platform operated by Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK). Based on the bank's accumulated small and midsize business finance know-how, consulting capabilities, and network, it supports the growth of innovative startups. The name "Changgong (創工)" carries the meaning of a "factory of startups" and a call to "soar into the blue sky."
On this demo day, 19 startups that took part in the 2026 IBK Changgong Guro 15th cohort took the stage. The corporations presented their technologies, business performance, and future growth strategies directly to investors and industry officials.
▲ CellWeverse, a company developing bio-materials based on cell culture without animal sacrifice ▲ Audioguy, a spatial audio IP solution company ▲ NeuralD, a company for autonomous inspections of power facilities ▲ RiflexScience, a developer of nucleic acid therapeutics for osteoarthritis ▲ JeongriSeupgwan, an ultra-personalized space organizing service ▲ HexaPro, a semiconductor materials company ▲ StellUp, a Korean-language learning platform for foreigners ▲ MOBI, an energy solution company based on reused batteries, among others, reflected the diverse lineup of participating companies.
These corporations drew investor interest by emphasizing their core strengths, including research and development capabilities, collaboration with large corporations, and global market entry strategies.
Yoon Jae-hee, plant manager of the IBK Changgong Guro Center, said, "This demo day is a meaningful occasion for corporations to share their achievements and vision so far," adding, "We will continue to support participating companies so they can further innovate, grow, and leap forward in the market."
Meanwhile, IBK Changgong operates startup incubation programs at six hubs nationwide, including Guro and Mapo in Seoul, as well as Busan, Daejeon, Gwangju, and Daegu. Since its launch in 2018 through 2026, it has supported and nurtured about 1,200 startups.