The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 24th that it held the "Mentorship Program for ICT Innovative Companies" 2025 mentee-mentor matching ceremony at the Pangyo Gyeonggi Startup Campus, utilizing the experiences and know-how of senior venture entrepreneurs and startup experts (mentors) to support the startup activities of prospective entrepreneurs and early-stage startups (mentees) in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The 50 selected mentee corporations will receive personalized 1:1 dedicated mentoring that closely supports all aspects of starting a business, along with customized support required by individual companies, such as investment attraction and business model development. They will also receive management consulting (legal, patent, accounting), and opportunities for investment attraction and business expansion through regular investor relations (IR) meetings and networking events. Notably, starting this year, practical training on generative AI-based marketing and investment attraction will be offered to support the adoption and transition of AI for startups. Additionally, in the second half of the year, plans are underway to discover new mentors with expertise in related fields and implement capacity-building programs.
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and Awesome Entertainment announced on the 24th that they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the 23rd at KIST headquarters to promote scientific popularization and cultural dissemination. This MOU aims to produce and distribute science content centered around the large scientific YouTube channel "BODA" operated by the two institutions, to enhance the public's interest and understanding of science and technology, and to strengthen communication between scientists and the general public. Key points include: ▲ cooperation in content appearance and scientific consulting by KIST researchers, ▲ joint planning of content development and linkage to science popularization programs, ▲ dissemination of collaborative content across various platforms such as social media and broadcasting, ▲ presentation of a public science communication model through the discovery of "star scientists." The two institutions plan to expand platforms for researchers and the public to communicate and create an environment where science and technology can be accessed more familiar.
The Korea Pasteur Institute announced on the 24th that it signed a research agreement with the Sookmyung Women's University College of Pharmacy on the 17th for the development of treatments for aging and infectious diseases. This agreement is a proactive measure to address the necessity of treatments for aging diseases due to the entry into a super-aged society. The plan is to conduct joint research to realize healthy aging and allow older adults to live vibrantly, by merging the infrastructure of the Pasteur Institute with the research capabilities of the College of Pharmacy. With the establishment of a new drug development platform and infrastructure, the Korea Pasteur Institute expects to achieve faster and more efficient new drug development.