ABOUT START : POSCOxSTARTUP OPEN INNOVATION
ABOUT START :
POSCOxSTARTUP OPEN INNOVATION
The POSCO Group Open Innovation Program connects POSCO Group with startups that have advanced technologies and strong growth potential, driving future innovation.
In collaboration with POSCO Group, we not only co-develop technologies but also foster a virtuous cycle by connecting investments to outstanding companies.
POSCOxSTARTUP OPEN INNOVATION connects POSCO Group with startups
that have advanced technologies and strong growth potential, driving future innovation.
In collaboration with POSCO Group, we not only co-develop technologies
but also foster a virtuous cycle by connecting investments to outstanding companies.
Access to POSCO’s technological and commercialization infrastructure
Support for R&D resources through POSCO Research Institute and RIST
Collaboration with POSCO GroupAccess to POSCO’s technological and commercialization infrastructure
Support for R&D resources through POSCO Research Institute and RIST
Up to KRW 50 million in commercialization funding in collaboration with Seoul Business Agency and related institutions
Investment opportunities from POSCO for high-performing startups
Funding SupportUp to KRW 50 million in commercialization funding in collaboration with Seoul Business Agency and related institutions
Investment opportunities from POSCO for high-performing startups
Matching with working-level professionals from POSCO Group to receive hands-on, experience-based insights
Support to strengthen commercialization capabilities
Field-Specific Expert MatchingMatching with working-level professionals from POSCO Group to receive hands-on, experience-based insights
Support to strengthen commercialization capabilities
Preferred admission to Change Up Ground locations
in Pohang, Seoul, and Gwangyang.
Priority Access to Office SpacePreferred admission to Change Up Ground locations
in Pohang, Seoul, and Gwangyang.
Identify promising startups closely
related to POSCO Group’s key business areas.
- Application Period: June
STEP.1Identify promising startups closely
related to POSCO Group’s key business areas.
- Application Period: June
Select based on submitted project proposal,
with a focus on collaboration potential.
- Review Period: Early July
STEP.2Select based on submitted project proposal,
with a focus on collaboration potential.
- Review Period: Early July
POSCO employees evaluate startups' technical
and business capabilities through live presentations
- 1st Interview: Early July ~ Mid July
STEP.3POSCO employees evaluate startups' technical
and business capabilities through live presentations
- 1st Interview: Early July ~ Mid July
Finalize selected startups and
prepare for projects
- Final Selection: Mid July
STEP.4Finalize selected startups and
prepare for projects
- Final Selection: Mid July
Solve real-world challenges through
between POSCO and startups.
- PoC Project: July ~ October
STEP.5Solve real-world challenges through
between POSCO and startups.
- PoC Project: July ~ October
After the project ends, share results,
insights, and facilitate networking among
POSCO Group and startups
- Connecting Day: November
STEP.6After the project ends, share results,
insights, and facilitate networking among
POSCO Group and startups
- Connecting Day: November
Identify promising startups closely related to POSCO Group’s key business areas.
- Application Period: June
STEP.1Identify promising startups closely related to POSCO Group’s key business areas.
- Application Period: June
Select based on submitted project proposal, with a focus on collaboration potential.
- Review Period: Early July
STEP.2Select based on submitted project proposal, with a focus on collaboration potential.
- Review Period: Early July
POSCO employees evaluate startups' technical and business capabilities through live presentations
- 1st Interview: Early July ~ Mid July
STEP.3POSCO employees evaluate startups' technical and business capabilities through live presentations
- 1st Interview: Early July ~ Mid July
Finalize selected startups and prepare for projects
- Final Selection: Mid July
STEP.4Finalize selected startups and prepare for projects
- Final Selection: Mid July
Solve real-world challenges through between POSCO and startups.
- PoC Project: July ~ October
STEP.5Solve real-world challenges through between POSCO and startups.
- PoC Project: July ~ October
After the project ends, share results, insights, and facilitate networking among POSCO Group and startups
- Connecting Day: November
STEP.6After the project ends, share results, insights, and facilitate networking among POSCO Group and startups
- Connecting Day: November
