About POSCO IMP
About POSCO Open Innovation
The POSCO 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.
The POSCO 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.
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: Early May
STEP.1Identify promising startups closely related to POSCO Group’s key business areas.
- Application Period: Early May
Select based on submitted project proposal, with a focus on collaboration potential.
- Evaluation Period: Early May
STEP.2Select based on submitted project proposal, with a focus on collaboration potential.
- Evaluation Period: Early May
POSCO employees evaluate startups' technical and business capabilities through live presentations
STEP.3POSCO employees evaluate startups' technical and business capabilities through live presentations
Finalize selected startups and prepare for projects
STEP.4Finalize selected startups and prepare for projects
Solve real-world challenges through between POSCO and startups.
STEP.5Solve real-world challenges through between POSCO and startups.
After the project ends, share results, insights, and facilitate networking among POSCO Group and startups
STEP.6After the project ends, share results, insights, and facilitate networking among POSCO Group and startups
Identify promising startups closely related to POSCO Group’s key business areas.
- Application Period: Early May
STEP.1Identify promising startups closely related to POSCO Group’s key business areas.
- Application Period: Early May
Select based on submitted project proposal, with a focus on collaboration potential.
- Evaluation Period: Early May
STEP.2Select based on submitted project proposal, with a focus on collaboration potential.
- Evaluation Period: Early May
POSCO employees evaluate startups' technical and business capabilities through live presentations
STEP.3POSCO employees evaluate startups' technical and business capabilities through live presentations
Finalize selected startups and prepare for projects
STEP.4Finalize selected startups and prepare for projects
Solve real-world challenges through between POSCO and startups.
STEP.5Solve real-world challenges through between POSCO and startups.
After the project ends, share results, insights, and facilitate networking among POSCO Group and startups
STEP.6After the project ends, share results, insights, and facilitate networking among POSCO Group and startups
