The ‘PanPan Demo-Day’ successfully concluded on December 12. The event aimed to energize Pangyo’s startup ecosystem and integrated the domestic and international Demo-Day of the ‘2024 Global Accelerating Program’ and the 12th PanPan Day.
Organized by Gyeonggi-do and the Gyeonggi-do Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA) with Y&Archer Inc. as the managing agency, the event supported global expansion and investment attraction for startups. Held at the Gyeonggi Startup Campus’ multipurpose hall and The Link, the event welcomed 30 domestic and international investors as evaluators. Twelve startups participating in the ‘2024 Gyeonggi-do Global Accelerating Program’ showcased their visions.
Each startup presented for 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. They demonstrated their technological strengths and business viability, sparking interest from investors.
Nexpotsolution introduced its Layer QR-CODE-based product authentication solution, advancing QR code technology to combat counterfeiting.
Fairy showcased its CRM marketing platform, which is driven by online user data analysis and enhances customer experiences through personalized marketing strategies.
ASAP Korea proposed a sports branding and merchandising solution to strengthen the connection between sports teams, brands, and fans while diversifying revenue streams.
Soft Landers unveiled its relocation service platform, providing seamless migration and settlement solutions for frequent international movers.
Ekleer presented advanced mirroring technology to enhance the smart display market, optimizing user experiences across diverse environments.
Alfred Pets highlighted its eco-friendly cat litter made from upcycled coffee grounds, offering a sustainable option in the pet care market.
Pet Ground introduced a body composition analysis system for pets, enabling scientific health management for pet owners.
Pitch Interactive announced an interactive real-time sports information platform, enhancing live sports broadcasting with rich game data.
K-Style Hub showcased its beauty commerce platform, tailored for Southeast Asian consumers, through advanced content analysis technology, supporting the global market expansion of Korean beauty brands.
Harpy Chat unveiled an AI role-play platform based on language model technology. The platform allows for immersive conversational experiences in various scenarios.
Piten revealed its natural bio-material P10, developed to alleviate itching and offer a safe and effective solution for skin conditions.
Gioventures introduced a subscription platform for eco-friendly daily necessities under the ‘GeoClean,’ promoting sustainable consumption practices.
These innovative presentations received high praise from investors, promising significant potential in the global market.
Twenty key domestic investors, including LOTTE Ventures, Magellan Technology Investment, and DAYLI Partners, along with ten international investors, such as Simsan Ventures and Plug and Play Japan, explored partnership opportunities with the promising startups. Overseas IR presentations were conducted online, further expanding the global network.
The program has energized Pangyo’s startup ecosystem, paving the way for continuous innovation and the emergence of global business models.
Pangyo Techno Valley is a global integrated R&D hub focused on IT, BT, CT, and NT, integrating Research (R), People (P), Information (I), and Trade (T). As Gyeonggi-do’s representative innovation cluster, Pangyo Techno Valley was established to secure national new growth drivers such as technological innovation, human resource development, job creation, and enhancing international business competitiveness. As of 2023, 1,666 companies employ 78,751 people, and it has positioned itself as the most innovative hub in South Korea, with sales amounting to 167.7 trillion KRW (125.5 billion USD).
Furthermore, the Techno Valley Innovation Division of the Gyeonggi-do Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA) holds monthly events such as the Pangyo Evening Meet-Up, Pan-Pan Day, and the Pangyo Startup Investment Exchange “In-Best Pangyo” to maximize the value of Pangyo Techno Valley. They also support the Pangyo Overseas Promotion Program, which publicizes information about Pangyo’s companies, products, and services to domestic and foreign investors and the media, thereby facilitating foreign investment.
