The Keeper and For Natures Win CES Innovation Awards... Residents of Eunpyeong Startup Support Center

Eunpyeong District: "Global Recognition Achieved Through Technological Innovation"

Seoul Eunpyeong District (District Mayor Kim Mikyung) announced on November 10 that The Keeper and For Natures, two resident companies of the Eunpyeong Startup Support Center, have won the CES Innovation Awards at CES 2026, the world's largest electronics and IT exhibition.

Two resident companies of Eunpyeong Startup Support Center won the CES Innovation Award. Provided by Eunpyeong-gu.

The CES Innovation Award is organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in the United States and is given to innovative products that are expected to lead the world, based on a comprehensive evaluation of technology, design, and customer value. CES, held every January in Las Vegas, is a flagship exhibition where global companies and startups showcase the latest technologies.

The Keeper is a company leading the establishment of electric vehicle safety infrastructure based on artificial intelligence (AI) fire detection and cooling control technology. The award-winning ‘TK-UNDERSHIELD’ is a remote system based on an underbody sprinkler that detects early signs of electric vehicle fires, enabling rapid initial response and preventing the spread of fires.

For Natures is an eco-friendly climate technology startup based on biological carbon capture technology, and received awards in both the ‘Smart Community’ and ‘Sustainability & Energy Transition’ categories. Its flagship product, HEALIM, was recognized for its innovation and marketability as a climate response technology.

Kim Mikyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong District, stated, “With these Eunpyeong Startup Support Center resident companies winning the CES Innovation Awards, the international competitiveness of Eunpyeong District’s startups has been proven, and a bridgehead for entering overseas markets has been established. We will continue to actively support the discovery and sustainable growth of a second wave of innovative startups.”