Gwangjin District Applies Resident Companies' New Technologies from Gwangjin Economic Hub Center to District Administration

Nine Demonstration Projects Completed
Public-Private Collaboration Achieved Without Additional Budget

On December 12, the Gwangjin District Office in Seoul (Mayor Kim Kyungho) announced that it had successfully completed the "Gwangjin Economic Hub Center Resident Company-Linked District Policy Demonstration Project," which has been underway since January this year, achieving results in both local business growth and district policy innovation.

Kim Kyungho, Mayor of Gwangjin District (left), and officials are watching a demonstration of a frying robot. Provided by Gwangjin District.

This project was designed to help local startups secure initial sales channels, address the lack of opportunities for demonstration, and pilot new technologies in district government projects. The district implemented nine demonstration projects, involving five departments and six companies, through public-private cooperation without allocating a separate budget.

In the artificial intelligence and robotics sector, Helper Robotics donated a frying robot worth 8 million won to a local restaurant and provided free access to the robot at a startup research facility within Konkuk University Campus Town. The company verified product performance in real cooking environments, helping to reduce the risk of startup losses for young entrepreneurs.

SYMH Healthcare installed a musculoskeletal screening device worth 20 million won in the lobby of the Gwangjin Economic Hub Center. By offering free health measurement services to local residents and resident companies, the initiative improved both community health and the accuracy of medical screenings.

In the startup support sector, Team Hapso organized an "Entrepreneur's Day" networking event for 110 startups, strengthening the collaborative ecosystem. By leveraging a youth-centered community, the company also promoted major district youth policies, such as youth meal boxes and youth challenge support projects, in a targeted manner.

Eco Renaissance produced promotional materials for the district mascot "Gwangijini" using recycled plastic, promoting environmental values. Datawise, in collaboration with the Public Health and Hygiene Division and Sejong University, worked to spread a healthy food culture by analyzing nutrition, running a low-sugar campaign, and improving menus at local restaurants. Uwon Steel Industry demonstrated corporate social responsibility by donating 5 million won to vulnerable groups.

Mayor Kim Kyungho stated, "This project has laid the foundation for growth together with local businesses and is an innovative administrative model that improved the quality of district services and generated tangible results without additional costs. We will continue to support the sustainable development of startups through close cooperation with the Gwangjin Economic Hub Center."