National Research Council of Science and Technology Hosts '2026 ITX' to Connect Deep-Tech Startups with Large Corporations
The National Research Council of Science and Technology (NST) has organized a special event to support the growth of domestic deep-tech startups. This event was designed to provide startups with strong technological capabilities the opportunity to meet directly with investors and large corporations.
Held under the name '2026 ITX,' the core objective of this event is to help innovative technologies developed in research institutes become commercialized in the actual market. In particular, a large number of startups in key future industrial sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and biotechnology are expected to participate.
Participating startups will introduce their technologies to representatives from large corporations and conduct consultations for investment attraction and technological cooperation. For large corporations as well, this is expected to be a great opportunity to find partners with innovative technologies.
Beyond simply being a venue for introducing technology, this event is expected to play a significant role in creating an ecosystem where research institutes and companies collaborate. The government and research institutions plan to continue actively supporting the revitalization of domestic technology startups through such initiatives.
The hosting of '2026 ITX' will serve as an important stepping stone for South Korean deep-tech companies to gain competitiveness in the global market. As technological innovation becomes a crucial driver of economic growth, there is significant interest surrounding this event.