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Innopolis is a Symbol of Korea's Leap and Transformation.
Established in 1973 as the Daedeok Research Complex, Innopolis has been the birthplace of advanced technologies that have driven Korea's economic development. Innopolis now forms the heart of Korean science, comprising five major research and development hubs in Daedeok, Gwangju, Daegu, Busan, and Jeonbuk, along with 14 specialized smaller zones across the country.
Countless achievements that have positioned Korea as a global leader in science and technology were born in Innopolis, and even now, innovative outcomes continue to emerge, transforming the lives of the nation's people.
Innopolis is an organic collaborative network where industries, academia, research institutions, and supporting organizations work together. In these concentrated areas, technologies across various fields have been able to converge and evolve, solidifying their status as global leading regions.
1970 Infrastructure Development Period Laying the Foundation for Strengthening National Research and Development Capabilities
- 1973 Formulation of the Basic Plan for the Construction of Daedeok Research and Education City
- 1974 Initiation of Infrastructure Development and Research Institute Construction for Daedeok Research Complex
1980 Research Infrastructure Expansion Period Commencement of Government-Funded Research Institutes Moving In
- 1981 Construction of the Daedeok Research Complex
- 1986 Incorporation of the Daedeok Research Complex into Daejeon Metropolitan City
1990 Innovation Creation Period Entry of Private Company Research Institutes and Establishment of Academia-Industry-Research Collaboration Foundation
- 1992 Formation and Completion of the Daedeok Research Complex
- 1993 Enactment of the Daedeok Research Complex Management Act
2000 Innovation Cluster Formation and Leap Period Growth of the Science and Technology Network and R&D-Oriented Innovation Cluster
- 2000 Declaration Ceremony of Daedeok Valley and Commencement of High-Tech Companies Moving In
- 2004 Decision on the Development Policy for Daedeok Innopolis
Creation of a Venture Ecosystem for Academia-Industry-Research Network and Advanced Technology Commercialization
- 2005 Enactment of the "Special Act on the Promotion of Daedeok Innopolis, etc.," Launch of Daedeok Innopolis and Establishment of the Innopolis Support Headquarters
- 2010 Globalization of the Korean Science Park Model (K-STP)
Establishment of Technology Commercialization Infrastructure such as Daedeok TechBiz Center (TBC) and Convergence Technology Commercialization Center (CTCC)
Establishment and Expansion of Regional Research and Development Centers
- 2011 Formulation of the 2nd Comprehensive Plan for the Development of Innopolis Zones, Addition of Gwangju and Daegu Innopolis
- 2012 Amendment and Implementation of the "Special Act on the Promotion of Daedeok Innopolis, etc.," Renaming of the Innopolis Foundation and Addition of Busan Innopolis
- 2013 40th Anniversary Celebration of Daedeok Innopolis
- 2015 Addition of Jeonbuk Innopolis
- 2019 Designation of Six Small Innopolis (Ansan, Gimhae, Jinju, Changwon, Pohang, Cheongju)
- 2020 Designation of Six Small Innopolis (Gumi, Gunsan, Naju, Ulju, Hongneung, Cheonan-Asan)
Advancing into a Global Innovation Cluster Leading Global Technology Commercialization
- 2022 Designation of Two New Specialized Zones (Incheon, Chuncheon)
OVERVIEW
- About KOREA INNOVATION FOUNDATION
KOREA INNOVATION FOUNDATION is a professional technology commercialization institution to efficiently pursue the business of fostering according to the Special Act on the Promotion of Special Research and Development Zones, Etc.
- About the INNOPOLIS
With the diffusion of the INNOPOLIS model to other regional hubs, total five INNOPOLISes are currently in operation, making significant contributions to balanced regional development in South Korea.
THE INNOPOLIS MODEL
- The INNOPOLIS Model
The INNOPOLIS, as an R&D-focused innovation cluster, is contributing to national economic growth via intellectual property creation and technology commercialization.
INNOPOLIS creates an Innovation Cluster with a Virtuous Circle of R&D, Tech Commercialization, Re-investment
STP
- Characteristics of STP Training Program
The STP training program has introduced Korean style of management system for Science & Technology Parks(STPs). Participants of the STP program will get hands on know-how on development, operation and management of STP
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Sharing the know-how
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Customized Solution
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Building a social network
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Hands on experience
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