Government of South Korea

SES AI Corporation announces that it will increase investment for Li-Metal battery development in South Korea

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

SES was the only North American battery company to participate in the event, where South Korea announced a total of $1.15 billion of planned investment for batteries, semiconductors, and other industries.

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  • SES was the only North American battery company to participate in the event, where South Korea announced a total of $1.15 billion of planned investment for batteries, semiconductors, and other industries.
  • This is why we are investing in development in Korea, said Dr. Hu.
  • Founded in 2012, SES is an integrated Li-Metal battery manufacturer with strong capabilities in material, cell, module, AI-powered safety algorithms and recycling.
  • Formerly known as SolidEnergy Systems, SES is headquartered in Boston and has operations in Singapore, Shanghai, and Seoul.

South Korean Government's Startup Residency and Acceleration Program K-Startup Grand Challenge 2021 is Accepting Applications Till June 15, 2021

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

SEOUL, South Korea, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --2021 has been a breakthrough year for the Korean startup ecosystem despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --2021 has been a breakthrough year for the Korean startup ecosystem despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • The South Korean government aims to attract global startups to set up operations in South Korea.
  • Startups from around the world can apply to K-Startup Grand Challenge 2021 till June 15, 2021.The program represents an unparalleled opportunity for startups to expand into the South Korean and wider Asian markets.
  • Texas-based health-tech startup Ommo technologies spread its reach to the Asian markets with participation in the K-Startup Grand Challenge 2020 program.

K-Startup Grand Challenge Sees 33% Surge in Global Applications as Entrepreneurs Flock to South Korea in the COVID-19 Era

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

South Korea's economy is set to recover with the lowest expected GDP decline among developed countries and an ongoing maintenance of low COVID-related cases.

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  • South Korea's economy is set to recover with the lowest expected GDP decline among developed countries and an ongoing maintenance of low COVID-related cases.
  • The K-Startup Grand Challenge Program will host 60 competing teams in South Korea's Pangyo Techno Valley for a 3-month accelerator program.
  • I can understand why entrepreneurs have increased interest in applying and working on their businesses in South Korea."
  • The K-Startup Grand Challenge is accepting applications until Thursday, June 25, 2020 at midnight Samoa Standard Time or 7 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

Accelerate Your Business in South Korea Through 2019 K-Startup Grand Challenge

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Friday, May 24, 2019

Entrepreneurs from across the globe should set their sights on participating in the 2019 K-Startup Grand Challenge.

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  • Entrepreneurs from across the globe should set their sights on participating in the 2019 K-Startup Grand Challenge.
  • Applications for the K-Startup Grand Challenge are currently being accepted through June 14, 2019.
  • The top 40 teams of the K-Startup Grand Challenge will receive a total of $10,840 over 3.5 months to cover living expenses.
  • Since its inception, the K-Startup Grand Challenge has proven to be an outstanding success, fostering growth for international startups.