24 Korean startups took the spotlight at TechCrunch Disrupt, the largest startup event in the United States, held this year in San Francisco. These startups were part of the Korea Pavilion, organized in collaboration by the KOTRA, KITRI (Korea Information Technology Research Institute), GSBA (The Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator), and Dankook University, aiming to highlight Korea’s burgeoning tech scene on the global stage.
The Korea Pavilion was the largest among five national pavilions at the event, highlighting the country’s growing presence in the global tech startup scene. Participating startups took the stage in sessions like the Live Pitch, attracting attention from investors and industry leaders.
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- Mangoslab: A printing service platform focused on enhancing UX
- AppTest AI: AI-based automated app testing service
- Dabeeo: AI service for detecting ground objects using satellite imagery
- Cochl: Sound AI software
- AIBIZ: Deep learning-based AI platform for manufacturing process diagnostics
- ZEZEdu: Ultra-personalized learning and assessment support service
- Quantumcat: Gold nanocatalyst air filter
- Handplus: Personalized medication management solution using AI-powered smartwatches
- Recycle Ledger: Circular resource supply chain tracking platform service
- SGLAB: Golf club solution combining in-club sensors with AI technology
- QBIC: Security synthetic data generation solution
- AI for Pet: AI-based pet healthcare solution
- SSNC: Cybersecurity operations automation solution
- Gcrypto: Blockchain-based online voting/polling system
- EQBR Holdings: Platform supporting Web3 infrastructure development
- Advanced View Technology: Display panels for mobile and metaverse applications
- DeepX: On-device AI semiconductors
- Plana: Vertical takeoff and landing electric aircraft
- Opto Electronics: Wafer-Level Optics (WLO) lighting modules
- Chabot Mobility: One-stop integrated mobility service based on driver lifecycle
- Extory: Development team management service by detecting changes in developer productivity
- FemtoRY: Silicon-based optical connection modules utilizing MEMS technology
- DAOL: Smart water level monitoring system
- KALO: Regional survey analysis service based on online activity data