The Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT) has announced the selection of five innovative startups for the 13th round of its flagship Innovation Icon scale-up program. Designed to identify and support high-growth companies with the potential to become unicorns, the program continues to attract strong interest from the startup ecosystem. In this latest round, a total of 184 companies applied, resulting in a highly competitive selection process with a ratio of approximately 37 to 1.
Selected Startups
- Dime Research=Provides AI-based autonomous manufacturing solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency in logistics and production systems.
- Marqvision Korea =Operates an all-in-one intellectual property platform dedicated to brand protection and IP management.
- VoyagerX=Offers AI-powered video editing tools(Vrew) and mobile scanning(vFlat)services for content creators and professionals.
- OneSemicon=Develops high-speed signal transmission chips (RCDs), which are essential components in memory semiconductor technology.
- Westworlds= A next-generation content production company that utilizes real-time visual effects (VFX) technology.
Each selected company will receive up to KRW 20 billion (approximately USD 15 million) in credit guarantees over a three-year period. Alongside financial support, the program offers preferential guarantee rates as low as 0.5 percent, as well as fee reduction benefits. In addition, participants gain access to a wide range of non-financial services, including expert consulting, overseas expansion support, and promotional assistance aimed at helping them scale more effectively in global markets.
