Ulsan Information Industry Promotion Agency
Government ICT promotion agency supporting advanced manufacturing and digital technology adoption in Korea
- CEO / Founder
- Gu Ja-rok
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Ulsan Metropolitan City; Ministry of Science and ICT
Technology & Products
Key Products
Government ICT promotion services; 3D Printing Venture Knowledge Industrial Center operation; Export consultation facilitation; Industrial technology project management; KOLAS testing services
Technological Advantage
Government-backed infrastructure providing specialized AM support for large-scale industrial sectors like shipbuilding and petrochemicals.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Government support for ICT and advanced manufacturing technology development and commercialization
How They Differentiate
Differentiates through the operation of the 3D Printing Venture Knowledge Industrial Center, the largest specialized AM cluster in Korea, providing a comprehensive ecosystem specifically tailored for heavy industry applications in shipbuilding and automotive.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Korean manufacturing companies, startups, research institutions
Industry Verticals
Shipbuilding; Automotive; Petrochemicals
Competitors
KITECH 3D Printing Innovation Center; Materialise
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The agency led eight companies to participate in IFA 2024, securing $26 million in export consultations, with one company securing a $6 million contract and MOU for global service expansion. It has conducted industrial technology projects with UNIST since 2016 and won a SW engineering award from the National IT Industry Promotion Agency. The agency participated in Formnext 2018, Mtc China 2019, Emkamk Kr 2023b, and IFA Berlin 2024, and is a confirmed exhibitor for Formnext 2025.
Major Milestones
Confirmed exhibitor for Formnext 2025
Notable Customers
Local manufacturing enterprises in shipbuilding and automotive sectors; 30+ specialized 3D printing tenant companies