10 Innovative Startups Selected: Including TIME-Recognized Invention Company ‘Kangsters’ and 2025 Pre-Unicorn ‘PLANM’
Differential customized support provided, including global VC meetup matching and dedicated special booths
Summit to be held at Suwon Convention Center from Oct 1–2; Visitor pre-registration open until Sept 30
Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator announced on the 14th that they have finalized the selection of 10 innovative startups (‘G-Leaders 10’) to play a leading role in the ‘2025 Gyeonggi Startup Summit (G-SUMMIT 2025).’
‘G-Leaders 10’ refers to 10 outstanding startups among the summit participants that received high evaluations in five major categories, including innovation, growth potential, and competitiveness.
The selected companies are: ▲Kangsters Co., Ltd. (Indoor aerobic exercise solutions) ▲Portlogics Co., Ltd. (Logistics management solutions) ▲Moculatech Co., Ltd. (Eco-friendly power solutions) ▲Ionus Co., Ltd. (Eco-friendly power solutions) ▲WATA AI (Logistics automation solutions) ▲Studio Galilei Co., Ltd. (AI-based integrated DRT/MaaS solutions) ▲Beyond Medicine (AI digital therapeutics development) ▲AIWorks (AI integrated solutions) ▲Sian Solutions (Medical imaging modeling software) ▲PLANM Co., Ltd. (Comprehensive architectural solutions).
The social economy enterprise ‘Kangsters Co., Ltd.’ developed the wheelchair exercise device ‘Wheely-X,’ gaining international recognition for its innovation by being named one of TIME’s ‘200 Best Inventions of 2024,’ winning the CES Innovation Award, and receiving the Edison Awards Gold. It has been recognized as a promising startup pursuing both social and economic value, being selected as the first investment company of the Gyeonggi Impact Fund.
‘PLANM Co., Ltd.’ is a startup selected as a 2025 Pre-Unicorn by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups in recognition of its innovation in the modular construction field. It is drawing attention for its rapid revenue growth and potential for global market expansion.
These companies will be provided with benefits such as: ▲Meetup matching support with overseas VCs ▲Dedicated special booths in the ‘G-Leaders 10’ joint pavilion ▲Intensive promotion through official summit channels ▲Expansion of networking with domestic and international investors and global partners.
‘G-SUMMIT 2025,’ where members of the startup ecosystem including domestic and international entrepreneurs, investors, and innovative companies gather, will be held from October 1 to 2 at the Suwon Convention Center. Attendance is free. Pre-registration is available on the official website (g-startupsummit.or.kr).
Park No-geuk, Director General of the Future Growth Industry Bureau of Gyeonggi Province, said, “The ‘G-Leaders 10’ announced for the first time this year will become a symbol representing the innovation and global competitiveness of startups discovered and supported by Gyeonggi Province. We will strengthen customized support, including investment linkage and overseas expansion support.”
Reporter Kim Chun-sung (kcs8@dt.co.kr)
