Apollon Inc., a medtech startup based in Seoul, will collaborate with the Laser Biomedical Research Center (LBRC) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with the aim of developing and conducting clinical trials of non-invasive CGMs using Raman spectroscopy for the next two years. Dr. Peter So, Professor of Mechanical and Biological Engineering and Director of the MIT LBRC, and Dr. Jeonwoong Kang of the Department of Mechanical Engineering will lead the collaboration. As a result of Apollon's expertise in Raman diagnostics and spectrometer miniaturization, MIT will invite Dr. Youngk
Gridwiz, a Korea-based energy clean-tech company, announced the successful validation of its V2G (Vehicle to Grid) charging technology through the Smart Green Industrial Complex-Microgrid Project. An industrial complex in Changwon, Korea, is used as the project base to test whether electricity could be supplied to customers by leveraging hydrogen fuel cells, photovoltaic power, and other clean energy sources along with chargers and EV resources with ESS and V2G capabilities, without relying on utility power. As a project participant, Gridwiz’s role is to build and operate V2G charging stations
Adler's 3D gallery in NYC Times Square reflects messages typed on mobile. Pioneering 3D startup, Adler Inc., showcased their real-time 3D advertisement in New York Times Square from May 8th to 14th. Adler's 3D gallery in NYC Times Square reflects messages typed on mobile. In Times Square, visitors scanned a QR code on the billboard to project their personalized messages in real-time 3D space. Over 67,000 messages were displayed, including personal names and heartfelt tributes to beloved icons. Adler’s free advertising solution enables users to freely share their messages, without having to spe
photo : LiDAR built-in car lamp developed by SOSLAB and SL Corporation SOSLAB, a global leader of 3D high-performance LiDAR hardware and software technologies, and SL Corporation (KRX:005850), a global automotive lamps manufacturer, announced that they had entered into a technology development contract for the core LiDAR technologies and products with a goal of mass production. Through distribution of its LiDAR hardware and software system parts, SOSLAB will provide autonomous driving and state-of-the-art safety functions for SL Corporation’s automotive lamps. Based on the functions, SL Corpor
photo : A digital garment made in CLO and powered by Unreal Engine CLO Virtual Fashion, a global leader in digital garment solutions and the developer of CLO and Marvelous Designer, and Epic Games, the developer of Unreal Engine, today announced that the companies have purchased shares in each other. “We strongly believe that digital garments will play a significant role in the future of digital entertainment and metaverse platforms,” said Simon Kim, CEO of CLO Virtual Fashion. “We are building toward a future where we imagine the digitization of everything, the convergence of fashion with ent
Oncocross, a Seoul-based AI drug discovery and development biotech, announced the completion of phase 1 global clinical trial of OC514, a treatment targeting sarcopenia and other rare muscular diseases. Phase 1 was conducted in Australia. Sarcopenia, a syndrome characterized by progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength that is often accompanied by age-related issues and cancers, was coded as a specific disease by the CDC and WHO in 2016. Although there are no approved drugs in the market yet, the sarcopenia-related healthcare market is gradually expanding including
Lifegoson Corp. announced on April 13 that its March sales grew 105% year-on-year to 54.2 billion won, surpassing 5 billion won in monthly sales for the first time, and its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), a measure of cash flow, turned positive for the first time. This marks a significant achievement for Lifegoeson. as it has focused on innovating the mobile laundry sector by upgrading its IT technology and infrastructure over the past three years, diversifying its business portfolio around laundry to become a comprehensive laundry company. LaundryGo, w
IGAWorks, a big data platform company, announced on the 14th that it recorded 200.9 billion won in sales (operating revenue) on a consolidated basis in 2022. Group data-based ad handling amounted to 542.2 billion won, up 11% from the previous year, and EBITDA (net profit before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) was 2.84 billion won, maintaining a surplus trend over the past three years. Although growth temporarily slowed down in the fourth quarter of last year due to the global economic crisis, igaworks continued to grow in double digits in both advertising revenue and sales, and t
Gangwon Creative Economy Innovation Center announced that it is recruiting the second round of participants for the '2023 Gangwon Local Venture Company Growth Stage Customized Support Project', which is promoted by the Gangwon Creative Economy Innovation Center to revitalize local entrepreneurship, until June 21. Anyone who is planning to start a local venture company or a business that utilizes local resources to increase the value and competitiveness of the region can apply. However, the business must be located in Gangwon-do or be planning to relocate. Selected companies will receive 20 mil
On March 7, the Gangwon Creative Economy Innovation Center held the opening ceremony of the '2023 5th Gangwon Online Marketer Training Project,' which is promoted by the Gangwon Creative Economy Innovation Center to train online marketing professionals and expand the online market sales of small businesses. Held simultaneously at Catholic Kanto University (Gangneung), Gangwon Innovation Center Regional Business Unit (Wonju), and Gangwon Innovation Center MOCA Square (Chuncheon), a total of 40 marketers, Gangwon Provincial Office Jobs Division Team Leader Lee Sang-bong, and other guests partici