The Korea Innovation Foundation (Innopolis) participated in Asia’s largest deep-tech event, SWITCH 2024, held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from the 27th to the 30th, supporting the global expansion of 10 outstanding startups from South Korea.
Attending SWITCH 2024 under the Innopolis Pavilion, these 10 excellent Korean startups showcased their latest technologies in various fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), eco-friendly technology, biotechnology, and robotics. Their participation aimed to increase global awareness and strengthen cooperation with overseas markets.
Additionally, the Innopolis Pavilion took part in the Slingshot Pitching Competition—the main event of SWITCH 2024 and a prestigious global startup competition—and successfully qualified for the final round. AgosVision, a company developing a wide-field 3D vision sensor, attracted attention by being selected among the Top 50 at Slingshot 2024.
During the SWITCH period, Innopolis organized and operated various programs, such as the Global Demo Day and AIMX Summit 2024, to enable the 10 startups to showcase their latest technologies and products to the global market.
Key Highlights of Innopolis’ Participation at SWITCH 2024
- Innopolis Global Demo Day
At the Innopolis Global Demo Day, startups introduced their innovative technologies and products to major investors and buyers in Southeast Asia, expanding their global cooperation opportunities through B2B networking. - AIMX Summit 2024
At the AIMX Summit 2024, Innopolis hosted a Korean session with the theme “AI Briefing and Update: South Korea” to present the latest AI technology trends and industry developments within South Korea’s special zones. The event attracted participation from six countries, including Vietnam, the UK, Japan, Europe, China, and South Korea, to share insights on global AI trends. - Expert Insights & Business Networking
During the Innopolis Global Demo Day, Edward Tay, Honorary Treasurer of SGTech Singapore and SWITCH Ambassador, gave a presentation on global market entry and cooperation network building for Korean companies.
He stated:
“Many VCs and buyers in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, are showing great interest in the innovative technologies and products of Korean startups.”
Through this event, Korean startups pitched their ideas and engaged in business networking with global venture capitalists (VCs) from Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, attracting significant investor interest. This event marked an important milestone for their future global expansion.
