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Daegu-based SMEs to strengthen R&D capabilities in new future industries together with universities
On July 8, Daegu-si announced its initiative to strengthen the R&D capabilities of local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by connecting companies and universities on a one-on-one basis.
According to the city, this initiative focuses on matching universities equipped with technology and expertise with local SMEs facing difficulties in areas like planning and human resources. The goal is to help these SMEs achieve tangible results in discovering R&D projects, linking with government R&D projects, and more.
To this end, Daegu-si and Daegu Technopark formed one-on-one committees between six companies and six universities in two future industries—ABB (AI, Big Data, Blockchain), and Healthcare—through a public call for proposals held in June.
The six committees will focus on activities such as identifying demand-driven R&D projects and planning outstanding projects to help local SMEs secure their own technological competitiveness.
Daegu-si will support these efforts with necessary budgets and consulting from specialized institutions.
Additionally, the city plans to encourage companies and universities in other future industries such as robotics and mobility to form one-on-one committees to enhance their own R&D capabilities.
An official from Daegu-si stated, "The formation of the committees between companies and universities will become a leading model for region-driven innovation."
suho@yna.co.kr
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** This article was translated from Korean.
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2025.07.09
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According to Yonhap News,
On July 8, Daegu-si announced its initiative to strengthen the R&D capabilities of local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by connecting companies and universities on a one-on-one basis.
According to the city, this initiative focuses on matching universities equipped with technology and expertise with local SMEs facing difficulties in areas like planning and human resources. The goal is to help these SMEs achieve tangible results in discovering R&D projects, linking with government R&D projects, and more.
To this end, Daegu-si and Daegu Technopark formed one-on-one committees between six companies and six universities in two future industries—ABB (AI, Big Data, Blockchain), and Healthcare—through a public call for proposals held in June.
The six committees will focus on activities such as identifying demand-driven R&D projects and planning outstanding projects to help local SMEs secure their own technological competitiveness.
Daegu-si will support these efforts with necessary budgets and consulting from specialized institutions.
Additionally, the city plans to encourage companies and universities in other future industries such as robotics and mobility to form one-on-one committees to enhance their own R&D capabilities.
An official from Daegu-si stated, "The formation of the committees between companies and universities will become a leading model for region-driven innovation."
suho@yna.co.kr
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Source: Yonhap News (July 8, 2024)
** This article was translated from Korean.