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Three Gangwon-based companies won CES Innovation Awards at CES 2026
On November 10, Gangwon State announced that three innovative companies from the province received CES Innovation Awards at 'CES 2026,' the world’s largest information and communications technology (ICT) exhibition, to be held in Las Vegas, USA from January 6 to 9, 2026.
The CES Innovation Award is a prestigious honor given to the most innovative products and technologies out of more than 4,500 companies worldwide, uated based on technical, aesthetic, and innovative qualities. Only about 7%, or around 300 companies, are selected each year.
In particular, three companies from Gangwon State—Smart E&C in Chuncheon, FD Tech in Wonju , and Solum Advanced Materials in Gangneung —achieved the significant accomplishment of winning the awards.
Gangwon emphasized that this achievement is the result of close collaboration and a systematic support system involving the province, local governments, and innovation agencies.
From the application to the submission stages, the province provided practical support to enhance the global competitiveness of the companies, including proofreading English application forms, award know-how consulting, and one-on-one tailored training.
The award-winning companies will receive benefits such as the CES Innovation Award trophy, the right to use the CES Innovation Award logo, showcasing their products at the Innovation Award showcase, and being listed on the CES website.
Through this, the companies are expected to benefit from an increased brand value, enhanced product credibility, and expansion into overseas markets.
In addition, the CES 2026 Integrated Gangwon Pavilion will be the largest ever, with collaboration from eight institutions: three cities from Gangwon State (Chuncheon, Wonju, and Gangneung), two universities (Gangwon University and Catholic Kwandong University), and two innovation agencies (Gangwon Technopark and Wonju Medical Industry Institute of Technology).
jlee@yna.co.kr
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** This article was translated from Korean.
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2025.11.11
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According to Yonhap News,
On November 10, Gangwon State announced that three innovative companies from the province received CES Innovation Awards at 'CES 2026,' the world’s largest information and communications technology (ICT) exhibition, to be held in Las Vegas, USA from January 6 to 9, 2026.
The CES Innovation Award is a prestigious honor given to the most innovative products and technologies out of more than 4,500 companies worldwide, uated based on technical, aesthetic, and innovative qualities. Only about 7%, or around 300 companies, are selected each year.
In particular, three companies from Gangwon State—Smart E&C in Chuncheon, FD Tech in Wonju , and Solum Advanced Materials in Gangneung —achieved the significant accomplishment of winning the awards.
Gangwon emphasized that this achievement is the result of close collaboration and a systematic support system involving the province, local governments, and innovation agencies.
From the application to the submission stages, the province provided practical support to enhance the global competitiveness of the companies, including proofreading English application forms, award know-how consulting, and one-on-one tailored training.
The award-winning companies will receive benefits such as the CES Innovation Award trophy, the right to use the CES Innovation Award logo, showcasing their products at the Innovation Award showcase, and being listed on the CES website.
Through this, the companies are expected to benefit from an increased brand value, enhanced product credibility, and expansion into overseas markets.
In addition, the CES 2026 Integrated Gangwon Pavilion will be the largest ever, with collaboration from eight institutions: three cities from Gangwon State (Chuncheon, Wonju, and Gangneung), two universities (Gangwon University and Catholic Kwandong University), and two innovation agencies (Gangwon Technopark and Wonju Medical Industry Institute of Technology).
jlee@yna.co.kr
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Source: Yonhap News (November 10, 2025)
** This article was translated from Korean.