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Kiwoom Securities joins hands with Mirae Science Technology Holdings to expand deep-tech venture capital

Kiwoom Securities will work with Mirae Science Technology Holdings to expand the supply of venture capital for deep-tech technology companies. Kiwoom Securities said it signed a strategic memorandum of understanding at its Seoul headquarters on Sept. 8 to expand productive finance and venture capital investment. The company said the partnership is part of its strategy to strengthen productive finance and increase private venture capital’s role.

AI & Enterprise

Four science and technology institutes\' student startup teams gather for Gravity 2026 finals

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT is holding a joint startup competition to support deep-tech ventures by students at four science and technology institutes. The Gravity 2026 finals will take place on Sept. 3 at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. A total of 310 teams applied. Support has been expanded to 140 teams using a 39.8 billion won supplementary budget. Twenty teams advanced to the finals, with prizes of up to 200 million won.

People & Appointments

Kakao launches \'Tech for Impact Campus\' at 13 universities nationwide

Kakao Impact Foundation said on Sept. 3 it will start the second-semester 2026 programme of its \'Tech for Impact Campus\' at 13 universities nationwide for 355 students. The course pairs students with social innovation organisations to develop ways to solve social issues using AI and digital technology. The programme began in 2023 at KAIST and had 482 students at nine universities through the first semester.