The Chungbuk Branch of the Korea Association of Technology Innovation in SMEs (hereinafter referred to as the InnoBiz Association Chungbuk Branch) held its 17th Regular General Meeting and the launch ceremony for the "K-Digital Platform Project."
The event, held on the 3rd at the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Plaza Cheongju Hotel,
was attended by approximately 200 guests, including invited dignitaries such as Chungcheongbuk-do Governor Kim Young-hwan, Chungcheongbuk-do Provincial Council Chairman Hwang Young-ho, Chungcheongbuk-do Superintendent of Education Yoon Gun-young
, and Cheongju University President Cha Cheon-soo, as well as member companies. The "Chungbuk-type K-Digital Platform Project" is a joint initiative between the InnoBiz Association Chungbuk Branch and Cheongju University, running for five years starting in 2023.
A platform space will be established within the Cheongju University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation (Future Creation Hall) and opened to local residents.
Additionally, the project plans to organize education and training programs in "AI, Cloud, and Aviation Drones" and recruits participating companies and job seekers.
Notably, awards for meritorious service in technological innovation were presented at the event.
The recipients are
▷ The Minister of SMEs and Startups Award was presented to CEO Ahn Byeong-man of Ju Geon-ju, CEO
Park Gyu-sik of Bugang ENS, and CEO Gu Ja-gyun of Nongkyung. ▷ The Governor of Chungcheongbuk-do Award was presented to CEO Jang Yeon-suk of Daeil Mulsan, CEO Lee Yun-jeong of Myeongjeon Bio, CEO Nam Geon-woo of SG EMD Co., Ltd., CEO Kim Min-ki of Hyein Electric, Research Director Park Chan of KIS, Director Hong Yang-hee of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Cheongju University, Secretary General
Kang Jin-ah of the Chungbuk Branch of the InnoBiz Association, and Chief Ham Ji-ho of the Chungbuk Institute of Science and Technology Innovation.
Following this, the following individuals received awards: ▷Chungbuk Provincial Council Chairman's Award: CEO Lee Ho-gyu of Beunique, CEO Jang Seok-won of BI-LAND Co., Ltd., Research Director Lee Chang-ho of Changmyung Control Technology Co., Ltd., Manager Jeong Chang-il of Beauty Cosmetics, and Assistant
Manager Kim Hyo-jin of Geumjin; ▷Cheongju Mayor's Award: CEO Lee Kyung-hee of Korea Pulp, CEO Kim Ui-tae of DSC, and CEO Jang Bu-sik of CNA Biotech; ▷Chungbuk Regional Small and Medium Business Administration
Director's Award: CEO Kim Tae-young of N-Light Co., Ltd., Vice President Han Jong-pil of Blue Mount Technology, and Head of Division Yoon Ja-kyung of JBcom. In addition, the following received awards:
▷Daejeon Regional Employment and Labor Office Cheongju Branch Director's Award: CEO Choi Jae-il of Sanjeon Precision; ▷Chungbuk Regional Public Procurement Service Director's Award: CEO Oh Mi-soon of Design Pencil;
▷INNOBI Association Chairman's Award: Department Head Jeong Hwan of the Korea Human Resources Development Service Chungbuk Branch, Professor Hong Seong-woong of Cheongju University, and Senior Researcher Cho Jung-man of Cheongju University .