South Korea to run pilot test of Knowledge Crowd R&D Program platform
The pilot run of the Knowledge Crowd R&D Program consists of multiple phases conducted over a period of 2 years.
South Korea announces medical and transportation cybersecurity guide
The Smart Medical Cybersecurity Guide establishes a safe environment for medical IT security officers and device developers to work with smart medical device, while the Smart Transport Security Guide promotes internalisation of security for companies and users of smart transport-related products and services.
New Zealand’s Waste Minimisation Fund to invest in tech solutions to reduce e-waste
“This project shows that there are solutions to really tough waste problems,” said Minister Sage, who declared that tackling the growing problem of e-waste was one of her key priorities.
Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT holds demonstration for 4 ICT-based public-use devices at the 2018 ICT Commercialisation Festival
The festival provides a platform for collaboration between public institutions, researchers and companies, a platform for showcased devices to gain funding and reach commercialisation, as well as provide opportunities for SMEs involved in the development of such devices to expand their outreach.
South Korea holds bi-annual public technology transfer roadshow
South Korea recently held its bi-annual public technology transfer roadshow for bureaucrats. More than 2,800 public-use technologies from 265 companies have been transferred and commercialised, with an estimated 251 tech transfer contracts signed.
New South Wales releases train occupancy data for transport apps to improve transport efficiency
Train Commuters in New South Wales now have access to more information when deciding where to board, but existing infrastructural issues remain unaddressed.
Seoul and UNDP to share best innovation policies with developing Asian cities
Building upon the 2016 City I-Leaps Program, both parties signed a MoU reaffirming their commitment to improving global governance via innovative solutions to problems posed by urban development.
South Korea to invest 2.2 trillion won in bid to seize the lead in AI technology by 2022
Grappling with the
challenges of Industry 4.0, South Korea seeks to close the
gap by allocating 2.2 trillion won to developing AI.
South Korea inks agreement to promote climate technology cooperation
The bilateral agreement solidifies years of close
economic relations between the two countries, and further expands the scope of
bilateral cooperation to include climate technology projects and transfer of
expertise.