Asan Nanum Foundation, Desker Partner to Improve Startup Office Environments

## Asan Nanum Foundation, Partnering with Desker, to 'Drastically' Transform Startup Office Environments! A pleasant and efficient work environment is essential for growing startups! The Asan Nanum Foundation has joined hands with 'Desker,' a work & lifestyle furniture brand, to innovatively upgrade startup offices. Startups belonging to the foundation's entrepreneurship platform 'MARU' and alumni companies of the Asan Nanum Foundation programs are the beneficiaries of this support. The core of this collaboration can be summarized into three main points. **1. Realize the Dream Office with the 'Office Change Program'!** The Asan Nanum Foundation, in collaboration with Desker, will co-operate the 'Office Change Program' to dramatically improve the work environment for early-stage startups. Up to six teams will be selected annually from MARU graduate companies, and Desker will directly design their office spaces and provide premium office furniture free of charge. This aims to support an optimal environment where startups can focus solely on growth. **2. Boost Work Flexibility with 'Desker Lounge Hongdae'!** Flexibility in work spaces is also not overlooked. Employees of MARU resident and graduate companies will receive 50 free passes to 'Desker Lounge Hongdae' and a 20% discount on reservations. The plan is to support startup professionals in utilizing diverse work spaces where they can always find new inspiration. **3. Thoughtful Consideration for Alumni Startups!** In addition, for alumni startups who have completed Asan Nanum Foundation programs, Desker monitor stands will be provided, adding thoughtful consideration that doesn't miss even the smallest details. This support is expected to provide practical help in creating efficient workspaces. Chun Sung-woo, Team Leader of the Asan Nanum Foundation's Startup Team, stated, "We are delighted to provide a pleasant office environment directly linked to the productivity improvement of startups through our collaboration with Desker," and expressed his ambition, "We will continue to seek innovative support models for the development of the startup ecosystem." Meanwhile, the Asan Nanum Foundation is currently recruiting promising startups to join 'MARU.' Domestic startups established within 5 years and with 3 to 12 employees can apply through the official MARU website by March 4. Selected companies will receive office space, extensive growth support, and community benefits at MARU180 and MARU360 for up to 1 year and 6 months starting from April. If you are a startup that wants to turn your dreams into reality, don't miss this opportunity!