Gyeonggi CCEI Hosts Investor Briefing for Climate Tech Startups

## Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation Successfully Concludes Investment Attraction Stage for Climate Tech Innovation **[Pangyo]** In an era of climate crisis, innovative technologies set to lead the future gathered in one place. The 30th Startup 815 IR-SEED, successfully hosted by the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (hereinafter GCCEI) at the Pangyo Startup Zone on the 12th, was at the heart of this gathering. This event served as a bridge connecting early-stage startups aspiring to be future leaders in the explosively growing climate industry sector, aligning with the global carbon-neutral era, and investment institutions seeking to uncover future value. On this day's IR pitching stage, three companies at the forefront of the climate tech sector took the stage and garnered significant attention. The spotlight was on Econnect's 'Station Zero', which analyzes waste and recycling data—critical for the circular economy—using AI to provide optimal B2B solutions; Geo H Tech, which contributes to carbon emission reduction with innovative acid-base wet CO₂ capture technology; and Dabar, which introduced 'Dabareun', an eco-friendly memory foam embodying the value of sustainable consumption. Each company clearly demonstrated unique technological prowess and extensive business scalability in the fields of circular economy AI, carbon reduction processes, and eco-friendly materials, drawing the keen attention of investors. To confirm their potential, numerous representatives from leading domestic venture capitalists and investment institutions, including LX Ventures, SparkLabs, The Blue Sea, Danal Investment Partners, Dodam Ventures, VentureSquare, KR Ventures, Central Investment Partners, Korea Bio Investment Partners, and the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund, attended. They meticulously evaluated the technological commercialization potential and explosive growth potential of the presenting companies and engaged in active Q&A sessions. An official from GCCEI stated, "Climate tech is a core driving force that will create high added value and lead global growth in a rapidly changing market environment." They emphasized, "We will continuously provide an active support platform to ensure that companies with a technological advantage from the early stages can seize the opportunity to leapfrog into global leaders." In fact, GCCEI is providing comprehensive support through the 'Gyeonggi Climate Tech Startup Incubation Program', from discovering promising companies to assisting with their overseas expansion. It also regularly hosts 'Startup 815 IR' every week at the Pangyo Startup Zone, driving the growth of innovative companies. The trajectory of the climate tech startups discovered through this event, and what changes they will bring about beyond Korea to the global stage, is keenly watched.