Klica Selected for San Jose, US AI Incentive Program

A Triumph in the Heart of Silicon Valley! AI Leader Clika Marks its Presence by Winning San Jose City's AI Program! Clika (CLIKA), an innovative company specializing in AI model lightweighting and optimization, proudly won the 'AI Incentive Program' hosted by San Jose, a key city in the heart of Silicon Valley, USA. This victory officially recognized Clika's outstanding technological capabilities and growth potential on the global stage. For Clika, which strategically established its base in San Jose last year after relocating its headquarters to the US, this triumph is regarded as a successful launchpad for its entry into the American market. At this awards ceremony, where San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan personally presented the award, Clika secured a $50,000 grant along with a comprehensive professional support package aimed at fostering corporate growth. In this program, which saw over 170 US startups fiercely compete, Clika, alongside Elythea and Metafoodx, had the honor of receiving the top award of $50,000. Notably, its significance is even greater as Clika is the only Korean-founded startup among the total of four winning companies. Beyond just a grant, Clika will receive a comprehensive growth support program, including real estate and legal consulting assistance, opportunities to utilize advanced 'Downtown AI Hub' infrastructure, and support for expanding its network with key local businesses and institutions. This is expected to be a crucial stepping stone for Clika to further establish itself in the US market and accelerate its business operations. The judging for this program was conducted by a committee of experts representing global industries, including IBM, CBRE, Coactive, and J2 Ventures. They comprehensively evaluated participating companies on various criteria such as their potential for community contribution, business feasibility, sustainability, and adherence to ethical AI standards, ultimately proving that Clika's technology and vision were uniquely outstanding. Nayul Kim, CEO of Clika, expressed strong confidence and a clear future vision regarding this victory. CEO Kim stated, "Clika's fully automated and user-controllable solutions will become a core infrastructure in the 'Physical AI' era, enabling real-time intelligence." She further emphasized, "Building on the strong support from San Jose, we will rapidly expand our business in the US and grow into a company that exerts unparalleled influence in the global AI market." This triumph in the San Jose AI Incentive Program is expected to be a crucial turning point for Clika as it strives to emerge as a leader in the global AI market.