Pacemakers Backs 11 AI/Deep Tech Startups for EDGE 6

Global deep-tech scale-up accelerator Facemakers announced the successful launch of its 'EDGE 6th Cohort' program, in collaboration with AI specialist company Maum AI. On the 17th, an orientation held at Maum AI's office in Pangyo Techno Valley was attended by representatives from the 11 finally selected startups, marking the opening of the program. Facemakers' EDGE (Entrepreneur Development Global Expansion) program, now in its sixth year, is a scale-up acceleration initiative that discovers startups poised to lead innovation in AI, deep tech, robotics, and content, and provides comprehensive support for their growth. Participants in this 6th cohort will receive extensive support, including direct investment, systematic global expansion assistance, customized mentoring, enhancement of IR materials, and investor networking opportunities. At the orientation, company representatives introduced their items, expert lectures on investment attraction were delivered, and active networking took place, heightening expectations for the program. Kyungrak Kim, CEO of Facemakers, expressed his ambition, stating, “EDGE 6th Cohort will do its utmost to support startups with outstanding global competitiveness in deep tech fields such as AI and robotics, enabling them to achieve substantial growth and successful investment attraction.” In response, Taekjun Yoo, CEO of Maum AI, emphasized the synergy of the partnership, remarking, “We will actively leverage Maum AI’s core physical AI technology and infrastructure to closely collaborate with participating startups, helping them rapidly advance their business models and leap into the global market.” The 11 innovative startups selected for this EDGE 6th Cohort are as follows: **AI & Semiconductor Sector:** * **SemiAI:** Maximizes production efficiency with LLM-based semiconductor yield improvement software. * **BrainCheeze:** Enhances security and safety through an AI-based intelligent CCTV video surveillance system. * **PQ-R8:** Boosts work efficiency with a conversational AI knowledge automation solution. **Robotics & AR Sector:** * **Kinics Technology:** Provides a new shopping experience with AI/AR live design fitting solutions. * **IncluBot:** Supplies robot solutions to various industries through customized robot service distribution. * **BROZ:** Leads the creation of virtual reality and metaverse environments with NeRF and 3DGS-based AI 3D space generation solutions. **Platform & SaaS Sector:** * **AI Books:** Implements a personalized educational environment with an AI-based digital content platform for learning. * **UNIMASS:** Streamlines global e-commerce with a cross-border commerce integrated operations SaaS. * **Textinum:** Reduces financial burden for companies with a tax refund and employment support fund platform for SMEs. * **Neuron Soft:** Maximizes learning efficiency with an e-book note-taking platform for students based on tablet PCs. * **Big Uncle Company:** Leads the globalization of Korean fashion with an AI-based K-fashion global sourcing platform.