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UMBRELLA ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT-INVESTED INSTITUTIONS
Daejeon thrives as a business and technology center because its unique ecosystem is so completely supported by strong umbrella organizations. Moreover, several critical institutions of a semi-public nature contribute to the
dynamism of the region.
Umbrella Organizations in Daejeon
Daejeon coordinates Research and development through a few key institutions. These websites present the important information to get one started.
Daejeon Metropolitan City
http://www.metro.daejeon.kr/english/index.jsp
Daejeon Metropolitan has an excellent webpage explaining the qualities of this city. This site includes links to the city’s departments, including investment and technology
Daejeon Innopolis
http://www.ddinnopolis.or.kr/english/
Daedeok Innopolis serves as the primary umbrella organization representing the research institutions, universities and venture companies in the Daejeon Metropolitan region. The site provides timely information about research and business.
Daedeok Innopolis Venture Association
대덕이노폴리스벤처협회
http://www.diva.or.kr/
The Daedeok Innopolis Venture Association coordinates between venture firms in Daejeon to promote internationalization efforts.
Daedeok Innopolis Association
대덕연구개발특구
http://www.sciencetown.or.kr/index.htm
A coalition of research institutes in Daejeon.
Daedeok Innopolis Women's Venture Forum
대덕특구여성펜처포롬
http://www.ddforum.or.kr/
Organization to promote the role of women in business.
Invest DI
http://investdi.org/
Website describing investment opportunities in Daejeon.
Daejeon High-Tech Industry Promotion Foundation
대전광역시첨단산업진흥재단
http://www.dif.or.kr/
Daejeon Agency of Advanced Cultural Technologies and Services ACTS
대전 문화산업진흥원
http://djacts.kr/
ACTS is major center for advanced media and entertainment in Daejeon featuring television studios and advanced editing facilities. ACTS is part of the initiative to make Daejeon a center for culture and technology.
Korean Business Incubation Association (KOBIA)
www.kobia.or.kr
KOTRA
Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency
www.kotra.or.kr
KOTRA is the agency charged with promoting trade and business exchanges for Korea. Its website is an excellent reference point for developments in Daejeon, and around Korea.
Business Network
http://www.gobizkorea.com/
website listing important Korean SMEs.
Government-Invested Institutions in Daejeon
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Institute of Information Technology Advancement
정보통신연구진흥원
http://www.iita.re.kr/
Hwaam-dong 58-4, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 305-348
305-348 대전광역시 유성구 화암동 58-4
Tel. 042-710-1114
The Institute of Information Technology Advancement promotes the advancement of Korea’s IT sector, formulating IT R&D strategy. IITA's areas of focus include R&D demand research and technology forecasting; technology assessment; project management; funds management; human resources development; technology policy research; information analysis and service; and promotion of technology transfer.
Divisions:
Information Service Division
Fund Management Division
Management Support Division
IT Intellectual Property Center
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Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF)
한국과학재단
http://kosef.co.kr
Kajeong-ro 165 Yuseong-gu Daejeon 305-350
305-350 대전광역시 유성구 가정로 165
Tel. 042-869-6114
KOSEF serves as Korea’s central support organization covering both basic science research and large-scale and fundamental R&D. The annual budget of KOSEF exceeds $1 billion US dollars.
KOSEF coordinates nationally to assure core competence in science and technology and improve research infrastructure.
Departments:
Bureau of Innovative Strategy
Division of Innovation and Planning
Division of Administration
Division of International Programs
Bureau of Basic Research
Division of Basic Research Management
Division of National Research Labs
Division of Creative Research Initiatives
Division of Centers of Excellence
Division of R&D Infrastructure
Director of Chemical Disciplines
Bureau of National R&D
Division of National R&D Management
Division of Nano-technology Programs
Division of Bio-Technology Programs
Division of energy & Environment Programs
Division of Space R&D Programs
Division of Nuclear R&D Programs
Division of Fund Management
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