[IT Donga X SBA Joint Planning] IT Donga, in collaboration with the Seoul Business Agency (SBA), announces the Super Gap Startup 1000+ Project. This initiative highlights promising startups excelling in the ten super gap sectors that will lead the future of South Korea, showcasing their growth alongside demand companies.

As part of the Super Gap Startup 1000+ Project Link-Up Program, SBA sent seven South Korean super gap startups to the 'Continental InnoXperience 2025.'

The Super Gap Startup 1000+ Project, conducted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development, supports and fosters startups in ten super gap technologies (system semiconductors, bio and health, future mobility, eco-friendly and energy, robots, big data and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and networks, aerospace and marine, next-generation nuclear power, quantum technology).

Within this, the Link-Up Program connects startups in five sectors—future mobility, physical AI robots, robots, eco-friendly, and energy—with global corporations to drive mutual growth. Continental InnoXperience 2025 is an annual mobility-focused open innovation support event hosted by the global technology company Continental.


SBA collaborated with Continental Automotive Group's 'Aumobio' to assist the technology demonstration and global expansion of seven super gap startups. The support for participation in Continental InnoXperience 2025 is an extension of this effort.

The super gap startups participating in Continental InnoXperience 2025 include: ▲Wilco, with satellite communication and defense material technology ▲AU, showcasing radar-based biometric signal passenger detection technology ▲Boinosis, a developer of voice-based cognitive impairment screening solutions ▲Deep Insight, specializing in AI 3D sensing solutions ▲Yellowknife, a mobility service software specialist ▲Deeping Source, an AI retail tech and mobility company ▲Moflat, a manufacturer of automotive exterior communication display Smartface.

These companies set up exhibits at Continental InnoXperience 2025 to present their technologies and growth directions. They demonstrated advanced technologies with Aumobio and held business meetings with global mobility industry stakeholders. Through this process, they confirmed the potential for business expansion in the global market and broadened the scope of partnerships.

Subsequently, the seven super gap startups participated in the technology seminar at Continental InnoXperience 2025. The seminar began with a keynote speech by Claudio Longo, Vice President of Engineering at Aumobio, titled 'Reconstructing the Future through Smart, Connectivity, and Sustainable Innovation,' followed by sessions on ▲The Next Stage of the Automotive Industry: Software, AI, Ecosystem, and Competitiveness Panel Discussion ▲Technology Demonstrations by Aumobio and Partner Startups ▲Building Non-Traditional Alliances - Collaboration Strategies in the Mobility Ecosystem Lecture ▲Exploring Security Challenges and Evolving Data Regulations in Connected Vehicles ▲How Embedded AI Enhances Real-Time Decision-Making and Electronic Device Efficiency.

Aumobio expressed its determination to continuously strengthen mobility competitiveness in the global market by collaborating with technologically advanced super gap startups.

SBA plans to continue hosting programs that lead the growth of startups participating in the Super Gap Startup 1000+ Project, including support for this event. They aim to focus on open innovation with leading global corporations, introducing the capabilities of super gap startups to the world while helping them secure potential business partners and distribution channels.

IT Donga Reporter Cha Joo-kyung (racingcar@itdonga.com)

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