○ Supporting overseas investment attraction for 15 promising startups from Gyeonggi Province through participation in Echelon Singapore 2026
○ Investment presentations and networking events targeting global investors based in Singapore and ASEAN
– More than 50 investment consultations conducted, with follow-up investment and partnership discussions continuing for participating companies
○ Visit to IPI Singapore to discuss market entry strategies for Singapore and ASEAN through consultations with industry experts
Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA) announced on June 7 that they dispatched a global investment delegation (INVEST Gyeonggi) to Singapore, one of Asia’s leading investment hubs, to support overseas investment attraction and Asian market expansion for promising companies in the province.
The roadshow took place over four days from June 1 to 4 and was held in conjunction with Echelon Singapore 2026, a global technology and startup conference. Through the visit, Gyeonggi Province sought to build networks with global investors based in Singapore and Southeast Asia, while also exploring opportunities for local companies to attract overseas investment and expand into Asian markets.
The delegation included 15 promising companies selected through the 2026 INVEST Gyeonggi program in sectors such as AI, IT, and biotechnology. Participating companies included Refundy, Dobby Canvas, Braincheese, PromLabs, and CT-5 (AI); Geeks Loft and Vuild Corporation (IT); Microt, ExoSystems, Turinax, Deepson Bio, NeuroBB, and Bhome Gen (biotechnology); Dareumdaleum (food tech); and Suphere (sports tech).
On June 3, the provincial government organized an investor relations (IR) pitching session in conjunction with Echelon Singapore 2026. Echelon Singapore is a global technology and startup conference that brings together startups, investors, corporations, government agencies, and other stakeholders from the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The pitching session showcased the technological capabilities and growth potential of Gyeonggi-based companies and created opportunities to connect with local investors and business partners for investment and overseas market expansion.
Earlier on June 2, the province also hosted its own investor relations event in Singapore for global investors. The event was attended by investment firms based in Singapore and Southeast Asia, including Altara Ventures and AgFunder. Participating companies introduced their innovative technologies and business models and explored potential collaboration opportunities through one-on-one consultations with investors.
On June 4, the delegation visited IPI Singapore, a technology commercialization support organization, to discuss opportunities for participating companies to enter the local market. The companies met with industry experts to discuss local market demand, potential technology applications, proof-of-concept (PoC) opportunities, and strategies for connecting with local partners, helping them refine their market-entry plans for Singapore and the broader ASEAN region.
Through the roadshow, Gyeonggi Province facilitated connections between participating companies and more than 30 global investment firms and institutes supporting local market-entry. More than 50 investor meetings were held through investment presentations, networking events, and one-on-one consultations, with follow-up discussions ensuing for many participating companies.
Turinax is currently engaged in investment discussions with Gobi Partners and is also continuing follow-up talks with the National University of Singapore regarding potential research collaboration. Dareumdaleum and Braincheese are likewise continuing investment discussions with investors they connected with through the roadshow. The province expects these outcomes to help participating companies secure future investment and strengthen their foothold in Singapore and ASEAN markets.
Yu So-jeong, Director of the Investment Promotion Division at Gyeonggi Province, stated, “Singapore is a key investment hub of Asia, where global investors and innovative companies converge. This roadshow provided a valuable opportunity for Gyeonggi-based companies to expand their prospects in Asian markets,” adding, “Gyeonggi Province will continue to strengthen the INVEST Gyeonggi brand and provide ongoing support so that promising companies can achieve tangible results in attracting overseas investment.”