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Next Challenge, a global accelerator foundation that leads the public-private governance of the startup ecosystem, builds a future startup city by nurturing innovative startup talent by strengthening the startup education ecosystem, accelerating domestic and foreign startups through company buildings, and strengthening the network of startup ecosystem stakeholders. We are carrying out various businesses for this purpose.
NEXT CHALLENGE HISTORY
2024.04
베트남 정부, 국영방송, 국영기업, 대학 전략적 업무협약 체결
2023. 09
UN CITYNET (UN affiliated organization Citynet) MOU
2023. 06
Kyobo Life Insurance selected as an in-house venture fostering open innovation partner
2023. 05
2023 Global Startup Builder Summit held by government start-up support organizations in 9 ASEAN countries
2023. 05
Cambodian government Khmer Enterprise and Techo Startup Center joint MOU
2023. 05
Joint MOU with Ateneo de Manila University of the Philippines
2023. 05
Joint MOU with Indonesia Institut Teknologi Bandung (Bandung Institute of Technology)
2023. 05
Joint MOU with Indonesian Government Gerakan National 1000 Startup Digital (1000 Startup Digital)
2023. 05
Joint MOU with Laos Government Laos ICT and Digital Association
2023. 05
Joint MOU with National University of Laos
2023. 05
Joint MOU with Sigapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore
2023. 05
Joint MOU with Singapore Reactor Group
2023. 05
Joint MOU with Sunway Innovation Lab at Sunway University in Malaysia
2023. 05
Joint MOU with Thai government Digital Economy Promotion Agency
2023. 05
Joint MOU with Vietnam Government National Innovation Center
2023. 05
Joint MOU with VinUniversity, Vietnam
2023. 05
Malaysian Government MRANTI (Malaysian Technology and Innovation Research Accelerator) MOU
2023. 05
Philippine government DOST-PCIEERD joint MOU
2023. 03
Selected as the host organization for Google Play’s global collaboration ‘ChangGoo'
December 2021
Vietnam Next Challenge Co., Ltd._(VN) established local branch in Hanoi
December 2020
Next Challenge Ventures Co., Ltd._Establishment of local corporation in Bangkok, Thailand
December 2020
Establishment of NCA, a foundation incorporated by the Incheon Regional Venture Business Administration
December 2020
MOU with Future Stream Networks Co., Ltd. (listed company), a Korean global media company
2023. 02
MOU with Fullerton City, Orange County, California, USA
2023. 01
VTC Online MOU, a state-owned enterprise under the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communication
2023. 01
Next Challenge Ventures Co., Ltd._Establishment of local corporation in Singapore
2022. 07
France Paris Saint-Germain Academy Korea MOU
2022. 06
China HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Department) MOU
2022. 06
MOU with LA FRENCH TECH, a French government affiliated organization
2022. 06
Thailand TVCA (Venture Capital Association) MOU
2021. 06
Korea KAIST Business School MOU
2021. 01
Selected as Isu Group’s in-house venture fostering open innovation partner
2020. 03
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Selected as host organization
2020. 02
Korean Bar Association (Labor Lawyers Association) MOU
2019. 09
MOU with 14 university base engineering education centers
2019. 04
[Youth Entrepreneurship Academy_Seoul] selected as the host organization
2019. 03
Startup Bay anchor institution in Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
2019. 01
Establishment of Next Challenge, a foundation incorporated by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Representative experience
Education
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Graduated from Handong University, Department of Business Administration
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Master's degree from Sogang University Graduate School of Management of Technology (MOT)
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Hanyang University Graduate School of Business Consulting, Gyeongsangbuk-do Graduate School,
Doctoral Completion
Career activities
CEO of Next Challenge Foundation (Ministry in charge: Ministry of SMEs and Startups)
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CEO of Next Challenge Asia Foundation (Ministry in Charge: Incheon Regional Office of Small and Medium Venture Business)
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Next Challenge Ventures Co., Ltd. Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand General Manager
Current, Google Play ‘Changgu’ General Manager
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Current, Vice President of KOVA Venture Business Association (2023~)
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Seoul_Professor, Global Entrepreneur Center, Hanyang University (served as adjunct, special, industrial complex professor) 2012~2018
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Incheon_Member of the Incheon Metropolitan City New Deal Special Committee
(appointed by the Mayor of Incheon)
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Busan_Member of the Busan Metropolitan City Technology Startup Policy Advisory Committee
(appointed by the Mayor of Busan)
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Jeju_Member of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province 4th Industrial Revolution Committee
(appointed by Jeju Governor)
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Jeju_Seogwipo City Policy Advisory Committee Advisory Member (appointed by Seogwipo Mayor)
Jeju_Seogwipo City STARTUPBAY + GLOBAL General Manager
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Former, Architect (10 years_Urban Architecture, Space Design)
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Hyeon, Writer_Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Recommended Books_Bestseller Mutant Wolf, Attack of the Wolf and 8 other books)
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Youngrok Kim
CEO
Global Accelerator
Next Challenge Foundation
General Representative | Chairman
Footsteps of Next Challenge Foundation Kim Young-rok
(Click to view video)
Awards
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Received the Minister of SMEs and Startups Award (Individual Category - Merit Award)_2017
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Commendation from Seogwipo Mayor and National Assembly member for contribution to Seogwipo City’s startup ecosystem (2021)
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Mayor of Incheon for contribution to the startup ecosystem of Incheon Metropolitan City (individual/institutional commendation) (2022)
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Selected as an honorary citizen of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province (2021)_Contribution to creating a startup city
Writing activities (total 8 volumes)
Ministry of National Defense Jinjung Bookstore distributed to all units, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recommended book <Variant Wolf> 2022
Kyobo Bookstore bestseller, Book Morning CEO selection, senior_large print publication for people with low vision, etc.
Attack of the Wolf_Kyobo Bookstore bestseller
_Advancedside
Economic Era of mutated wolves heading towards the new continent
A new perspective and insight on startups and a guide to the direction of the economy after the pandemic. “An all-out advance to expand the economic territory of mutant wolves armed with an endless desire for growth” 2022 Kyobo Bookstore (Economic Management) Hot topic new book, selected by Book Morning CEO/Selected as a book recommended by the Director of the Korea Institute of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Development, etc./Low vision Large print publishing for people
Sam & Parkers
2022.05.21
Mutant Wolf (Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
_basicside
Post-Corona Era Startup Ecosystem White Paper
Destroyers who took over today with ‘tact’ and ‘wildness’
Kyobo Bookstore's bestseller (economics and management)/Kyobo Bookstore's hot book selection/Kyobo Bookstore's No. 1 rated good book/Kyobo Bookstore's Book Morning CEO selection/Millie's Library (1 million members) bestseller selection/Samseong Station subway advertisement, high school family entrepreneurship (Biz Cool) ) Includes textbooks/Publishes large print for people with low vision
Sam & Parkers
2019.12.26
Representative lecture
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SKA Show (podcast), Harvard University, MIT School of Engineering, Sebasi, National Assembly, large corporations, etc.
CEO Kim Young-rok’s profile video
Human Resources Development Conference
KBC Hwatong Concert
15 minutes to change the world
TEAM
Hana Park
Senior Manager
"'Connecting the dots' values a wide range of experiences and learning and pursues a Nomade life."
In charge of the U.S. ICC China branch, Beijing ESF Chinese interpreter, special purpose high school entrance exam consulting There are heads of departments, general managers of start-up support, etc. I lived in China for 7 years, the United States and Dubai, and majored in Chinese Language and Literature at Beijing Normal University.
Kim Nam-eun
Implementation
“I aim to live a life with careful consideration and clear decisions.”
Formerly in charge of Seoul National University Idea Factory Support Project, Creative Factory Support Project, Startup Leading University Support Project, Seoul National University Initial Startup Package, Campus Town Collaboration, Seoul National University College of Engineering Haedong Idea Factory SNU Technology Startup Plaza (Coexistence 34), small and medium-sized businesses I have 7 years of experience in technology consulting business and engineering school start-up business.
Song Wonyoung
Manager
“I grow with the company by thinking of others as better than myself, working passionately to become someone people want to work with, and working with others.”
Teachers at Weihai Medieval Korea International School in China, Gom TV online education instructors, Youth Entrepreneurship Academy project cost execution work, non-profit corporations and public interest corporations accounting management work, and overall management support work.
Jiyoung Lim
Assistant Manager
“‘Life is a journey.’ We aim to enjoy each day as if it were a wonderful journey.”
I have experience planning a digital government global consultant training course at the Korea Intelligence and Information Society Agency (NIA) and supporting incubation/acceleration for the growth of preliminary and early startups in the Jeju region.
Park Bomi
manager
“There is no special secret to success. The important thing is consistent effort and not giving up even when it is difficult. As the saying goes, we aim to live a life of persistence and steady effort toward our goals.”
Jeon Mi-kyung
manager
“No matter what anyone says, I aim to live a life where I can grow as I am.”
Kim Nam-eun
Senior Manager
“I aim to live a life with careful consideration and clear decisions.”
Formerly in charge of Seoul National University Idea Factory Support Project, Creative Factory Support Project, Startup Leading University Support Project, Seoul National University Initial Startup Package, Campus Town Collaboration, Seoul National University College of Engineering Haedong Idea Factory SNU Technology Startup Plaza (Coexistence 34), small and medium-sized businesses I have 7 years of experience in technology consulting business and engineering school start-up business.
Yang Jeong-ah
Team Leader
“We have ENFP characteristics and aim for positive energy, communication, and an inclusive life.”
I have been in charge of startup support for 10 years in the startup ecosystem, including the Korea Youth Entrepreneurship Foundation and the Seoul Creative Economy Innovation Center. I am a start-up support expert with a strong sense of responsibility and a sincere commitment to the growth of startups.
Seongwoo Lee
responsibility
“With the motto ‘As Always’, ‘As Always’
“We pursue a life of challenge and growth based on our unwavering original intention.”
Regional revitalization and humanities course planning and operation through university and regional resource linkage, overseas volunteer corps general staff in Rwanda, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and India, welfare organization promotion & sponsorship PM, We support the growth of startups based on community expertise such as product policy planning and CS.
Jin So-young
Assistant Manager
“I want to remember the importance of a global mindset and help create a better world.”
I spent 6 years as a student in China and worked at a foreign airline for 7 years, which allowed me to see many places around the world and meet many different people. I think my many years of overseas experience are my greatest strengths.
Serah Lim
manager
“Rather than fearing change, I aim to live a life where I learn new things, make them my own, develop, and gain a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.”
As a community manager for a global startup center, startup support center, and startup incubator, I support the growth of startups and tenant companies, including managing tenant companies, managing space and facilities, and conducting networking events. I live in the United States and graduated from an American high school.
advisory group
Kim Chun-ho
president
전, 한국 뉴욕주립대학교(SUNY Korea) 초대 총장
전, 건국대학교 부총장
Jang Heung-soon
professor
Former Professor, Sogang University Graduate School of Technology Management
Current, Bluekite CEO
Former, Director of Sogang Institute of Future Technology (SIAT)
Former Chairman of the Venture Business Association (3rd, 4th, and 5th generations)
Former member of the National Science and Technology Committee under the President
Former, KOSDAQ Listing Committee member
Geumryong Lee
Chairman
Current, Chairman of Koglo.com
Current Director, Korea Digital Economy Research Institute
Former Open Auction Chairman
Former CEO of Inicis
Former, first president of Korea Internet Companies Association
Former Auction CEO
Former Director, Samsung C&T Internet Business Department
Soowoo Kim
professor
현, Havard School of Dental medicine 치주과 디렉터 겸 교수
현, 재단법인 Come and Change Foundation(USA) 설립자
board of directors
Choi Jin-kyo
Minerva University Master of Decision Analysis
Seoul National University, Bachelor of Chinese Language and Literature
Next Challenge goes global
Open innovation and in-house venture development
Former, Samsung C&T fashion division BP strategy
Youngjun Choi
Current, CEO of Vetech Co., Ltd.
Current, Hanyang Angel Club Co-Chairman
Former CEO of Advantech Inve
Former Director of Hanyang University Alumni Association
Formerly, Founder and CEO of Adventec Korea (Taiwan joint venture)
· No. 1 in domestic industrial PC market share
Boyoung Shin
Current, Chairman of Alpha & Energy Co., Ltd.
Cheolyoung Kim
Current, CEO of Sehan Wise Consulting/Sehan Academy
· Over 25 years of nurturing global talent
Shin Dong-min
Hyun, CEO of Bro Co., Ltd.
Hyun, Crobe Co., Ltd.
angel investor
ㆍSpecialization: Blockchain/Growth Hacking
Seonghyuk Park
Currently Professor, Department of Management Engineering, KAIST
Currently, Non-executive Director of Anantikov
Former Founder of Recobell
Former, Yellow Digital Marketing Business Representative
Former, RIDI technical advisor
· PhD in Management Engineering from KAIST
· AI/Big Data expert and entrepreneur
Ryu Chang-wan
Former, Director of Hanyang University Startup Support Group (2010~2020)
Currently, head professor, Graduate School of Entrepreneurship and Convergence, Hanyang University
Formerly, Hanyang University Global Enterprise Center Establishment and First Director
Eunjoo Kim
Currently, Handok CM&D Managing Director (Executive)
Lee Ji-seong
Dreaming attic, future wealth, 10,000 kilometers
Million-selling authors such as Eight
Global Advisor
Dr. J.R. Reagan
Nation : US
CEO of IdeaXplorer Global
CyberSecurity/VC
Jian Liang Low
Nation: China
Co-founder of Reactor School
Entrepreneurship education in 300 schools in SEA
Nicolas Mercier
Nation: France
Vice President at La French Tech Seoul
Vice President of La French Tech Seoul
Chris Georgiev
Nation : Bulgaria
Co-founder, Imagga
Automatic image recognition from 82 countries
Roger Royo
Nation : Spain
Solbridge Entrepreneurship Center
Spanish Chamber of Commerce
Sarun Sutuntivkoon
Nation : Thailand
Chairman of TVCA
Chairman of Thailand Venture Capital Association
Rusydi Khairul
Nation : Singapole
CEO of Reactor School
Entrepreneurship education in 300 schools in SEA
Peter Knell
Nation : US
Chief Marketing Officer at Raven
Blockchain, Web 3.0 expert
Solomon Moos
Nation: France
President at La French Tech Seoul
La French Tech Seoul Chairman/VC
Christopher Lai
Nation: HongKong
Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Hong Kong Trade Development Bureau
Lee Yong Deuk
Nation: Vietnam
Vice President VTC Online
Vietnam’s largest game publisher under the Ministry of Science and ICT
Hiromi Sakae Ogawa
Nation : Japan
Executive Director of Envizion, Inc.
Edtech expert