On the 7th, the RISE Project Team of Kunsan National University, in collaboration with the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation's Jeonbuk Regional Headquarters and Jeonbuk Research and Development Special Zone, held the '2025 Deep Tech RISE-UP Startup Competition' at the Avon Hotel in Gunsan.

This competition, organized to support startups in the fields of advanced materials, clean energy, semiconductors, AI, and other deep tech areas in the Jeonbuk region, saw 22 companies participate and undergo document reviews and presentations. Hi-Sol Co., Ltd., presenting the 'Low-temperature Insulation Design and Construction of Liquefied Hydrogen Tanks' item, won the grand prize, while Mona Co., Ltd., and AP Green Co., Ltd., received the Excellence Awards.

The winning companies will be provided with opportunities for up to 300 million won in investment, priority for initial occupancy at the Gunsan R&D Center and Refinery, as well as R&D support.

Jang Min-seok, head of the RISE Project Team, stated, "It was a meaningful event to discover promising startup companies that will lead the future new industries in Jeonbuk," adding, "We will strive to foster a regional innovative startup ecosystem."