DGIST Start-up Fund Program

DGIST Holdings is the investment and technology commercialization arm of the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea. The organization manages the DGIST Start-up Fund Program, which provides seed capital and acceleration services to early-stage ventures originating from the institute's research. Its portfolio includes a significant number of companies in the life sciences, biotechnology, and healthcare sectors, focusing on translating academic innovations into commercial products. DGIST Holdings supports its startups through mentoring, infrastructure, and follow-on investment opportunities. By bridging the gap between laboratory research and the global market, the program plays a vital role in the South Korean deep-tech ecosystem.