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[CEOs of Companies Selected for the Bucheon Industry Promotion Agency’s Startup Scale-Up Package] VAXPORT, Crafting Digital Twin-Based VR·AR·XR Content to Bridge Reality and the Virtual World

VAXPORT is a specialized content creation firm established in May 2020 by CEO Yun-su Shin (44). The company focuses on building "near-reality virtual spaces" by merging advanced scanning technologies with real-time rendering.“Our strength lies in implementing virtual environments that are indistinguishable from reality through the combination of Photogrammetry, LiDAR, Volumetric, and Unreal Engine”, says Shin. “By utilizing interaction systems like Unreal’s Sequencer and Blueprints, we propose spatial storytelling that fuses technology and art. We pursue a one-stop pipeline that covers everything from scanning and virtualization to real-time directing and multi-platform service delivery.”Revolutionizing Digital Records and Human Interaction VAXPORT’s primary technological pillars include high-resolution Digital Twin scanning and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) AI-based digital human services. By reconstructing physical spaces into high-density data, the company creates photorealistic virtual backgrounds where environmental factors like weather, time, and lighting can be controlled in real-time.Volumetric Capturing: This technology has been used to archive Intangible Cultural Heritage and historical figures, making them accessible via mobile apps (e.g., K-HeritageAR) or bringing artists into the user's physical space through AR (NEARUS).AI Digital Humans: VAXPORT is currently developing interactive digital humans capable of natural dialogue using LLM and RAG technologies. This technology is notably being applied to visual production for broadcast, such as KBS’s History Special, to recreate historical narratives with unprecedented realism.Efficiency and Strategic Expansion. The company’s competitive edge is the speed at which it builds production-ready Digital Twins. By integrating LiDAR and Photogrammetry data directly into Unreal Engine, VAXPORT creates assets that are immediately applicable to broad

2026.03.09 21:50:43
[부천산업진흥원 창업도약패키지 선정기업] 디지털트윈 기반 VR·AR·XR 콘텐츠를 제작하는 기업 ‘백스포트’

백스포트는 디지털트윈 기반 VR·AR·XR 콘텐츠를 제작하는 기업으로 신윤수 대표(44)가 2020년 5월에 설립했다.“포토그래메트리·라이다·볼류메트릭·언리얼을 결합해 ‘현실에 가까운 가상공간’을 구현하는 것을 특장점으로 삼고 있으며, ICVFX레벨 제작 등을 계속해 오고 있습니다. 또한 언리얼의 시퀀서·블루프린트 같은 인터랙션 시스템을 통해 기술과 예술 융합형 공간 스토리텔링을 제안합니다. 결과적으로 ‘스캔, 가상화, 실시간 연출, 전시·방송·앱 서비스’까지 원스톱 파이프라인을 지향합니다. 현재는 이와 같은 기술 토대 위에 AI 기술을 적용해 역사를 기억하며 페르소나를 가진 디지털 휴먼을 만드는 것에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다.”대표 아이템은 디지털트윈(포토그래메트리·라이다) 기반 공간·오브젝트 스캔과, RAG AI 기반 인물 기록·서비스, 그리고 언리얼기반 XR·버추얼 프로덕션이다. 현실 공간을 고해상도 데이터로 재구성해 포토리얼 가상 배경을 만들고, 실시간 렌더링·블루프린트로 날씨·시간·조명까지 통제한다.볼류메트릭은 무형문화재·인물 기록을 앱으로 대중화하거나, 아티스트를 AR로 동시 공간에 존재하는 듯 보여주는 형태로 확장했다. 현재는 LLM과 RAG기술을 기반으로 대화가 가능한 인터랙티브 디지털 휴먼을 만들고 있다. 방송 영역에서는 이 기술을 접목해 KBS 다큐멘터리 ‘역사스페셜’에 새로운 비주얼을 만들고 있다.백스포트의 경쟁력은 라이다, 포토그래메트리, 언리얼을 결합해 ‘현실에 가까운 디지털트윈’을 빠르게 구축하고, 촬영·전시에 즉시 적용

2026.03.09 21:48:40
[Selected Startups for the 2025 Leap Package by Gwangju Information & Content Agency] CERAZAN ADVANCED MATERIALS, Developing Eco-Friendly Alternatives to PFAS, the Globally Regulated Substance

CERAZAN ADVANCED MATERIALS is a pioneering firm developing sustainable alternatives to PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), which are subject to stringent global environmental regulations. As a materials specialist meeting rigorous industrial performance standards, the company possesses proprietary technology for the mass production of its eco-friendly, high weather-resistant materials. It was founded in December 2022 by CEO Daegyu Kim.The company’s core product is its independently developed ‘Eco-Friendly High Weather-Resistant Material’, designed for diverse applications including specialized paints, coatings, insulation, and acoustic shielding.“Countries worldwide, including the U.S., EU, India, China, and Japan, are implementing bans or strict regulations on materials containing PFAS”, Kim explained. “Industries spanning semiconductors, displays, automobiles, textiles, medical devices, aerospace, and cosmetics are desperately seeking alternatives. However, many are merely applying for regulatory grace periods due to the lack of viable substitutes. For these companies, finding a replacement is no longer just a compliance issue—it is a matter of corporate survival.”The materials developed by CERAZAN are uniquely positioned to address these global PFAS regulations while delivering the high-performance durability required by heavy industries.“Our primary competitive advantage is our verified eco-friendliness in the paint and coating sectors”, said Kim. “In addition to being PFAS-free, our materials have been certified free of heavy metals and TVOCs, and have passed in-vitro cytotoxicity and skin irritation tests. These results have been validated through authorized testing bodies for both current and prospective clients.”Secondly, the company’s materials outperform existing fluorinated, urethane, and ethoxy-based paints in critical areas such as fire resistance, hardness, self-clean

2026.03.09 21:46:32
[광주정보문화산업진흥원 창업도약패키지 수행기업 CEO] 글로벌 환경규제 물질인 PFAS을 대체하는 친환경성 소재를 개발하는 ‘세라잔첨단소재’

세라잔첨단소재는 글로벌 환경규제 물질인 PFAS(과물화화학물질)을 대체하는 친환경성 소재를 개발하는 기업이다. 산업에서 요구하는 성능을 구현하는 소재 기업으로 세라잔첨단소재는 독자 개발한 친환경 고 내후성 소재를 대량 양산 가능한 기술까지 독자 보유하고 있다. 김대규 대표가 2022년 12월에 설립했다.대표 아이템은 독자 개발한 ‘친환경 고 내후성 소재’로 도료, 코팅, 단열, 차음 관련 분야에 적용된다.“미국, EU, 인도, 중국, 일본 등 전 세계는 PFAS(과물화화물질)이 포함된 소재 사용 규제 및 금지화로 반도체, 디스플레이 자동차, 섬유, 의료, 우주항공, 화장품 등 다양한 산업에서 규제에 대한 대체물질 개발에 전념하고 있습니다. 하지만 대체물질을 개발하지 못해 규제 유예만 신청하고 있습니다. 대체물질 개발은 PFAS 규제 대상기업에는 기업의 생존 이슈로 이어지고 있습니다.”세라잔첨단소재가 독자 개발한 소재는 글로벌 PFAS 규제에 대응이 가능한 것이 특징이다. 산업에서 요구하는 성능을 구현할 수 있는 친환경 고 내후성 소재다.“세라잔첨단소재의 경쟁력은 첫째, 도료, 코팅 분야에서 친환경성을 검증받았다는 점입니다. PFAS free 외 중금속, TVOC, 체외세포독성, 피부자극 시험에서 free, 공인시험기관에서 수요처 및 예비 수요처를 통해 검증받았습니다.”두 번째 경쟁력은 현 유통되고 있는 불소계 도료, 우레탄, 에톡시 도료와 방화, 경도, 자가세척성, 내산성, 내염수성, 발수성에서 뛰어난 성능을 확보했다는 점이다. 가격 경쟁력도 가지고 있으며, 특허 관련 법적 리스크가 없다는 점도 강점이다.세라잔첨단소재는 사업 초기에 독자 개발한 소재의 성장성을 긍정

2026.03.09 21:44:44
[The Kwangwoon University 2025 Pre-Startup Package CEO] Hallbar, Streamlining ESG reporting with ready-to-use templates

Hallbar, whose name means ‘sustainable’ in Swedish, is a pioneering company providing AI-powered templates enabling businesses to easily draft sustainability reports. By utilizing AI technology trained on a decade of global investment data, Hallbar delivers ESG comparative metrics across peer industries, incorporates investment criteria by global institutional investors, and offers strategic benchmark solutions. The company was established in June 2025 by CEO Hyojeong Ha.“With the mandatory disclosure of sustainability reports for all KOSPI-listed companies by 2030, the sustainability management reporting market is projected to grow by more than 30% annually, reaching an estimated valuation of 150 billion KRW”, stated CEO Ha. “Currently, only 7.5% of the approximately 950 KOSPI-listed companies are publishing sustainabulity reports, meaning 92.5% have yet to comply. Furthermore, under Scope 3 regulations, companies exporting to Europe are requried to disclose supplier-related data. Consequently, SMEs and KOSDAQ-listed firms that do business with large KOSPI-listed corporations will ultimately be required to provide and disclose ESG information.”However, when considering regulatory frameworks such as the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the sheer volume of requried disclusures—reaching up to 1,100 specific data points—combined with regulatory complexity poses a significant challenge, Many companies lack dedicated internal departments or specialized personnel to handle the processes, leading most firms to rely heavily on external consultanats and outsourced reporting services.According to a 2024 survey by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), 91% of companies utilize external professional agencies for their sustainability disclosures. With the average cost of producing a sustainability report currently estimated at around 100 million KRW, many mid-sized enterp

2026.03.07 16:14:43
[The Kwangwoon University 2025 Pre-Startup Package CEO] Pet To You, Crafting Bespoke Keepsakes to Bridge the Lives of Pets and Guardians

Pet To You is a brand dedicated to materializing the precious memories and love shared between pets and their guardians. The company was founded in July 2025 by CEO Sung Soo Lee (32).“Having served as a pet funeral director for approximately two years, I witnessed firsthand the final moments between guardians and their beloved companions”, said CEO Lee. “This experience led me to think deeply about how guardians can continue to feel and remember their time with their pets even after parting ways.”The flagship products of Pet To You are designed to evoke the sensation of constant companionship in everyday life. At the heart of this service is the pet’s actual fur. By incorporating a pet's fur into jewelry—such as necklaces and rings—guardians can naturally feel the presence of their companions throughout their day. Additionally, the company plans to introduce items like wappens (patches) and small accessories created by processing even small amounts of fur into thread-like forms, making them easy to carry at all times. Every item from Pet To You is crafted not as a mere souvenir, but as a medium to transform past memories into a living presence.“While most pet merchandise is limited to one-off customizations using photos or illustrations, Pet To You utilizes the irreplaceable physical element of pet fur”, Lee explained. “This allows our business model to expand across jewelry, apparel, and various lifestyle accessories.”A key differentiator for Pet To You is its focus on long-term storytelling rather than transactional manufacturing. By archiving the data and production history of each individual pet through continuous communication with the guardian, the brand maintains a consistent identity and narrative for any future creations.“Pet To You holds a clear competitive edge in its brand structure, which allows for ongoing, personalized production centered around a specific pet, rather than jus

2026.03.07 16:13:44
[The Kwangwoon University 2025 Pre-Startup Package CEO] KQC, Developing AI-Driven Quality Control Solutions for Rebar Couplers

KQC is a deep-tech company developing solutions that automatically inspect and manage the quality of rebar coupler connections using AI-based vision technology. By verifying, recording, and analyzing connection integrity in real-time, KQC aims to eliminate faulty construction while simultaneously enhancing safety and standardization at construction sites. The company was founded in September 2025 by CEO Dong Whee Kwon.The flagship product is the ‘AI Vision-Based Rebar Coupler Quality Control Solution.’ Rebar couplers are critical components used to join steel reinforcement bars in construction, the integrity of these joints is directly linked to the structural safety of the building. Currently, the industry suffers from a structural reliance on manual visual inspections or the intuition of workers, making it difficult to perfectly filter out improper fastening or construction errors.“Since the enforcement of the Serious Disaster Punishment Act, CEOs and site managers in the construction industry have felt a significant burden regarding legal liability for onsite accidents”, said CEO Kwon. “Traditional visual inspection methods do not leave objective quality records, making it extremely difficult to clarify the scope of responsibility when an incident occurs.”To address these challenges, KQC’s solution utilizes AI vision technology to automate the inspection of coupler-to-rebar connections in real-time. High-resolution cameras capture the status of the rebar ends and coupler threading, while AI models automatically identify various defect types, such as under-tightening, over-tightening, thread damage, and improper insertion. Inspection results are immediately logged into the system, creating a comprehensive database of quality history for every unit.The primary differentiator of this solution is that it goes beyond mere defect detection. By archiving all inspection results as data, it provides verifiable proof of quality his

2026.03.07 16:12:48
[The Kwangwoon University 2025 Pre-Startup Package CEO] CHECKUREE, A Specialized Management Solution for Music Academies

CHECKUREE is a service designed to resolve the recurring operational and management challenges faced by music academies. Its core mission is to help academy directors systematically organize all aspects of their operations, including student tracking, lesson recording, and parent communication. By documenting and archiving the lesson process and student learning trajectories, CHECKUREE aims to elevate both the quality of education and the efficiency of academy management. The company was founded in June 2025 by CEO Hyeeun Cho (37).The flagship product is ‘CHECKUREE’ an integrated management program that consolidates essential information for running a music academy into a single platform. Instructors can log attendance, lesson status, progress, and consultation notes immediately after each session. As this data accumulates, it provides a comprehensive view of the student's learning flow and development over time. Furthermore, based on these accumulated logs, the platform generates monthly reports for parents, enabling academies to provide detailed insights into a student’s growth rather than mere attendance updates. This fosters a natural and professional communication bridge between the academy and the parents.The primary competitive edge of CHECKUREE is that it was designed specifically for the unique operational workflows of music academies. While general academy management software often focuses solely on attendance and billing, CHECKUREE prioritizes the lesson-centric structure and individual student progress tracking. It differentiates itself by not just storing data, but structuring it so that administrators can make evidence-based decisions regarding student learning and academy operations.Regarding financial features, CHECKUREE plans to provide billing and payment functions through integration with specialized payment service providers. Rather than building its own payment infrastructure, the company has chosen a strategy of collaborat

2026.03.07 16:11:41
[The Kwangwoon University 2025 Pre-Startup Package CEO] UNIS J, Developing High-Precision EMG Signal Analysis AI for HMD and Robot Control

UNIS J, an acronym for ‘Unified Neural Interface Systems’, is a tech company developing control solutions that replace cumbersome controllers or camera-dependent systems with a single, finger-sized sensor. Founded in November 2025 by CEO Heejun Youn (27), the company aims to redefine how users interact with HMDs (VR/AR) and robotic systems.The flagship product is an integrated module combining a high-precision Electromyography (EMG) biosensor with Artificial Intelligence, specifically designed for HMD and robot control.“Simply put, it is a device that reads your hand’s micro-movements and intentions just by wearing it on your arm”, explained CEO Heejun Youn. “Existing VR/AR devices have been limited by the need to hold heavy controllers or by requiring the user's hands to stay within the camera's field of view.”The proprietary module developed by UNIS.J captures subtle muscle signals (EMG) from the inner arm. When a user intends to move a finger, the ultra-compact, high-sensitivity sensor detects the resulting electrical signals. These are then analyzed by UNIS.J’s internal AI algorithm, UNIS-AI Core, which identifies intentions—such as a ‘click’ or a ‘scroll’—within 0.1 seconds.By integrating this module into HMDs or robots, users can control devices exactly as they think, even when their hands are in their pockets or in dark environments. This solution realizes a truly ‘hands-free’ neural interface.UNIS.J’s competitive edge lies in two areas, unrivaled signal precision and versatility. First is the technical ‘super-gap.’ The core challenge of EMG sensors is noise reduction. UNIS.J has secured a significantly higher Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) than its competitors through its proprietary analog circuit design. This allows the system to distinguish fine movements as small as 5mm, achieving over 93% accuracy in AI intent recognition—a level

2026.03.07 16:10:05
[The Kwangwoon University 2025 Pre-Startup Package CEO] WEDID, A Startup Tackling the Lack of Transparency and Complexity in Real Estate Transactions

“Our flagship service is ‘Busuda’ a platform that allows users to tour homes through VR and complete contracts seamlessly. With Busuda, landlords or tenants can easily capture 360-degree VR footage using only their smartphone cameras and apply it to their listings immediately. This allows anyone to explore a realistic interior of a property without any specialized professional gear.”WEDID is an innovative company dedicated to solving the opaque and complex issues inherent in real estate transactions. The firm is developing ‘Busuda’ a service that enables anyone to easily view properties via VR and finalize contracts. The company was founded in June 2025 by CEO MinChan Kim (34).When landlords and tenants enter into an agreement, the platform automates complex procedures such as reviewing certified copies of real estate registers, securing fixed dates (Hwak-jeong-il-ja), drafting lease agreements, and managing jeonse loans and insurance. In collaboration with a network of certified real estate agents, Busuda supports legal verification, digital contracts, and electronic signatures to prevent illegal or high-risk transactions.The competitiveness of Busuda lies, first, in its ultra-simple VR generation capability, which allows for the creation of high-quality VR views through smartphone photography alone. Its second advantage is cost reduction and transparency; the platform drastically lowers traditional brokerage commissions and ensures the secure storage of transaction records and contracts. Third, it builds a trust-based network by partnering with verified certified real estate agents to provide dispute prevention and post-transaction liability support.Following the completion of its Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and Proof of Concept (PoC) validation, WEDID plans to launch online marketing campaigns. The company intends to aggressively target the rental demand from young adults and newlyweds through partnerships with real estate com

2026.03.07 16:08:44
[The Kwangwoon University 2025 Pre-Startup Package CEO] Wellnessbox, A Startup Developing a Pharmacy-Based AI-Driven Customized Supplement Repackaging and Delivery Platform

“Wellnessbox is a platform where AI recommends optimal nutritional ingredients based on a user’s symptoms, current medications, underlying health conditions, and medical check-up data. These recommendations are double-checked by a pharmacist at a local pharmacy before being repackaged into individual doses and delivered. By offering a minimum order of just seven days, we allow consumers to start their health journey without a heavy burden. Furthermore, through our web and app platforms, users can monitor their health status and the efficacy of the supplements for continuous, personalized management. If a supplement does not suit them or shows minimal improvement, users can provide feedback to adjust their package, enabling a true journey to find the supplements that perfectly fit their needs.”Wellnessbox is a startup developing a pharmacy-based AI-driven customized supplement repackaging and delivery platform. It was founded in August 2025 by CEO Hyeokchan Kwon (24) while he was attending the Yonsei University College of Pharmacy.The company operates a service that interprets consumer health data through AI analysis. Based on these insights, recommended supplements are repackaged into individual doses after a clinical review by a pharmacist and then safely delivered to the customer.A key differentiator for Wellnessbox is its ability to deliver in small units. While the existing supplement market typically offers products in multi-month packaging—making it difficult for consumers to judge suitability—Wellnessbox reduces this burden by offering 7-day starter units.“Our multi-item repackaging system allows us to combine popular supplements from various manufacturers into a single pack. This ensures an objective, performance-based combination that is not tied to any specific brand. We also maintain a pharmacy-based medication review system. Following the AI recommendation, a pharmacist conducts an additional review considering the use

2026.03.07 15:58:59
[The Kwangwoon University 2025 Pre-Startup Package CEO] Soulchasa, Launching ‘Behind Seoul’ an Immersive Adventure Tourism Service

Soulchasa is the operational backbone behind ‘Behind Seoul,’ an immersive adventure tourism service.The company is positioned within its own narrative universe as a dedicated support organization that enables the missions and journeys of tourists, known as ‘Soulchasas’Soulchasa, The term combines ‘soul’, referring to the act of collecting spirits, and Chasa, a title used in the Joseon Dynasty for officials entrusted with important missions. The name reflects the role of participants as agents who embark on meaningful, story-driven journeys.‘Behind Seoul’ is an outdoor escape-room-style tourism platform in which visitors become ‘Soulchasas,’ receiving curated tourism information across Seoul while exploring traditional cultural landmarks hidden behind the city’s surface.Participants experience not only practical travel information about each location, but also its hidden stories and symbols through mission-based activities and collectible content.While conventional tourism primarily focuses on information delivery, Behind Seoul is designed as an experience-driven journey that enables visitors to understand spaces through exploration, choice, and physical movement. The company was founded in June 2025 by CEO Ha Hyeon Cho (29).“Soulchasa oversees content planning, experience design, and platform operations to ensure that visitors can engage deeply and meaningfully with Korean cultural heritage”, said CEO Cho. “Under the slogan 'Adventure First, Tour Second,' our core goal is to create experiences where tourists see spaces through a completely new lens.”The flagship service, ‘Behind Seoul,’ centers on storytelling-driven content that integrates missions, puzzles, guided narrative elements, and Augmented Reality (AR) within Seoul’s traditional cultural sites. It is intentionally structured as an ‘on-site mission-based tourism experience’ rather

2026.03.07 15:56:49
[The Kwangwoon University 2025 Pre-Startup Package CEO] NCihy, Operating ‘SEMO,’ the Universal Platform for Fast and Easy Quotations

NCihy is a startup specializing in quotation platforms, operating SEMO(an acronym for ‘All the World’s Quotations‘ in Korean), a service that allows anyone to receive ’authentic quotes‘ quickly and easily. The company was founded in July 2025 by CEO Young-Gak Park (36).NCihy was launched on a foundation of data and technology derived from an e-procurement system that has operated public notice and procurement systems for 23 years. Moving beyond simple price comparisons, the company has developed a comprehensive quotation network platform connected to over 40,000 companies with proven procurement track records across South Korea.The flagship product, SEMO, is a platform where users can register any request and immediately receive multiple bids from companies nationwide. The platform supports a limitless range of categories, including goods, construction, services, and liquidations (second-hand corporate sales).The primary differentiator of SEMO is that it does not rely on simple price-bidding or negotiation tactics. Instead, it provides personalized RFQ (Request for Quotation) services aligned with actual market prices, powered by a database of 200,000 public notices and a network of 40,000 procurement-verified firms.“For B2B transactions, the most accurate ’lowest price‘ data comes not from general online marketplaces, but from procurement systems used by over 550 public institutions and 1,000 associations and agencies”, stated CEO Young-Gak Park. “SEMO is the only platform in Korea capable of providing real-time quotes based on this actual, verified data.”SEMO has also solved the persistent inconveniences of traditional quotation processes—such as persistent sales calls, privacy leaks, and repetitive complaints—by introducing an anonymous registration feature.“Based on 23 years of accumulated procurement big data, SEMO provides actual market and procurement prices rather than just r

2026.03.07 15:49:40
[The Kwangwoon University 2025 Pre-Startup Package CEO] askitmore, Empowering Everyone to Create High-Quality Presentations with Ease

“Unlike competitors such as Gamma or Genspark, snapdeck provides a fully customized output by supporting the entire lifecycle of a presentation—from initial creation to final edits—through AI”, said CEO Minkyu Lee. “Our chat-based interface allows users to request specific revisions in natural language, such as ‘Change the bar chart to a line graph’ or ‘Turn all selected text white’ which the AI understands and applies instantly. While high-quality, aesthetic presentations previously required professional design skills, snapdeck significantly lowers this barrier, enabling anyone to intuitively complete expert-level slides at a rapid pace.”askitmore is a startup developing snapdeck, an AI slide creation agent designed to help anyone produce high-quality presentations quickly and effortlessly. The company was founded in June 2025 by CEO Minkyu Lee (25). Lee, who was a senior majoring in design and engineering in the United States, put his studies on hold to launch the venture with his co-founders.Lee emphasized that with snapdeck, users can generate a finished presentation in approximately one to two minutes simply by inputting their desired content and clicking the generate button.“snapdeck’s core competitiveness lies in three key areas”, Lee explained. “First, unlike existing AI services that merely fit content into fixed templates, snapdeck accurately captures the user's intent to create a harmonious balance between content and layout. This results in professional, natural slides that don't look ‘AI-generated.’”Second, the platform allows for real-time revisions through a chat interface. This eliminates the need for users to learn complex editing tools, as they can apply changes instantly using natural language—a feature that radically simplifies the traditionally cumbersome slide editing process.Third, snapdeck offers overwhelming operational efficie

2026.03.07 15:48:26
[The Kwangwoon University 2025 Pre-Startup Package CEO] Athlova, Revolutionizing Park Golf with Innovative Carbon Braiding Technology

Athlova is a specialized firm developing high-performance clubs for the sport of park golf. It was founded in June 2025 by CEO Joon-Yong Cho, a professor of Sports and Health Care Management at the Korea National Sport University.Park golf has recently emerged as the most significant keyword in the domestic senior sports market. As the elderly population is projected to reach approximately 40% by 2050, the number of park golf enthusiasts has surged, surpassing 120,000 members as of 2023 and continuing to show rapid annual growth.Despite this boom, the equipment market remains dominated by imports, particularly from Japan. Athlova aims to lead the localization and personalized innovation of park golf clubs by leveraging its revolutionary ‘Carbon Braiding’ technology.“Our society is currently undergoing a paradigm shift in healthcare, moving from ‘disease treatment’ to ‘low-cost, high-efficiency preventive care.’ As the population aged 65 and older increases rapidly, the senior sports industry has grown into a massive market worth 95 trillion KRW as of 2023”, stated CEO Cho. “Park golf is a pivotal exercise that enhances life satisfaction for seniors due to its accessibility and social benefits. However, the shaft—the core component of the club—relies heavily on expensive Japanese imports. Their performance is standardized, making customization difficult, and after-sales service is often problematic. This is where I saw a clear necessity for high-performance, customized clubs made with our own technology.”Traditional manufacturing methods, which involve rolling carbon fiber sheets, create a non-uniform strength point known as the ‘Spine’ where the material overlaps. This inconsistency often compromises shot accuracy. In contrast, Athlova’s ‘36-axis horizontal pultrusion carbon fiber weaving device’ weaves fibers in a seamless manner. This ensures uniform elasticity in

2026.03.07 15:46:29

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