Open-innovation Station & Advisory Platform
Ulsan’s Hyper-Connected Hub for Industrial Innovation



We connect Ulsan’s strategic industries with high-potential startups, delivering customized solutions through deep incubation expertise and specialized advisory support.
Large Enterprises · Mid-sized Companies · SMEs · Public Corporations
O.I. Station & Advisory Platform
Open-innovation project design and coordination
Tailored consulting for corporate–startup collaboration
Technology sourcing and strategic matchmaking
Technical advisory, management consulting, and acceleration
TECH-BIZ meet-ups and partner networking
PoC and test-bed support
Global market exploration
Investment attraction and funding programs
Startups
Core Functions
Why Partner with Ulsan CCEI?
Industry Leadership
A leading hub for shipbuilding and maritime startups in partnership with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
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Proven Investment Capacity
TIPS operator specializing in manufacturing convergence, with a KRW 17-billion investment pool.
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Expert Talent
A dedicated team of 21 startup specialists with extensive on-the-ground experience.
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Expansive Network
Collaboration with 37 partner companies across mobility, petrochemicals, and clean energy.
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Robust Infrastructure
End-to-end support through 45 connected programs, plus the upcoming Ulsan Startup Hub (2025).
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전·후방 연계지원
예비창업자-창업자 지원을 위한
연계 프로그램(45개) 지원
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Open Innovation: Outcomes of Ulsan CCEI
Ulsan-Style Open Innovation Linked to Local Anchor Industries
2015
Partnership with
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
2018
Expansion to
6 partner companies
2023
Growth to 37
partner companies
A Collaborative Network Leading Industrial Innovation in Ulsan
Ulsan × Industry × Innovation



K-Shipbuilding & Maritime · Industrial Safety / Smart Factory · Future Mobility / EV ·Eco-Friendly Energy · ESG
Building and expanding the ecosystem through collaboration with Ulsan’s core and emerging industries.
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2018
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2023
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