Daedeok Innopolis  ·  Korea's Silicon Valley of Science

Your Deep-Tech Gateway
to Global Innovation

Connecting 30+ world-class research institutes and universities in Daedeok Innopolis with global innovation clusters in North America, Europe, and Japan.

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30+
Research Institutes
7,000+
Patents per Year
2,300+
Venture Companies
30,000+
PhD & Master Researchers

About the Alliance

Daedeok Global TLO Alliance (DGTA) is Korea's official gateway for deep-tech technology transfer. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Science and ICT, DGTA unites the collective research excellence of over 30 leading research institutes and universities in Daedeok Innopolis into a single, cohesive global network.


Our mission is to provide a seamless, 'one-stop' platform that connects international partners with verified Korean deep technologies and ready-to-scale spin-offs. DGTA streamlines the process of global matching, licensing, and joint R&BD, creating sustainable innovation bridges with global clusters like Quebec and Grenoble.

Advanced R&D Laboratory
INNOPOLIS

Korea's Deep-Tech Innovation Hub, Daejeon

Member TLOs & Global Focus

ICT & Engineering
ETRI Lab

ETRI TLO

AI, ICT & Semiconductors

Korea's largest IT research institute with top-tier global patents in 6G, AI, and cybersecurity.

Global Hot-Point

Seeking joint R&BD partners for Next-Gen AI capabilities and Open-RAN tech.

KIMM Machinery

KIMM TLO

Machinery & Materials

Advancing mechanical engineering R&D in manufacturing systems, robotics, and energy systems.

Global Hot-Point

Seeking international collaborators for advanced manufacturing and nano-convergence systems.

KISTI Supercomputing

KISTI TLO

Science & Technology Information

National hub for S&T information services, supercomputing, and data-driven research support.

Global Hot-Point

Open to partnerships in open-science infrastructure and high-performance computing.

Energy & Environment
KIER Solar Energy

KIER TLO

Energy Research

Leading hydrogen energy, renewable energy, and climate change technology R&D since 1977.

Global Hot-Point

Seeking global partners for hydrogen production, solar cell, and CO₂ reduction tech.

KRICT Chemistry Lab

KRICT TLO

Chemical Technology

Pioneering green chemistry, advanced materials, bio-based chemicals, and sustainable processes.

Global Hot-Point

Looking for partners in circular economy, CO₂ utilization, and AI-driven chemical modeling.

KFE Fusion Plasma

KFE TLO

Fusion Energy

Korea's national fusion energy institute, home to the KSTAR superconducting tokamak.

Global Hot-Point

Collaborating with ITER and global fusion labs on plasma physics and fusion engineering.

Nuclear & Defense
KAERI Nuclear Reactor

KAERI TLO

Atomic Energy Research

Comprehensive nuclear R&D including the HANARO reactor, radiation technology, and spent fuel.

Global Hot-Point

Seeking partners for next-gen nuclear safety systems and radiation medical applications.

KINS Nuclear Safety

KINS TLO

Nuclear Safety

Korea's national nuclear safety regulatory research institute ensuring safe use of nuclear energy.

Global Hot-Point

Open to global collaboration on nuclear safety standards and risk assessment methodologies.

ADD Defense Tech

ADD TLO

Defense Development

South Korea's primary defense R&D agency developing missiles, unmanned systems, and naval tech.

Global Hot-Point

Exploring dual-use technology transfer in unmanned systems and advanced electronics.

Aerospace & Space Sciences
KARI Satellite

KARI TLO

Aerospace & Satellites

Leading Korea's space exploration, satellite development (KOMPSAT), and lunar programs (Danuri).

Global Hot-Point

Recruiting aerospace component testing partners in Europe (Grenoble focus).

KASI Telescope

KASI TLO

Astronomy & Space Science

National institute for optical astronomy, radio astronomy, and space observation instruments.

Global Hot-Point

Seeking international partners for joint observatory projects and space observation R&D.

Geoscience & Resources
KIGAM Minerals

KIGAM TLO

Critical Minerals & Geo-Energy

Driving sustainable resource extraction, geohazard research, and CCS technologies.

Global Hot-Point

Expanding supply chain network in North America (Quebec) for critical minerals.

Measurement, Standards & Basic Science
KRISS Quantum Lab

KRISS TLO

Precision Measurement & Quantum

National measurement standards lab driving quantum metrology and optical lattice clock development.

Global Hot-Point

Looking for overseas testbeds for quantum sensor calibration and standards verification.

IBS Basic Science

IBS TLO

Basic Science Research

~30 research centers spanning chemistry, life science, physics, and mathematics with the Aleph supercomputer.

Global Hot-Point

Open to joint research in fundamental science, quantum physics, and interdisciplinary programs.

KBSI Instruments

KBSI TLO

Basic Science Instrumentation

Operates advanced analytical instruments and facilities for the national research community.

Global Hot-Point

Seeking international co-use and co-development of frontier scientific instrumentation.

Biotechnology & Medicine
KRIBB Biotech Lab

KRIBB TLO

Bioscience & Biotechnology

From genomics and drug discovery to agricultural biotech and regenerative medicine since 1985.

Global Hot-Point

Actively seeking partners for next-gen drug discovery pipelines and biomaterial licensing.

KIOM Herbal Medicine

KIOM TLO

Oriental Medicine & Bio

Standardizing Korean traditional medicine through modern biotechnology and natural product discovery.

Global Hot-Point

Seeking global partners for natural product commercialization and TKM clinical validation.

KIT Toxicology

KIT TLO

Toxicology Research

National toxicology institute providing safety assessments for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food.

Global Hot-Point

Open to global partnerships in regulatory toxicology and alternative testing methods.

Universities
KAIST Campus

KAIST TLO

Science & Engineering

Korea's top research university with TLO connecting global partners to deep-tech spinoffs and IP.

Global Hot-Point

Over 7,000 patents available for licensing in AI, robotics, biotech, and nanotech.

CNU Campus

CNU TLO

Comprehensive University

Chungnam National University with strengths in materials science, robotics, biotechnology, and medicine.

Global Hot-Point

Seeking industry partners in advanced materials, environmental science, and biomedical engineering.

UST Research

UST TLO

Graduate Science & Technology

Unique consortium university where 100% of students conduct national R&D as student-researchers.

Global Hot-Point

Open to joint degree programs and international student-researcher exchange initiatives.

Global Expansion Tracks

🇨🇦 North America Track (Quebec)

A specialized program in partnership with KOTRA linking Daedeok's deep-tech ventures with Quebec's AI and critical minerals supply chain ecosystem. Features joint R&D matchmaking and supply chain integration.


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🇫🇷 Europe Track (Grenoble)

Connecting Daedeok's aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors with Grenoble's robust deep-tech infrastructure. Includes PoC support and local investment IR opportunities.


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