Kibo boosts innovation capacity with quantum computing, AI training

The Korea Technology Finance Corporation, known as Kibo, held a two-day innovation training program where participants experienced quantum computing and generative AI firsthand and explored ways to strengthen the organization's capacity for change.

Kibo announced Monday that it held the "2026 Innovation Strategy Training" from Thursday to Friday at D.CAMP Mapo in Seoul's Mapo-gu, with 27 innovation leaders and youth directors taking part.

The program was designed to deepen participants' understanding of emerging technologies and generate ideas for improving work practices and organizational culture. It combined visits to innovative companies, an eco-friendly technology exhibition, expert lectures and open discussions.

On the first day, participants visited SDT, a quantum technology company, where they received briefings on the basic principles of quantum computing and its industrial applications. They also examined a quantum computer up close, gaining specialized knowledge relevant to assessing the technology's industrial value and conducting technology evaluations.

The group then visited the 2026 Korea ESG Green Expo at COEX in Seoul's Gangnam-gu, where they explored cutting-edge technologies in carbon neutrality and green transition.

On the second day, expert lectures at D.CAMP Mapo covered self-leadership and ways to transform work practices using generative AI. Through open discussions, participants examined the leadership qualities needed in a changing work environment and identified specific improvements that could be applied at Kibo.

Kibo stations innovation leaders at branch offices across the country and has operated a youth board since 2023 to incorporate the perspectives of younger employees into organizational management. The latest training continues that tradition of having frontline staff and younger generations work together to respond to technological change and identify ways to improve the organization.

"This training was a meaningful opportunity for our innovation leaders and youth directors to experience future technologies firsthand and reflect together on how our organizational culture and work practices need to evolve," said Kim Hyun, a Kibo director. "We will continue to respond proactively to new technologies and a changing environment, and work to spread a culture of innovation throughout the organization so that the public can feel the difference."