The AI Industry Convergence Agency (AICA) announced Tuesday it is accepting applications from companies seeking to move into the AI startup building within the AI cluster in the Cheomdan 3 district of the Jeonnam-Gwangju integrated special city, with the deadline set for Nov. 23.
A total of 21 office units are available. Eligible applicants include AI-related small and medium-sized enterprises, venture capital firms, accelerators and other investment and commercialization support institutions.
The AI startup building serves as an AI industry convergence hub with access to key infrastructure, including the national AI data center and demonstration facilities in the automotive, energy and healthcare sectors.
Tenant companies will receive support covering technology development, demonstration and commercialization, as well as investor matching, AI transformation collaboration with large corporations, links to government support programs, and access to specialized recruitment and technology and management consulting services.
Shared facilities such as meeting rooms, training rooms and a conference hall will also be available, with fees for paid rental spaces discounted by 50 percent.
The initial tenancy period is two years, with extensions of two years at a time possible following an operational performance review, up to a maximum of 10 years.
"We will support promising AI companies in finding new growth opportunities in Gwangju and developing into key players in the industry," said Kwak Jae-do, acting head of AICA.
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