IBK Industrial Bank to foster innovative startup 103 companies in the second half of the year… points investors should watch
IBK Industrial Bank will foster innovative startup companies through its 'IBK Changgong' program in the second half of 2026 year. The Industrial Bank of Korea said it will identify and support 103 startups in the southwestern region from Gwangju every year, and the government held a ruling party-government consultative meeting on 30 to discuss the economic growth strategy for the second half of the year on 7day.13 }
IBK Industrial Bank will begin full-scale support for 103 innovative startup companies in the second half of the year. Which companies make this list could change the future landscape of initial public offerings and venture investment. Missing it would be like losing one foothold for reading investment flows.
7 On 13day, IBK Industrial Bank selected 103 companies for its 'IBK Changgong' program. It is a support project that combines funding and mentoring for early-stage startups. For startups, receiving IBK Industrial Bank's certification is almost like an official seal of approval, and this list becomes a compass for gauging future venture capital investment and whether they will go public.
Support for startups in the public sector is not only IBK Industrial Bank's story. The Industrial Bank of Korea also announced that from 7 on 7day, it will identify and foster 30 startups in the southwestern region from Gwangju every year. As balanced regional development is a key issue, a channel is being created for funds to flow into startup ecosystems outside the capital region.
- IBK Industrial Bank: 7in 13on the 'IBK Changkong' program, 103companies were selected, and second-half nurturing has begun in earnest
- Korea Development Bank: 7in 7on the day, the bank announced the discovery and support of startup firms centered in Gwangju across the southwest region
- Ruling and government consultations: 30out of 7in 13at the second-half economic growth strategy meeting, discussions were held on balanced regional growth and development strategies
- Suncheon Beer Festa: 2026this year's event brought together craft beers from 5cities and counties nationwide
- Hwasun County: Ministry of the Interior and Safety '2026 disaster management evaluation' 2consecutive years was selected as an outstanding institution
7The background behind these announcements, which came all at once in the first half of the month, is a policy direction aimed at boosting the regional economy. The list of participating companies and the detailed implementation schedule can be confirmed through additional notices from each institution.