DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 22, 2025 — The Korea Innovation Foundation (INNOPOLIS) successfully wrapped up its Global Demo Day and participation at GITEX Expand North Star in Dubai in 2025, presenting ten Korean R&D-driven startups to global investors and Middle Eastern innovation stakeholders. The program spotlighted Korea’s strengths in technology commercialization, positioning the participating companies for expansion into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the broader Middle East.
Held prior to GITEX, the INNOPOLIS Global Demo Day gathered international investors, venture capital firms, and innovation partners to explore Korea’s deep-tech ecosystem. The event offered a focused platform for startups to showcase market-ready technologies refined through a year-long incubation and acceleration program, emphasizing scalability and global applicability.
Sustainability, Energy & Advanced Materials
In the areas of sustainability and clean energy, . presented eco-friendly battery recycling technologies enabling the circular use of cathode and anode materials, supporting low-carbon energy and mobility markets. showcased advanced material solutions aimed at enhancing durability and performance in industrial applications, while highlighted technology-driven manufacturing approaches integrating materials engineering with sustainability-oriented processes.
AI, Data & Digital Intelligence
In the field of AI and data innovation, introduced signal processing and analytics technologies extracting actionable insights from complex data environments. presented AI-based sensing and data interpretation solutions applicable to smart environments and industrial monitoring. showcased digital transformation technologies combining data, software, and applied engineering to improve operational efficiency across industries.
Robotics, Automation & Smart Infrastructure
Within the realm of robotics and automation, demonstrated its Software Defined Robotics (SDR) platforms integrated with digital twin technology. Its solutions allow for the flexible and cost-efficient deployment of robots across logistics, manufacturing, and smart infrastructure projects—areas of increasing importance for smart city development in the Middle East.
Advanced Mobility, Drones & Tourism Technology
Regarding advanced mobility and emerging services, introduced its dual tilt-rotor eVTOL drone platforms for long-range logistics, surveillance, and emergency response, offering capabilities well-suited to wide-area operations and infrastructure monitoring. presented smart tourism and mobility technologies enhancing digital travel experiences, aligning with regional strategies for developing smart destinations and tourism innovation.
Digital Healthcare & Smart Medical Devices
In digital healthcare, showcased its smart medical device solutions, including automated systems designed to improve patient safety and clinical efficiency in hospital and home-care settings, supporting the region’s growing investment in smart healthcare infrastructure.
Through the Global Demo Day and the INNOPOLIS Pavilion at GITEX, the ten startups collectively demonstrated how Korean R&D-based innovation can contribute to sustainable growth, digital transformation, and future-oriented industries across the Middle East.
About INNOPOLIS
INNOPOLIS is Korea’s national innovation platform committed to commercializing R&D outcomes and fostering technology-based startups. Supported by the Korean government, INNOPOLIS connects research institutions, startups, and global partners to accelerate deep-tech innovation and international collaboration.
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