– A Decade of Innovation and Collaboration with AsiaBerlin & Partners –
Berlin, September 9 – KIC Europe successfully hosted its “10th Anniversary with AsiaBerlin & Partners” event in Berlin, marking a decade of innovation and collaboration between Korea and Europe. The event brought together key partners, startups, investors, and institutional representatives to reflect on past achievements and explore future opportunities for joint growth.
Session I: Innovation Forum
The celebration commenced with the Innovation Forum, providing an opportunity to review KIC Europe’s achievements over the past decade and to highlight the value of global cooperation. Participants revisited the milestones of innovation built jointly by Asia and Europe while discussing pathways for deeper collaboration in the years to come.
Session II: Value-up2Unicorn Pitch
In the afternoon, the spotlight turned to the “Value-up2Unicorn Pitch” session. Distinguished speakers, including Yann Gozlan, Mirko Tadic, and Frederike Beha, delivered inspiring presentations on innovation, growth, and scaling strategies for the next generation of unicorns.
Nine Korean startups showcased their cutting-edge ideas and entrepreneurial spirit:
- POEN. Co., Ltd.
- ARGOS VISION
- Morphing I
- Seoul Dynamics
- EVAR
- MetroAir Inc.
- TurbineCrew Inc.
- AB Life
- The Baton
A panel of honorary judges – Carolin Kodde, Frederike Beha, Mirko Tadic, and Yann Gozlan – provided valuable evaluations and guidance, offering professional insights that will help pave the way for these promising startups to succeed in the global market.
Session III: AsiaBerlin-KIC Europe Mixer
The event concluded with the AsiaBerlin-KIC Europe Mixer, held at KIC Europe’s Berlin office. In a more relaxed and open atmosphere, the session facilitated meaningful networking opportunities while featuring dynamic startup pitches by German and Korean entrepreneurs. The mixer emphasized the vitality and potential of cross-border innovation and fostered stronger ties within the startup ecosystem.
Looking Ahead
Building on the success of its 10th anniversary celebration, KIC Europe reaffirms its commitment to strengthening its role as a bridge of innovation between Korea and Europe. By deepening collaboration with AsiaBerlin and global partners, KIC Europe will continue to support startups in achieving sustainable growth and expanding into international markets.
