The Korea International Trade Association in concert with the Korea Development Bank, commemorated the debut of the NextRise Awards at COEX in Seoul on June 1st. Featured as part of NextRise 2023—Asia's preeminent startup innovation fair—the awards marked the fifth consecutive successful year of the event.

The NextRise Awards were established to foster startup innovation and attracted 332 applications from both domestic and international startups. After a rigorous selection process that evaluated technological innovation and market potential, 14 companies were acclaimed as winners.

MOPIC Co., Ltd. was particularly notable, securing the Grand Innovation Prize with their pioneering 3D display technology. These successes reflect the increasingly significant role of NextRise in stimulating business growth and tech innovation.

With such a track record, this year promises to be another year brimming with anticipation and potential!