1415T2g1 South Korea/Project Teams/Team 6/Companies/D.camp
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IS427: Technopreneurship Study Mission South korea
| About Us | Our Companies | Our Reflection |
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| Click me to learn more about Startup Alliance Korea |
Progress Updates
| Date | Action |
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| 20 Jan 2015 | Send request email to Startup Alliance. |
| 29 Jan 2015 | Send another request email to Startup Alliance. |
| 01 Feb 2015 | Confirmation of visit to Startup Alliance on 29 April (Wednesday), 11.30-01.30pm. |
| 02 Feb 2015 | Provided connection to D.camp by Startup Alliance connection. |
| 04 Feb 2015 | D.camp accepted to host us on 29 April, 1.30pm (Trying to rearrange schedule to fit slot in D.camp at the moment) |
Companies
| D.camp |
| About D.camp |
D.camp, Soeul
- Is a non-profit organization / incubator dedicated to the revitalization and youth entrepreneurship ecosystem jobs.
- Funded by twenty banks in Korea.
- One of the largest foundations in Korea to support start-up activities, with an asset base of approximately USD 470M.
- Serves as a local start-up hub for the most talented and passionate start-up entrepreneurs and professionals.
- Has 1,317 core members, 2,579 general members and hosted about 180 startup-related events in less than a half year.
- Provides various tools, programs and support systems, including its quality infrastructure, D.CAMP.
- "Banks Foundation for Young Entrepreneurs is the networking hub of South Korea's startup industry. It brings talented entrepreneurs and successful investors together so everyone can take part in the startup community activities." - YoungHa Ko, Chairman fo Korea Business Angel Association
| Vision & Mission |
Mission of D.camp
- To foster entrepreneurship among young generations in both Korea and Asia.
- To lay a strong foundation to become the central venture hub of Asia, and eventually Asia's Silicon Valley.
| D.camp Timeline |
D.camp Timeline
- 01 January 2014 - Business Center D.OFFICE open.
- 27 September 2013 - "Startup Korea" was launched.
- 09 August 2013 - Fruition camp D.CISION, was founded.
- 28 June 2013 - First D.DAY.
- 27 March 2013 - D.CAMP Overview.
- 08 March 2013 - 'SXSW2013' participation which bought 7 Korean start-ups to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_by_Southwest SXSW to showcase their products and Service, under the name of "Geeks from Gangnam".
- 07 July 2012 - First Investment.
- 23 May 2012 - Open of Banks Foundation for Young Entrepreneurs.
| Features |
Special features of D.camp - SPACE
Contents
Multipurpose Hall (6F)
- A multi-purpose hall (seating capacity: 150 ~ 200)
- Catering space
- Two conference rooms
- Terrace overlooking the spectacular scenery of the Seonjeongneung.
- For workshops and large scale talks.
Nursery & Seminar room (5F)
- Public office two (Capacity: Each 15, 25)
- Individual office five (Capacity: 6-8 people each)
- Seminar room 2 (Capacity: A total of 50 students) for visits and lessons.
- Potential tenant space for big start-ups.
- Space for knowledge and innovation sharing between start-ups and potential entrepreneurs.
Collaboration space (4F)
- Collaborative space (capacity: 80 persons)
- PT (Presentation) room (capacity: 20 persons)
- Mobile Test Bed.
- Others cafeteria, OA room, smart table, etc.
- For brain storming, preparation and collaborative sessions.
Lounge and business center (2F) - D.Office
- Lounge and cafeteria
- Pay Individual office five (Capacity: 4-5 people each)
- Paid Single room (capacity: 19)
- One room (capacity: 8)
- Superintendent (Capacity: 25 people)
- Networking area.
- Snack bar.
| D.camp Programmes |
Programmes
D.Day
- Debut last Friday of each month for the start-up
- Start-ups showcases their product and make their debut appearance in front of expert panels and 200 audiences.
- Provides opportunities for start-ups to meet their potential business partners or investors.
- Winners of the program are awarded with dedicated office space at D.CAMP for a given period of time.
- Judging panel and feedback panel consists of an array of companies such as LG Electronics, IDG Ventures, Future Stream Networks and also K Cube Ventures.
D.Jump
- D.CAMP start-up acceleration program partnering with Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
- Aims to incubate 10 start-ups during the period.
- Participating start-ups is paired with big corporate from designated sector to gain access to consulting opportunity and to leverage their network and marketing channels.
- Provides unique opportunity for start-ups to learn from the best in the industry so that they can pave their path to success.
- Shortlisted start-ups will be given the chance to showcase their handiwork in Korea and United States.
| Why Startup Alliance? |
| Learning Points & Closing thoughts |
| References |
