Renault, “Future mobility startups gather together”…Held startup open stage

[Daily Car Reporter Shin Jong-yoon] Renault Korea Motors (CEO Stephane DeBlaise) announced on the 11th that it will hold a startup open stage together with the Seoul Creative Economy Innovation Center and the Korea International Trade Association.

Renault Korea plans to conduct this Startup Open Stage to discover and collaborate with promising startups on ideas to apply to future vehicles that Renault Korea is preparing, such as hybrids and electric vehicles.

The Startup Open Stage will be held through Renault Korea Open Innovation, a domestic track with the Seoul Center for Creative Economy and Innovation, and Fortune 500 Renault Item Open Innovation, a global track with the Korea International Trade Association, until October 11. ▲Service sector including vehicle infotainment Connected Car ▲Incar UX, a technology field that can contribute to improving customer experience ▲Eco&Mobility, a cutting-edge technology field that will contribute to future automobile technologies including new materials and batteries ▲Establishment of a smart manufacturing environment Applications will be accepted in a total of five categories, including Smart Factory, a technology field that can contribute to ▲Other various technology fields that can contribute to changes in the mobility ecosystem.

Proposals from startups selected through a feasibility and suitability review will have the opportunity to be applied to Renault Korea’s future car technology through a collaboration agreement, and can also receive up to 10 million won in support for proof of concept (PoC). In addition, on-site mentoring is also provided through one-on-one or many-to-one business meetups with Renault Korea related departments.

If you are selected as an item of the Renault Group, you will also receive support for entering the global market. Renault Group’s Open Innovation Team discovers innovative items from global startups, plans and manages collaboration, and also provides opportunities to review concept verification at the Renault Group level.

Choi Seong-gyu, head of Renault Korea Research Center, said, “Renault Korea Research Center is working to strengthen research and development capabilities focusing on design, software, and electrification to prepare for future vehicles,” and added, “We expect a lot of participation from unicorns who will lead future technology with Renault Korea.” “I do it,” he said.

jyshin@dailycar.co.kr