We provide a structured program focused on proactive scouting and proof of concept testing, co-investment, and maximizing exit value from external startup organizations that play a key role.
Education
Training/workshop programs for digital-only organizations that are conducting open innovation activities for the first time, such as discovering new business opportunities through PoCs with startups and strategic investments for M&A purposes.
PoC
A project that aims to match digital & platform-based tech startups with collaboration departments to conduct market verification, develop affiliate products based on customer DB, create additional revenue streams through interconnection between services, and develop joint new businesses.
Investment
Pre-emptive investments in very early/early stage technology innovation/platform driven startups by forming a private equity fund / limited partnership / venture capital fund. Leverage the TIPS program to maximize early stage team funding.
OI Process
We provide integrated advice on open innovation, from pre-planning to developing and operating a PoC/investment-oriented deal scouting pipeline, and post-management.
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Proactive Planning & Advisory
Business/Strategic Due Diligence (CDD) and Trend Research
Business status analysis, problem diagnosis and advancement
New business area planning and program design
2
Deal Scouting Planning and Operations, Inbound Channel Development and Operations
Explore new and emerging business areas
Unique program branding, dedicated landing page development
Pooling of scouting candidates through outreach and PR
PoC discussions and negotiations with finalized companies
Formation of joint project fund and investment execution
4
PoC Promotion and Follow-up
The Invention Lab’s unique Accelerating as a Service (AssA) program
Establishment of PoC management process
Transfer of working team, KPI management
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Maximize Exit Value, Capital Gain
Raising a follow-on investment
Business valuation
Maximizing investment gains through an exit
Our Partners
For many years, he has been working with Korea’s leading conglomerates, listed companies, and mid-sized group companies to identify and co-invest in early stage technology innovation startups.
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More support and program information can be found on the Open Innovation Program site.