The Korea Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) announced on January 9 that it had become the first Korean organization to receive a commendation from the Nevada State Government in recognition of its contributions to broadening the foundation for global startups.
Since 2020, KISED has annually supported promising domestic startups in participating in international exhibitions. At CES 2025, it is collaborating with 29 domestic startup support organizations and companies to assist 127 promising startups in their global expansion efforts.
The commendation was presented during the opening ceremony of the “CES 2025 K-Startup Pavilion” at Eureka Park on January 7, the opening day of CES 2025. The event was attended by Sung-sup Kim, Vice Minister of SMEs and Startups, and Stavros S. Anthony, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, who delivered a congratulatory address and personally presented the award.
Lieutenant Governor Anthony praised Korea’s technological advancements, stating, “Korean technology continues to impress with its innovation and excellence. It’s remarkable to see Korean companies making such a strong impact at CES year after year. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration with Korea, a key ally, in building a robust startup ecosystem.”
Yeol-soo Choi, acting president of KISED, expressed his gratitude, saying, “As Korea’s dedicated startup support agency, we are proud to contribute not only to our nation’s startup ecosystem but also to the global entrepreneurship environment. We will continue to highlight the potential of Korean startups and work tirelessly to advance the global startup ecosystem.”
Media ContactCompany Name: KISED (Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development)Contact Person: Chiseong AnEmail: Send EmailCountry: South KoreaWebsite: www.kised.or.kr
