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K o re a I n s t i t u t e o f I n d u s t r i a l T e c hno l o gy K o re a I n s t i t u t e o f I n d u s t r i a l T e c hno l o gy eng.kitech.re.kr Korea Institute of K o re a I n s t i t u t e o f I n d u s t r i a l T e c hno l o gy
Industrial
Technology

MAJOR ROLES KITECH GLOBAL NETWORK FOR ESTABLISHMENT
TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION PURPOSE

There are many institutes and organizations to support SMEs, KITECH’s Compass is Pointing out to the World Being a reliable partner of SMEs in the field

but KITECH is the only application-oriented research institute,
focusing on technology commercialization. KITECH supports Korea’s SMEs to stay globally competitive by building KITECH was founded in 1989 with the objective to support industry sector,
a diverse network of technology cooperation. With the extensive support of joint research
especially SMEs. KITECH drives the nation’s industrial advancement by
Staying ready and close to the field with the nationwide network, with technologically advanced nations, creating markets that are friendly to Korea and developing and commercializing fundamental technologies, technology
KITECH is always responding to the needs of companies. leveraging overseas outposts to support SMEs to enter foreign markets, support and disseminating the achievements of SMEs.
KITECH helps products “Made in Korea” find their way across the globe.

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1 1 7 6 2013~ New Growth Phase
1 HISTORY
4 3 China(Qingdao) 29
Commercialization Technology Support 1 1 1 14 U.S.A(Santa Clara) Nurtured global SMEs 2019 | Established Korea-Russia Innovation Center Celebrated

The 30th Anniversary of KITECH
Technology Development from Customized to the Field 7 Vietnam(Ho Chi Minh) 1 resulting in tangible 2018 | Transferred the Eco Aluminum Processing Technology to Poland
outcomes
SMEs 1 6 Started Operating the Technology Exchange and Flexible Research System
1 2017 | Establishment of Korea-Germany Smart Textronics Center
Indonesia(Jakarta) 7 12
& MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
01 02 Korea-Russia Innovation Center(Songdo, Incheon) 2 1 RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF GANGWON DIVISION 2016 | Certified for 2 years as a quality institute for technology transfer and

commercialization
CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY
1 | KRIC, Korea-Russia Innovation Center | ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
With focused research in 3 major areas KITECH improves competence of SMEs In charge of executing R&D projects for technology commercialization, 2015 | Establishment of Jeju Division
Reorganized into a structure of 3 research institutes and 7 divisions

essential to enhance technological to help them go global with customized forming a joint startup ecosystem, and providing support for Korean 2013 | Became an institute affiliated with the Ministry of Science,
enterprises to enter the Russian market based on the Korea-Russia
competitiveness of SMEs, KITECH develops and support, leveraging extensive field innovation platform ICT and Future Planning
transfers demand-oriented technology. experiences, know-how and human and RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF
physical infrastructures. KITECH International Cooperation Center International Partners Joint R&D Projects CLEAN MANUFACTURING SYSTEM DAEGYEONG DIVISION 2004~2012 Built a Regional Framework
2012
| Establishment of Gangwon Division
Built a close-range
UST-KITECH School ULSAN DIVISION technology support Certified as the best service quality institute for the first time as a
government
framework for
Promotion of Planning and Overseeing JEONBUK DIVISION field-oriented support 2010 | Establishment of Jeonju Research Center
Local Industry with National Strategic Production SEONAM DIVISION (Current Jeonbuk Division)
Developed the world’s first Eco-Magnesium and
Close-Range Support Technology Development Projects Eco Aluminum alloy technology
2009 | Establishment of Daegyeong Division
DONGNAM DIVISION (Current Ulsan Division)
03 04 2008 | Establishment of Ulsan Research Center
Perating close-range technology support KITECH plans and leads national projects Fostering Practical and Creative Science 2007 | Developed android robot, 1st in Korea and 2nd in the in the world
2004 | Establishment of Busan Research Center
centers across the nation, it leads local for next-generation markets to build and Technology Talent Who Will Create Future Values for Korea (Current Dongnam Division)
industry development with R&D and and implement road map of Korea as a
commercialization tied to strategy and technology competency to compete 1998~2003 Growth and Development
specialty industries of the region. at global stage. University of Science and Technology (UST) is a national research university jointly established by
government-funded research institutions. It fosters creative talent through differentiated education Built a systematic 2003 | Designated as ‘Technology of the Year‘ by the Ministry of
programs focusing on problem-solving in onsite research projects. To nurture excellent talent who framework for SME Education, Science & Technology(Cyber Engineer U24)
can contribute to the growth of industries, KITECH has been running master’s and doctor’s courses support Establishment of Gwangju Research Center
(Current Seonam Dvision)
in UST-KITECH School since 2004. It has advanced research equipment and facilities and excellent 2002 | Developed Korean high-speed train(350km/h)
SMEs are the Future of Korea, professors in various fields and provides opportunities for participation in national policy projects. JEJU DIVISION Establishment of Ansan Research Center
(Research Institute of Convergence Technology)
Together with KITECH! Majors in KITECH School 1989~1997

Manufacturing Technology | Foundation and Ground Building
The manufacturing technology major aims to nurture professionals for Korea’s key industries Founded as a research 1997 | Relocated the head office(Cheonan, Chungnam)
and industries related to the Fourth Industrial Revolution such as robots, industrial components, institute for comprehensive It was renamed as Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
smart manufacturing, sustainable process, and energy system. It includes three sub-majors. application research 1994 | Pioneered the rise of HDTV in Korea
with a primary focus on
Robot Engineering Industrial Material Sustainable Process supporting SMEs 1989 | Founded as an affiliated institute of the Ministry of Commerce
and Smart Manufacturing Engineering and Energy System Engineering & Industry