Seoul

2  July | 2025

The Seoul Scaleup Summit 2025 is a premier event designed to bring together international corporates and South Korea’s leading scaleups to connect, explore business opportunities, and discuss emerging trends in innovation. This exclusive gathering offers a platform for thought leaders to engage in meaningful discussions around open innovation, corporate–startup collaboration, and the evolving regional scaleup ecosystem. The 2025 edition will also feature the official launch of the
Fincantieri Group’s Innovation Antenna in South Korea

Agenda

9:00 AM GMT | Seoul

Innovation Industry Talk:
Exploring Automation in Shipbuilding

Opening
Emilia Gatto, Italian Ambassador to South Korea
​Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO, Fincantieri
Claudio Cisilino, Group Executive Vice President Operations, Corporate Strategy and Innovation, Fincantieri

New Report Highlights: “Dual Use Technologies: The Strategic Frontier of Innovation”
Marco Marinucci, CEO, Mind the Bridge

​Keynote Address: Insights on the Korean Maritime Industry
Dong Shik Shin, Korea Maritime Consultants Board Member

​Institutional Overview & International Activities
Dr. Hong, Director KRISO (Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering)

Venture Capital Panel
Korean opportunities for shipbuilding and innovation investment
​Hyunik Mike Cho, Principal, Kakao Ventures
Jake Sung, Director VC Investment, Lighthouse Ventures
Kyle Yoon, EIR Korea Lead, Shorooq Partners
Jinyoung Jo, Sr. Associate, TAP Angel Partners

Moderated by: Salvatore Bonaccorso, Fincantieri

​Startup Showcase & Pitches
Featuring innovative companies at the forefront of maritime tech:
​NeuromeKa
​Carbon Value
​Makinarocks

Networking
Connect with industry leaders, investors, innovators, and policymakers driving the future of shipbuilding and maritime technology in South Korea and beyond

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1:00  PM GMT | Seoul

Scaleup Summit Seoul 2025

Opening 
Marco Marinucci, CEO, Mind the Bridge

New Report Highlights: Tech Korea Report Presentation
Gain key insights into the Korean innovation ecosystem 

International Corporate Antennas Session
Explore how global corporations are establishing innovation outposts in Korea to drive collaboration and growth

EU EIC & Korea Collaboration
Learn about the European Innovation Council’s initiatives and partnership opportunities bridging Europe and Korea’s tech ecosystems

Venture Capital Landscape in Korea
Hear from leading Korean VCs about investment trends, opportunities, and challenges in the local startup scene

​TIPS Startup Showcase
Discover the most promising startups from Korea’s Tech Incubator Program for Startups (TIPS) in a curated showcase highlighting cutting-edge innovation

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