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KIC Silicon Valley have partnered with global corporations to support Korean

Startups in 4.0 industry (VR/AR, AI, IoT, Big Data, Fintech, Cyber security, Digital

marketing and Cloud) could penetrate into US market.

Through cooperation with global companies, startups can optimize, maximize

and localize their technology in Global Market. This intensive 8~10 weeks of TRT

program is designed with local global leaders and accelerators.

Process & Curriculum

Previous TRT Program Summary

KIC Global Platform

- Support for local business development and investment attraction for Korean SMEs- Optimization, Localization & Commercialization of Korean ICT R&D Outputs- Building up Global Enterprise Ecosystem- Establishing Global Network and Collaborating with relevant organizations

KIC Accelerating Platform T E C H N O L O G Y R E V O L U T I O N T O G E T H E R !

Sourcing teamsfrom cooperative

organizationsrelated with origin

technologies*Universities/ R&D

Centers etc.

Sourcing teams fromcooperative

organizations relatedwith appliedtechnoloies

*Govt. promotionagency/ Techno

Park/B2G etc.

Selectionwith

globalpartneringenterprise

Selectionwith localindustryexperts 

TRTProgram

Soaring 1Program

Soaring 2Program

BeyondSoaring

Recruitment & Selection (6 weeks) Phase 1

(~10 weeks)Phase 2

(10 weeks)Phase 3

(10 weeks)

KIC SMEs and Startup Accelerating Platform Recruitment Selection

"KIC SV helps Korean tech companies to enter global market successfully through our persistent and specialized supporting platforms"

Soaring Program Summary

Soaring Program provides an assistance in establishing corporate structure, technology commercialization and business localization.- Boot Camp (2 weeks of seminars)- Market Validation (BD Mentoring/PoC with potential customers-Soaring 1 objective)- Initial Sales (real customers and PoC with EAC-Soaring 2 objective)- Demo Day (Investment & Partnership Opportunities)

KIC's step-by-step platform supports the global localization and commercialization ofselect, technology-driven Korean SMEs that have global growth potential and areleading 4th industrial revolution.

Through partnerships with global companies, it will accelerate Korean tech SMEs withinnovation and growth potential in the global market.

Soaring 1

SOARING PROGRAMT E C H N O L O G Y R E V O L U T I O N T O G E T H E R !

OBJECTIVES

Help Korean startups in their early stages of development to penetrate the US

market by 1) supporting incorporation and commercialization of various ventures, 2)

providing mentoring and coaching programs, and 3) building networks,

entrepreneurship and pitching skills, meeting angel investors, and expanding

businesses for the US market.

Process

4.Demo DayMeetup/Pitch Workshop• Pitch/Demo

Companies that show the most effort andsuccess will be invited to participate KICExpress Soaring 2 Program

1.SelectionApplication Submission• Applications reviewedby KIC Silicon Valley

2. Intensive Entrepreneurship Training

Entrepreneurship training• Silicon Valley’s culture• Seminar sessions (e.g. business laws in U.S.)

5. Next Step?

3.TRT presentation dayLast week of program

1.Soaring ProgramThe program offers 1:1 mentoring forEight weeks of Business Developmentand various workshops/ seminars that aim to help Koreancompanies to penetrate the USmarket. Topics to be covered includeTeam Leadership, Marketing, How toCreate a Business Model, Funding andPivoting among others.

Seminar SeriesTwo weeks of seminars run by SiliconValley renowned in�uencers andexperts where their knowledge and experiences will be shared.

Mentoring1:1 matched mentorship after the 2weeks of seminars/workshop for goalof 1)market validation of product/ service and 2) process the PoC (Proofof Concept)

2.Networking KIC Silicon Valley will helpScience/ICT based companies ingrowing their business networks byhosting various events such asField days, meetups, pitching events,among others, in addition to providinginformation about various startupprograms andevents occurring around Silicon Valley.

Soaring 2

SOARING PROGRAMT E C H N O L O G Y R E V O L U T I O N T O G E T H E R !

OBJECTIVES

Help SMEs that exhibit strong business potential and/or a revolutionary technology

to successfully enter and expand the US market through 1 on 1 intensive mentoring

sessions (> 36 hrs) with experts; help develop their businesses, conduct market

research and connect them with investors. The program’s major goal is to help

SMEs to initiate sales through mentoring.

Process

Finalization of business models• Meeting with real customers• PoC feedback meeting with early adopters

Attaining investment• M&A• Increase Sales

1.SelectionTop 50% of teams whocompleted Soaring 1 Stage

2. Soaring Training

Intensive Mentoring Program• 1 on 1 mentoring/coaching• Sales and investor meetings

Business development• Investment• Proof of Concept

1.Accelerating in Class & Mentor Assignment(1st Week)- Raising Capital in Silicon Valley - Understanding Terms Sheets & Valuation - Developing your Value Proposition - Establishing Best Practices in CustomerDevelopment - Creating your target prospects list• Each company will be assigned to a mentorfrom a large and experienced pool of KICmentors. Mentors will provide advice and insights on product, pitch deck,business models, and target market.• Sales and Investors meeting: Upon decidinga client/investor, mentors will aidcompanies in making their meetings asuccess

What is Beyond Soaring? Support on Sales Expansion &Marking/legal/internship

2.Market Validation (can be processed withnew potential customers)• Feedback meetings with early adopters andpotential clients regarding about businessplans and models• Direct feedbacks from consumer end ofyour business

3.Initial Sales ( Months)• Not only a market validation opportunity,but also an opportunity to start bringing inreal revenue

Benefits

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TRT PROGRAMT E C H N O L O G Y R E V O L U T I O N T O G E T H E R !

Cooperation with global companies.

Support on Global BM Development.

Establish cooperation network with market leading companies.

Maximize the opportunity of enter the partnering corporations' venture capital

pool, supply chain, pool and M&A pool

Process

3.TRT presentation dayLast week of program

Top performed startups will be invited tonext stage of accelerating program (KIC ExpressSoaring 2) The Goal of TRT Program is to validatetheir product & Services in US market with globalleading companies' cooperation

1.Selection4IR Tech focused companies from Government R&D Centers & related tech startup organizations

2. Product School

2) Business Accelerating: Collaborate with local major BD Accelerators

3) R&D Mentoring: Collaborate with University R&D team

1) Technology Accelerating:Collaborate with Global enterprises'engineering team

4. Next Step?

2 0 1 8 2 H T R T   A R / V RD I G I T A L C O N T E N T S

P A R T N E R I N G W I T HT E C H N I C O L O R , L A

TRT PROGRAMT E C H N O L O G Y R E V O L U T I O N T O G E T H E R

Previous TRT Program w/Technicolor2018 2H TRT AR/VR & Digital Contents Program

Program Period: Oct.1st ~ Nov. 16th

Partnering with @Los Angeles

Participating Companies:

Program Summary

Technology Mentoring

- Created a proof-of-concept (PoC) project- Project based Group Mentoring / total 26~30 hours- Provided guidance and leadership on behalf of the Korean companies throughout the program, from a AR/VR technology perspective

Business Development Mentoring- 1:1 mentor for each company / 3 hours a week

Demo Day

The Demo Day was the presentation of the final PoC project by the 5 participatingcompanies to the team at Technicolor. The Demo Day was an opportunity for the teamsto share the final results of their 6 weeks of work on the PoC project called: “Twice Go”,featuring the all-girl K-POP recording artists, TWICE.