Rules concerning investment companies : Established and operated based on Rules on Management
of Contribution and Research Institute Companies
company
- A company in which KAIST has secured an ownership stake of of at least 10% for contributions such as technology, know-how, contribution in kind and cash
- A KAIST research institute company registered in accordance with the Special Act On Promotion Of Special Research And Development Zones
- A company established based on contributions by the KAIST Development Foundation
company
- A public institution that holds 50% or more of shares by itself or jointly with two or more institutions, or holds 30% or more and has effective control of the board of directors Source : Guidelines for Management and Innovation of Public Enterprises and Quasi-Governmental Institutions
- Prior consultation with the supervising ministry is required if establishing an institute that holds effective control
company
- An investment company whose capital has exceeded a certain percentage of KAIST shares as specified in the Special Act on the Promotion of Daedeok Innopolis, Etc.(lowered from 20% to 10% or more / amended in June 2021)
Intellectual Property & Tech-Transfer Center/ Industrial Liaison Center, institutions specializing in commercialization, researchers
nderstanding the company's status, analyzing business ideas, conditions for establishing a research institute company, brand usage restrictions, exit plans, contract termination conditions, etc.
Mutual discussions about technology to be invested in
Mutual discussions about technology to be invested in
Respective companies
Professor → Pre-screening by Startup KAIST →
Intellectual Property & Tech-Transfer Center / Industrial Liaison Center
Presentation of company’s business plan
Utilization of Innopolis headquarters and Commercializations Promotion Agency for R&D Outcomes
Korea Innovation Foundation
Approval by KAIST (Ministry of Science and ICT)