22 Universities in Gyeonggi Province Open 'Industry-Academy-Government Future Growth Fair'

22 universities participating in Gyeonggi Province's anchor project gathered in one place to discuss industry-university cooperation programs they have been pursuing.

The anchor project refers to a program that revised the existing Regional Innovation-Centered University Support System (RISE) to support mutual growth between regions and universities and talent cultivation in future industries.

Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Economic Science and Technology Promotion Agency (hereinafter Gyeonggi ESTPA) Gyeonggi Anchor Center opened the '2026 Gyeonggi Province Industry-Academy-Government Future Growth Fair' from the 27th for two days at Gyeonggi ESTPA's Gwanggyo office to share technology exchange and industry-university cooperation achievements in future industries.

In particular, this event focused on providing diverse cooperation opportunities including technology exchange, investment, and talent cultivation centered on Gyeonggi Province's Seven Major Future Growth Industries (G7) and region-based industries (GX).

On the opening day, specialized events by G7 and GX industries were held, including the 'GAIA-FEST' in the semiconductor sector, smart mobility and defense technology fairs, quantum and AI technology company investment briefings (IR), manufacturing site AX and DX global forums, and renewable energy mutual growth seminars.

On the second day, physical AI technology seminars for inter-university cooperation and future talent cultivation, talent cultivation and startup idea competitions, G7 specialized college joint conferences, and regional innovation challenges will be held.

Heo Wan, director of the Gyeonggi Anchor Center, said "This future growth fair is a venue for industry-academy-government cooperation that connects universities' technologies and talents to business growth opportunities," adding "We will expand cooperation so that universities' excellent research achievements can lead to companies' technological innovation and creation of new jobs."