SK Telecom (SKT) is enhancing its partnerships with startups.
On September 16, CEO Jeong Jae-hun met with eight startup leaders at the SKT Tower in Jung-gu, Seoul, to share insights for mutual growth. This meeting follows Jeong's previous engagement with startup representatives at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in March, aimed at fostering direct communication.
During the meeting, Jeong stated, "By combining the technologies and ideas of startups with SKT's artificial intelligence (AI), infrastructure, and marketing capabilities, we can create new business opportunities and value in the AI era."
Kim Song-hyun, CEO of Sierra Base, which offers drone-based AI infrastructure safety inspection solutions, noted, "We are collaborating with SKT to automate safety inspections of communication towers, which were previously conducted manually. This partnership will not only enhance technology but also help us discover viable business models."
SKT operates a startup collaboration platform called SKTCH, which connects startups with expert mentoring, opportunities for collaboration with SKT, business development, participation in domestic and international exhibitions, and investment opportunities.
Since 2013, SKT has been identifying and supporting startups across various sectors. This year, the company has refined its nurturing program with the goal of strengthening partnerships for mutual growth, aiming to support 500 innovative companies over the next five years by 2030.
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