Innovate
• Bringing highly advanced technology from Korea
• Facilitating R&D collaboration between Korean startups and the US market
• Creating a new pathway for Korean startups to thrive in the US market
To Lead the Global Innovation Ecosystem As a Platform for Tech Commercialization
Korea Innovation Center (KIC) is funded by the Korean government on a mission to create a global startup ecosystem throughout our four locations- Washington DC, Silicon Valley, Berlin, and Beijing. We discover and incubate promising Korean technology startups by providing assets such as connections to market enablers, accelerators, and training programs. More than 80 Korean startups join us to explore the U.S market annually. We welcome leaders from various sectors to build a vibrant network between the U.S. and South Korea.
• Bringing highly advanced technology from Korea
• Facilitating R&D collaboration between Korean startups and the US market
• Creating a new pathway for Korean startups to thrive in the US market
• Mentoring & Training
• Special Caring service
• Connect with government
• Connect with Investors
• Connect with Mentors
Hye In Kim
Senior Manager
Hye In Kim brings a wealth of research expertise to her role at KICDC as a program manager. With a Master’s in Cognitive Psychology from UPenn, she is instrumental in refining programs for seed to later-stage companies. Her skillful use of research methodologies fosters a data-driven and scientifically grounded approach to innovation, applicable across diverse industries
Sihoon Ryu
President
Sihoon Ryu brings his 17 years of hands-on venture investment experience in the mobile, semiconductor, and automotive industries to his role at KIC DC as President. Prior to joining KIC DC, Sihoon worked as an investor at SKTelecom Ventures, Daedeok Venture Partners, and Hyundai Mobis Ventures. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Yonsei Univ. and a Corporate Valuation certification from Wharton Executive Education.
Songhee Han
Operation Manager
Songhee Han possesses experience in account reconciliation, streamlining accounts, financial planning, and tax preparation. Before joining KIC DC, she worked as an HR specialist in Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology. Songhee strives to be a dedicated team-worker with the ability to support and complete effective teams. She majored in English Education in Seoul National University.
Startups will have access to top-notch mentorships, technical training support, and Global Innovation Networks.
John Yu
CEO, Office Evolution-Tysons
Robert Balcerzak
CEO, Allotropic Tech
Chulan Kwon
Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University
Sunny Lee
Partner, Sughrue Mion, PLLC
Byoung Jo Kang
Founder, B.J. Kang Law, PC
HyunDae Cho
CEO, CrossLife Technologies
Daniel D. Kunitz
Director, I-Corps at George Washington Univesity
Tim Bowden
Managing Partner, Bowden-Jacobsen Partners
Bob Smith
Director, Small Business Development Center at George Mason University
Dan Gordon
Managing Director, DanGordonTech LLC
Sean Collins
Director, Apex Systems Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Virginia Tech
Steven Brooks
Principal, Brooks Medtech, LLC
Derrick Maggard
Executive Director, Apex Systems Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Virginia Tech
Brian Park
CEO, Startup Grind
Austin Clemens
Director, Quid
Jongwon “JP” Park
Vice President, Starburst Aerospace
Ken Malone
Principal, Early Charm Ventures, LLC
Ben Park
Founder and CEO, Fosmo Med
Larry Dell
Executive Director, The M&A Leadership Council
Stephanie Son
Founder/CEO, VentureNest Partners
Judy Costello
Managing Director, BioHealth Innovation
Bob Gordon
Founder & CEO at Grouprally
Tae Heum (Ted) Jeong
Managing Partner, KSV Global Innovations, LP.
Lisa Garcia
CEO, Lisa K. Garcia LLC
Greg Miller
CEO and Founder at Greg Miller and Associates
John O`Malley
President, Rockfleet Advisors
Louis J. Cantolupo
COO of Unleash Immuno Oncolytics, Inc.
Elizabeth Cho
Co-Founder, MEDA Angels; Founder, ECF Biosolutions
Karl Grover
Analytics and Advisory. Brand reservior
Richard Hughen
CEO, Cells Systems
Irfan Ali
Maryland Innovation Initiative, TEDCO
Jim Chung
Associate Vice President, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at George Washington University
Bob Storey
Managing Director, The MVR Company
David Powell
Principal, DLP International Business Consulting
Steven S. An
Associate Professor, John Hopkins University