​Unlock the Future of Global Open Innovation

​Join an exclusive, invitation-only gathering of industry titans, visionary scaleups, and key public-sector leaders for the official opening of the Mind the Bridge Scaleup Summit Seoul 2026. This is a premier opportunity to forge cross-border synergies and drive high-impact collaborations within Korea's dynamic innovation ecosystem.

​The Summit will feature innovation executives from leading European industrial companies, including Fincantieri, ENI, Terranova Software, Enel, and A2A, alongside Korea's government agencies, investors, research organizations, and high-growth startups. The program will highlight how global corporates are engaging with Korea through open innovation, startup collaboration, and strategic partnerships.

​Participants will gain insights into Korea's innovation ecosystem, hear first-hand experiences from companies operating Innovation Antennas in Korea, and explore collaboration opportunities in areas such as robotics, industrial AI, advanced manufacturing, and deep tech. The event also provides a platform for networking and knowledge exchange among corporates, startups, investors, and public-sector stakeholders.

​AGENDA

​5:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Registration & Networking

​6:00 PM – 6:25 PM | Opening Session & Global Innovation Trends

​Welcome remarks Highlights of new report: Global cross-border corporate innovation in South Korea.

• ​Marco Marinucci (CEO, Mind the Bridge), Alberto Onetti (Chairman, Mind the Bridge)

​6:25 PM – 6:30 PM | Opening Remarks: Seoul as a Strategic Hub for Global Industry

• ​Jihyung Lee (CEO, Invest Seoul)

​6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Why Korea? Framework for International Corporate-Startup Collaboration
Leading Korean public agencies outline pathways, support programs, and frameworks for global enterprise collaboration with local scaleups.

• ​Jongkap Kim (CEO, GDIN), MinJeong Kang (Director, InvestSeoul)

​7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Best Practices: How International Industrial Giants Co-Innovate with Korean Startups
Learn how global corporations are building successful innovation programs and collaborating with Korean startups through investments, local innovation antennas and strategic partnerships.

​7:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Robotics in Korea: Startup Panel
Meet some of Korea's most promising robotics startups and explore how AI-powered automation is transforming manufacturing and industrial operations.

• ​Can Berk Sansoy (CEO, RBWare), HeeJoon Park (CEO/CBO, LIOPS), SeungYong Lee (COO, Vueron), Junha Kim (CEO, DIDEN Robotics)

​8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Targeted Matchmaking & Open Innovation Networking
Dedicated networking session to foster high-impact connections between EU corporate leaders, Korean enterprise executives, policymakers, and scaleup founders.

​This event is proudly hosted by Mind the Bridge, a global open innovation platform based in Silicon Valley with a significant presence in Seoul. Since 2007, Mind the Bridge has specialized in bridging startups and corporations worldwide, fostering innovation ecosystems, and accelerating business growth. Their leadership in organizing initiatives like the Scaleup Summit Seoul underscores their pivotal role in nurturing the Korean innovation landscape.