Kookmin University and CEPTECH Seek Participating Companies for the 2026 Manufacturing-Specialized Makerspace
Establishing a Full-Cycle Manufacturing Startup Hub Based on 3D Printing and Design
- 26.06.18 / 홍유민
Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung Ryul) and CEPTECH Co., Ltd. will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, June 17, for the 2026 Manufacturing-Specialized Makerspace program, organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea Startup Promotion Agency.
The Manufacturing-Specialized Makerspace is a model newly introduced this year. It is characterized by its comprehensive support for the entire manufacturing startup process—from design verification, process design, and product certification to initial mass production—moving beyond the traditional focus on prototype production. By combining the design and technology convergence capabilities of Kookmin University’s Graduate School of Techno-Design with CEPTECH’s expertise in manufacturing operations, the program aims to establish a one-stop hub that nurtures ideas into market-ready products.
Participating companies will receive fully government-funded benefits, including one-on-one mentoring from experts in design, technology, business, and investment; investment connections; market development support; workspace occupancy assistance; and access to specialized manufacturing equipment, including industrial 3D printers. The program will also offer 10 specialized training programs—covering brand planning, AI design, metal 3D printing, and small-batch production—as well as networking opportunities linked to investment attraction and a comprehensive exhibition of project outcomes. Eligible applicants include student teams with prototype ideas, pre-startup teams, and startups established within the past seven years.
Jang Jungsik, Dean of the Graduate School of Techno-Design at Kookmin University, stated, “We will provide close support throughout the entire manufacturing startup process—going beyond a simple production space—to enable the creation of products that can be sold in the actual market.”
Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, July 1; the results of the document screening will be announced on Monday, July 6; the presentation evaluation will take place on Monday, July 13; and the final list of accepted participants will be announced on Monday, July 20. For more details and to apply, please refer to the recruitment announcement.
Inquiries: Kookmin University Makerspace Project Team (02-910-5383/makerspace@kookmin.ac.kr)
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Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung Ryul) and CEPTECH Co., Ltd. will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, June 17, for the 2026 Manufacturing-Specialized Makerspace program, organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea Startup Promotion Agency. The Manufacturing-Specialized Makerspace is a model newly introduced this year. It is characterized by its comprehensive support for the entire manufacturing startup process—from design verification, process design, and product certification to initial mass production—moving beyond the traditional focus on prototype production. By combining the design and technology convergence capabilities of Kookmin University’s Graduate School of Techno-Design with CEPTECH’s expertise in manufacturing operations, the program aims to establish a one-stop hub that nurtures ideas into market-ready products. Participating companies will receive fully government-funded benefits, including one-on-one mentoring from experts in design, technology, business, and investment; investment connections; market development support; workspace occupancy assistance; and access to specialized manufacturing equipment, including industrial 3D printers. The program will also offer 10 specialized training programs—covering brand planning, AI design, metal 3D printing, and small-batch production—as well as networking opportunities linked to investment attraction and a comprehensive exhibition of project outcomes. Eligible applicants include student teams with prototype ideas, pre-startup teams, and startups established within the past seven years. Jang Jungsik, Dean of the Graduate School of Techno-Design at Kookmin University, stated, “We will provide close support throughout the entire manufacturing startup process—going beyond a simple production space—to enable the creation of products that can be sold in the actual market.” Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, July 1; the results of the document screening will be announced on Monday, July 6; the presentation evaluation will take place on Monday, July 13; and the final list of accepted participants will be announced on Monday, July 20. For more details and to apply, please refer to the recruitment announcement. Inquiries: Kookmin University Makerspace Project Team (02-910-5383/makerspace@kookmin.ac.kr)
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