Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology
Overview
Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) is a quasi-governmental public institute under the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy that acts as an industrial technology innovation funding agency and fosters international technological cooperation.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topadur Pharma AG | Dec 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Mars Auto | May 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Ommatidia LiDAR | Nov 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Chebigen Co., Ltd. | Oct 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Dtonic Corporation | Mar 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
ban moon
Principal Researcher
Dongrip Kim
Principal Researcher
Gi-Beom Kim
Principal Researcher
Heejune Lee
Principal Researcher
Hongryel Felix Choi
Principal Researcher
Joosuk Kang
Principal Researcher
Minjung Kang
Principal Researcher
Sanghoon Kim
Principal Researcher
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology based?
Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
When was Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology founded?
Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology was founded in 2009.
How many portfolio companies does Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology have?
Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Topadur Pharma AG, Mars Auto, Ommatidia LiDAR, Chebigen Co., Ltd., Dtonic Corporation.
What was Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology's most recent investment shown here?
Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Mars Auto in 2026.
What sectors does Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology focus on?
Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology focus on?
Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology typically invests at the Early stage.