Chungnam Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (충남 창조경제혁신센터): Climate-Tech, Mobility, and Hanwha Group
충남 창조경제혁신센터
Chungnam CCEI opened 2015-05-22 and operates from the second floor of 천안아산역 itself, the KTX station. 한화 is its 전담 대기업 and KISED publishes its fields as 제조융합 — mobility, semiconductors, displays — and 기후테크.
The Chungnam Center for Creative Economy & Innovation is inside 천안아산역 — second floor of the KTX station. Its two published fields are 제조융합 (mobility, semiconductors, displays) and 기후테크.
Hanwha Partnership and Climate-Tech Acceleration
Chungnam CCEI operates in close cooperation with Hanwha Group. Drawing on Hanwha Solutions and Hanwha Energy, the centre offers startups direct testbed access for solar tech, hydrogen storage, and sustainable chemical materials.
Chungnam's manufacturing base—spanning auto components and display panels—provides climate-tech ventures with an ideal ecosystem for industrial scaling.
| Dimension | Centre Profile Details |
|---|---|
| Korean Name | 충남 창조경제혁신센터 |
| Primary Region | 충남 아산시 배방읍 희망로 100, KTX 천안아산역사 2층 |
| Launch Date (출범일) | 2015-05-22 |
| Conglomerate Partner | Hanwha Group |
| Key Specialisations (KISED) | 제조융합(모빌리티, 반도체, 디스플레이), 기후테크 |
| Operational Status | Government-designated CCEI |
Incubation Facilities and Support Programs
Chungnam CCEI provides subsidized office suites, energy hardware test facilities, and commercialisation grants. Programs are open to pre-startups and early ventures up to seven years old under rolling call cycles (연중수시).
The centre also manages green energy investment funds targeting carbon-neutral technologies.
Connecting with Chungnam CCEI
Check open announcements on the CCEI portal under Chungnam. Re-verify official phone numbers and center addresses on the official subsite before submitting applications.
Frequently asked questions
- Which conglomerate partners with Chungnam CCEI?
- Hanwha Group (Hanwha Solutions, Hanwha Energy) is the primary conglomerate partner for Chungnam CCEI, offering solar, hydrogen, and clean energy expertise.
- What tech sectors does Chungnam CCEI specialize in?
- Two published fields: 제조융합 (manufacturing convergence, spelled out as 모빌리티, 반도체, 디스플레이) and 기후테크 (climate tech).
- Where is Chungnam CCEI located?
- Chungnam CCEI is located near Cheonan-Asan Station, connecting Chungnam's industrial corridors with Seoul via high-speed rail (KTX).
- How does Hanwha support climate-tech startups at Chungnam CCEI?
- Hanwha provides joint energy pilot testing, green technology investment funds, and corporate supply-chain integration.
- Who can apply to Chungnam CCEI programs?
- Pre-startups and registered companies under 7 years old can apply via rolling calls on the CCEI portal.
Sources
- KISED, CCEI regional dataset현황 (data.go.kr 15047223) — Chungnam centre profile, partner, launch date, and specialities — read 2026-09-01
- CCEI unified portal (ccei.creativekorea.or.kr) — Chungnam centre listing — read 2026-09-01
- KISED, CCEI space and incubation line overview — read 2026-09-01
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