Daejeon Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (대전 창조경제혁신센터): Space, Defence, and SK Group
대전 창조경제혁신센터
Daejeon CCEI opened 2014-10-10, the second centre in the network, with SK as its 전담 대기업. KISED publishes its two focus fields as 우주 (space) and 국방 (defence) — narrower than the deep-science framing the Daedeok address suggests.
Surrounded by KAIST, ETRI, and government research institutes in Daedeok Innopolis, the Daejeon Center for Creative Economy & Innovation sits in an obvious research cluster — but its published mandate is narrower than the cluster. KISED records two focus fields, 우주 and 국방: space and defence.
SK Group Alliance and Deep Science Commercialization
Daejeon CCEI collaborates with SK Group, drawing on SK Hynix and SK Telecom's technical depth. The partnership focuses on semiconductor materials, quantum security, and advanced defense tech.
By bridging academic researchers with SK's industrial scale, Daejeon CCEI reduces the friction of spinning off lab technologies into market-ready companies.
| Dimension | Centre Profile Details |
|---|---|
| Korean Name | 대전 창조경제혁신센터 |
| Primary Region | 대전 유성구 궁동로2번길 81, 대전스타트업파크 본부 4층 |
| Launch Date (출범일) | 2014-10-10 |
| Conglomerate Partner | SK Group |
| Key Specialisations (KISED) | 우주, 국방 |
| Operational Status | Government-designated CCEI |
Incubation Facilities and Deep Tech Grants
Daejeon CCEI manages multi-story incubation facilities equipped with cleanrooms and prototyping suites. Support runs across rolling cycles (연중수시) for pre-founders and early ventures within seven years of registration.
The centre also administers regional deep tech equity funds alongside TIPS recommendation channels.
Connecting with Daejeon CCEI
View open program announcements on the CCEI portal under Daejeon. Verify official contact details and facility addresses directly on the centre subsite prior to application.
Frequently asked questions
- Which conglomerate is partnered with Daejeon CCEI?
- SK Group (SK Telecom, SK Hynix) is the primary conglomerate partner for Daejeon CCEI, supporting semiconductor tech and deep science commercialization.
- What specialized technology fields does Daejeon CCEI focus on?
- KISED lists exactly two focus fields for Daejeon: 우주 (space) and 국방 (defence). Semiconductors, quantum and bio are strengths of the surrounding Daedeok research cluster, not the centre's designated fields.
- Where is Daejeon CCEI located?
- Daejeon CCEI operates in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, surrounded by Daedeok Innopolis research institutes (KAIST, ETRI, KIST).
- How does Daejeon CCEI assist lab-to-market spin-offs?
- It provides specialized IP valuation, tech transfer support, and incubation spaces tailored for university and government lab spin-offs.
- Who is eligible for Daejeon CCEI programs?
- Pre-startups and registered tech companies up to 7 years old can apply through rolling calls published on the portal.
Sources
- KISED, CCEI regional dataset현황 (data.go.kr 15047223) — Daejeon centre profile, partner, launch date, and specialities — read 2026-09-01
- CCEI unified portal (ccei.creativekorea.or.kr) — Daejeon centre listing — read 2026-09-01
- KISED, CCEI space and incubation line overview — read 2026-09-01
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