Gyeongbuk Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (경북 창조경제혁신센터): 소재부품, Future Mobility, and Samsung
경북 창조경제혁신센터
Gyeongbuk CCEI opened 2014-12-17 in Gumi with 삼성 as its 전담 대기업. KISED publishes its focus fields as 소재부품 (materials and components) and 미래모빌리티 (future mobility).
Located in Gumi's electronics manufacturing district, the Gyeongbuk Center for Creative Economy & Innovation carries two published focus fields: 소재부품 and 미래모빌리티 — materials and components, and future mobility. Gumi's history says smart factory; the centre's mandate says materials and mobility.
Samsung Electronics Partnership and Smart Factory Hub
Gyeongbuk CCEI collaborates with Samsung Electronics. Through this alliance, hardware startups benefit from Samsung's smart factory mentorship program, where veteran Samsung engineers directly advise on production layout, automation, and yield management.
The centre also supports electronic component makers, wireless hardware developers, and agricultural technology innovators across Gyeongsangbuk-do.
| Dimension | Centre Profile Details |
|---|---|
| Korean Name | 경북 창조경제혁신센터 |
| Primary Region | 경북 구미시 구미대로 350-27, 모바일융합센터 2층 |
| Launch Date (출범일) | 2014-12-17 |
| Conglomerate Partner | 삼성 |
| Key Specialisations (KISED) | 소재부품, 미래모빌리티 |
| Operational Status | Government-designated CCEI |
Incubation Facilities and Support Lines
Gyeongbuk CCEI provides modern office space, SMT assembly equipment, and 3D prototyping suites. Programs serve pre-startups and registered companies under seven years old through rolling call cycles (연중수시).
The centre also manages regional manufacturing venture funds for hardware scale-ups.
Connecting with Gyeongbuk CCEI
Check open recruitment announcements on the CCEI portal under Gyeongbuk. Re-verify official phone numbers and facility addresses on the centre subsite prior to submitting documentation.
Frequently asked questions
- Which conglomerate partners with Gyeongbuk CCEI?
- Samsung Electronics is the primary conglomerate partner for Gyeongbuk CCEI, offering world-class smart factory engineering and hardware manufacturing mentorship.
- What core fields does Gyeongbuk CCEI specialize in?
- Two published fields: 소재부품 (materials and components) and 미래모빌리티 (future mobility). Smart-factory and AgriTech framings do not appear in KISED's record for this centre.
- Where is Gyeongbuk CCEI located?
- Gyeongbuk CCEI is located in Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea's premier electronics manufacturing industrial complex.
- How does Samsung support smart factory startups at Gyeongbuk CCEI?
- Samsung dispatches expert manufacturing engineers to audit startup production lines, optimize factory layouts, and improve quality control.
- Who can apply for Gyeongbuk CCEI programs?
- Pre-startups and registered companies within 7 years of incorporation can apply via rolling calls on the CCEI portal.
Sources
- KISED, CCEI regional dataset현황 (data.go.kr 15047223) — Gyeongbuk centre profile, partner, launch date, and specialities — read 2026-09-01
- CCEI unified portal (ccei.creativekorea.or.kr) — Gyeongbuk centre listing — read 2026-09-01
- KISED, CCEI space and incubation line overview — read 2026-09-01
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