Ulsan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (울산 창조경제혁신센터): Smart Shipbuilding, Hydrogen, and 현대중
울산 창조경제혁신센터
Ulsan CCEI opened 2015-07-15 with 현대중 (HD Hyundai) as its 전담 대기업. KISED publishes its focus fields as 스마트 조선·해양 and 친환경 에너지 — and names hydrogen and secondary batteries inside that second field.
Positioned in Korea's industrial powerhouse city, the Ulsan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation carries two published focus fields: smart shipbuilding and marine, and clean energy. The dataset spells the second one out as hydrogen and secondary batteries, which is the more fundable half and the half most applicants skip.
HD Hyundai Partnership and Smart Shipbuilding
Ulsan CCEI works alongside HD Hyundai Group. Through this alliance, maritime AI ventures and industrial software developers can test solutions inside HD Hyundai's shipyards and marine engineering labs.
Focus areas include autonomous ship navigation, IoT sensor networks for vessel safety, zero-emission hydrogen propulsion, and smart factory automation for heavy machinery.
| Dimension | Centre Profile Details |
|---|---|
| Korean Name | 울산 창조경제혁신센터 |
| Primary Region | 울산 남구 봉월로38번길 32, 종하이노베이션센터 4~6층 |
| Launch Date (출범일) | 2015-07-15 |
| Conglomerate Partner | 현대중 (HD Hyundai) |
| Key Specialisations (KISED) | 스마트 조선·해양, 친환경 에너지(수소, 이차전지) |
| Operational Status | Government-designated CCEI |
Incubation Facilities and Safety Labs
Ulsan CCEI provides dedicated incubation space, 3D prototyping equipment, and safety testing facilities. Programs accept pre-startups and early ventures up to seven years old under rolling call cycles (연중수시).
The centre also operates regional manufacturing funds targeting industrial safety and clean energy ventures.
Connecting with Ulsan CCEI
Check open calls on the official CCEI portal under Ulsan. Always re-verify phone numbers and office floor details on the centre subsite prior to submitting applications.
Frequently asked questions
- Which conglomerate is partnered with Ulsan CCEI?
- HD Hyundai (formerly Hyundai Heavy Industries) is the primary conglomerate partner for Ulsan CCEI, offering access to world-class shipyards and industrial plant testbeds.
- What industries does Ulsan CCEI specialize in?
- KISED lists two focus fields: 스마트 조선·해양 (smart shipbuilding and marine) and 친환경 에너지, spelled out in the dataset as 수소 (hydrogen) and 이차전지 (secondary batteries).
- Where is Ulsan CCEI located?
- Ulsan CCEI is located in Nam-gu, Ulsan, embedded within Korea's heavy industrial manufacturing heartland.
- What open-innovation opportunities exist at Ulsan CCEI?
- Startups can participate in HD Hyundai PoC calls to test vessel automation software, industrial IoT sensors, and shipyard safety robotics.
- Who can apply for Ulsan CCEI incubation programs?
- Eligibility covers pre-founders and early-stage companies up to 7 years from incorporation.
Sources
- KISED, CCEI regional dataset현황 (data.go.kr 15047223) — Ulsan centre profile, partner, launch date, and specialities — read 2026-09-01
- CCEI unified portal (ccei.creativekorea.or.kr) — Ulsan centre listing — read 2026-09-01
- KISED, CCEI space and incubation line overview — read 2026-09-01
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