- SK Innovation E&S is hosting Climate SOLVE Week in Busan from Sept. 5 to 10, bringing together young entrepreneurs from Korea and Indonesia for a six-day program focused on startup development and climate technology.
- The event includes an Impact Hackathon held on Sept. 5, a SOLVE Conference on Sept. 8, and a benchmarking tour of the Busan Centum Tech Startup Town (CENTAP) from Sept. 9 to 10.
- Lee Jong-soo, President of SK Innovation E&S, stated that the company will continue to support young entrepreneurs and regional small and medium-sized enterprises to strengthen the climate-tech ecosystem.
- AIGRA and Lifeguards, two teams recognized through MAJU:ON in Indonesia in May, participated in the CENTAP tour during Climate SOLVE Week.
- The SOLVE Conference focused on developing an AI-based climate-tech startup ecosystem and expanding cooperation between Busan and Indonesia.
SK Innovation E&S is hosting Climate SOLVE Week in Busan from Sept. 5 to 10, bringing together young entrepreneurs from Korea and Indonesia to enhance climate technology initiatives. The event integrates the company’s I am in Busan and MAJU: ON programs, focusing on startup development.12
The week features an Impact Hackathon, a SOLVE Conference, and a Benchmarking Tour of the Busan Centum Tech Startup Town (CENTAP). Participants engage in expert networking and site visits, with teams like AIGRA and Lifeguards showcasing their innovations.5
During the SOLVE Conference, discussions centered on creating an AI-based climate-tech startup ecosystem and enhancing cooperation between the two nations. Sonny Hendra Sudaryana, from Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication, introduced the Garuda Spark Innovation Hub, aiming to develop 1,000 startups in Indonesia.
Lee Jong-soo, President of SK Innovation E&S, stated, “This event is a place where various stakeholders from both countries cooperate to solve climate and energy problems,” and pledged ongoing support for young entrepreneurs and local SMEs.3
The event underscores a commitment to fostering innovation and addressing climate challenges through collaborative efforts between Korea and Indonesia.
“The program includes an Impact Hackathon, SOLVE Conference, and a CENTAP benchmarking tour, with Indonesian teams AIGRA and Lifeguards joining. Indonesia's digital ministry director introduced the Garuda Spark Innovation Hub, aiming to develop 1,000 startups.”
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