Twelve companies supported by the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) have received Innovation Awards at the CES Innovation Awards program, a record-breaking number of submissions were received in the 2025 awards program. The honorees include startups from various categories such as artificial intelligence, digital health, and smart cities. Notably, Viva Innovation developed an AI-powered polyp detection solution that received recognition in both the AI and Human Security categories. Other notable companies include Verses, a music-tech startup; ILias AI, which developed a digital sniffer dog drug detection scanner; and Nuvilab, a South Korean startup specializing in AI-driven nutrition care solutions for food services.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/incheon-shines-bright-at-ces-2025-13-innovation-awards-won-by-incheon-startups-302341081.htmlLotte Corporation has outlined plans to expand its business portfolio beyond its core sectors of retail, food, chemical and construction by entering four new areas: contract development and manufacturing organization services through Lotte Biologics, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, battery materials, and the metaverse. The company's chairman, Shin, emphasized the importance of implementing artificial intelligence (AI) to create new business models and reduce costs in its global market strategy for the new year.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-01-02/business/industry/Shinsegae-Lotte-call-for-continuous-innovation-in-hard-year-for-retail/2213900Google CEO Sundar Pichai has outlined a vision for 2025 that prioritizes innovation and solving real-world problems by returning to its "scrappy" roots, emphasizing speed and resourcefulness. He aims to focus on building new business opportunities with AI as the driving force behind this innovation, highlighting its potential as an engine for growth in the coming year.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-ceo-describes-a-2025-beyond-a-search-box/536421/Novautek, a Hong Kong-based innovation technology company specializing in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving technology, has received the "Outstanding SME ESG and Business Performance Award 2024" from The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong's Start-up and SME Resource Centre. The award recognizes Novautek's outstanding performance in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and its achievements in promoting sustainable development. Mr. Wang Chunsheng, the Chief Executive Officer of Novautek, received the award on behalf of the company. Novautek is a subsidiary of Applied Development Holdings Limited and focuses on building an ecosystem across AI robotics, autonomous driving, and large AI models. The company has introduced five core applications of autonomous driving robots, including cleaning and sanitation, security patrol, transportation, delivery, and smart warehousing, which have been deployed in local housing estates to alleviate social challenges such as aging populations and labor shortages.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/12/23/tmt-newswire/media-outreach-newswire/novautek-honored-with-the-outstanding-sme-esg-and-business-performance-award/2026715Novautek Autonomous Driving Limited, a Hong Kong-based innovation technology company specializing in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving technology, has been awarded the "Outstanding SME ESG and Business Performance Award 2024" by The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. The award recognizes Novautek's outstanding performance in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and its achievements in promoting sustainable development. Novautek's CEO, Mr. Wang Chunsheng, received the award, which aims to encourage small and medium enterprises to invest in ESG upgrades and transformation. Novautek is a subsidiary of Applied Development Holdings Limited and focuses on building a complete ecosystem across key areas like AI robotics, autonomous driving, and large AI models. The company has introduced five core applications of autonomous driving robots, including cleaning and sanitation, security patrol, transportation, delivery, and smart warehousing, which have been deployed in local housing estates to alleviate social challenges such as aging populations and labor shortages.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/mediaoutreach/2024/12/23/novautek-honored-with-the-outstanding-sme-esg-and-business-performance-award/352131Tevogen Bio will host an AI panel at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, California on January 13, 2025. The discussion, titled "AI in Biopharma: Next Frontier of Medical Innovation," will feature Dr. David Rhew from Microsoft and Mittul Mehta from Tevogen.AI, along with Dr. Sean Tunis from Rubix Health. They will explore the potential of AI to revolutionize drug discovery, accelerate development timelines, enhance patient accessibility, foster innovation, and reduce costs. The panel will highlight how Tevogen's AI capabilities are being used to advance precision T cell therapies for various diseases.
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