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KT announced on the 22nd that it has begun accepting applications for its open innovation program 'K-PATH 2026' to identify AI startups that will drive customer AX innovation alongside the company.
K-PATH is an AI startup discovery program designed to nurture startups with AI technology capabilities as AX business partners for KT and expand various commercialization opportunities through joint project execution.
This program began in 2024 as 'KPAS (Korea Promising AI Startups)' and has identified promising companies such as Oranize, Enhance, Langcode, and SelectStar. This year, KT has renamed the program 'K-PATH' to reflect its commitment to creating a path for growth together with promising AI companies.
In this call for proposals, KT seeks domestic AI startups with capabilities in core AX technology areas: ▲AI agent platforms and enterprise AI, ▲data and data for AI, ▲physical AI and robotics, and ▲AI infrastructure and foundation models. Companies driving AI innovation across various industry sectors including ▲finance, ▲manufacturing, ▲education, and ▲public services are also eligible for selection.
Applications for K-PATH 2026 will be accepted through the official website until July 12. KT plans to announce the final selected companies in early August following document review and presentation evaluations. The number of selected companies will be up to 20.
Selected companies will participate in KT's AX business partner platform, collaborate with various business divisions to explore joint business opportunities, and execute actual customer projects.
KT plans to provide a multi-faceted growth program including ▲joint PoC (technology validation) and R&D collaboration, ▲joint GTM (market entry) initiatives and customer discovery, ▲investment connections, ▲networking opportunities between venture and large corporations, and ▲support for participation in domestic and international exhibitions and conferences.
KT AX Business Division Head Park Sang-won (EVP) stated, "K-PATH is not merely a startup support program but a platform to identify core partners who will build KT's future AX business together." He emphasized, "Through robust collaboration with innovative AI startups, we will accelerate customer AX innovation and create new business opportunities."
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