Igniting Innovation
for the Future
The Fourth Industrial Revolution holds the potential for shared prosperity and innovative solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges. However, its rapid pace is overwhelming institutions, leaving business and society vulnerable to unmanaged risks and missed opportunities. Our mission is to serve as a future-oriented, global platform to empower leaders to unlock the full potential of technological progress for the equitable and human-centred transformation of industries, economies and societies.
Startups
Helping startups seize opportunities and go global in the age of AI and Industry 4.0
Advanced Manufacturing
Growing advanced manufacturing and driving the spread of smart factories that combine AI, robotics, and more
Climate Adaptation
Spreading awareness and finding solutions to climate change and other issues such as energy
Empowering Global Startups
The Centre supports innovative startups through WEF’s Technology Pioneers program, which has helped scale global leaders like Google and Airbnb. Korea’s first country-specific startup program is being developed in partnership with WEF. The Centre also runs its own community activities, including forums and expert-led workshops to accelerate growth and global expansion.
Global Hub for International Connection & Networking
The Centre collaborates with the World Economic Forum and 20+ C4IRs worldwide. It participates in global tech exchanges and thematic events hosted by WEF and regional centres. Cross-centre technical cooperation and joint initiatives are actively pursued.
Delivering Strategic Insights on Advanced Industry & Global Economy
The Centre serves as a gateway for accessing and sharing cutting-edge insights on emerging technologies, industrial innovation, and global economic trends. By distributing key research, trend reports, benchmarking data, and activity briefs from the World Economic Forum and other global sources, it fosters collaborative problem-solving and promotes the responsible adoption and standardization of transformative technologies.