MEKONGLINK Brand Story
2000
2001
- David Kim started his career at Gyeongbuk Technopark, one of the first members of KTPA (Korea Techno Park Association) to support local SMEs and Startups for developing new overseas markets.
- The first Korea Technopark has eastablished in 1998 to promote regional innovations and local economic growth as the hub of UIG (University-Industry-Government) cooperation. Currently, there are 19 Technoparks in Korea.
2007
- David Kim was dispatched to Beijing, China as the representative of ASPA (Asian Science Park Association) Bejing Office and the CEO of BGT (Beijing Gyeongbuk Technology Service Co., Ltd.)
- ASPA (Asian Science Park Association) was established in 1997 to accomplish the joint development in the fields of scientific technology, industy and economy in the Asian region.
2001
- David Kim started his career at one Korea Techno Park, helping SMEs to develope new overseas markets.
- 19 Korea Technology Parks were established to promote regional innovation as hub of local Universities, industry, government and community
2007
- David Kim was sent to Beijing as the representative of ASPA and CEO of BGT (Beijing Gyeongbuk Technology Service Co., Ltd.) from Techno Park.
- ASPA (Asian Science Park Association) was founded in 1997 to promote joint development in science, industry, and the economy in Asia.
2010
2010 MEKONGLINK was established in Korea
- ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA) came into effect on January 1st, 2010 and MEKONGLINK’s journey began along with it to meet the increased demands of Korean technologies in ASEAN.
2018 MEKONGLINK moved headquater to Vietnam
- We’ve chosen Ho Chi Minh City as the gateway of open innovation cooperation with local communities in ASEAN as the representative of KTPA (Korea Techno Park Association)
- MEKONGLINK, as the representative of KTPA (Korea Techno Park Association) in ASEAN, provides various technology solutions from Startups, SMEs and Universities based on 19 Korean Techno Parks network.
- As an official member of ASPA, MEKONGLINK has been cooperating with various Science parks, Techno Parks, and Hi-Tech Parks to share the knowledge and experience of regional innovation in Asia-Pacific countries.
Representative of KTPA in ASEAN
Official member of ASPA
2010
2010 MEKONGLINK was established in Korea
- The ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA) began on January 1, 2010.
- MEKONGLINK was established in Korea to meet the increasing demands of Korean technologies in ASEAN countries.
- MEKONGLINK’s journey began to promote “Local-to-Local” global cooperation.
2018 MEKONGLINK moved headquater to Vietnam
- 2018 MEKONGLINK moved headquater to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam as the gateway for Asia-Pacific open innovation community.
- MEKONGLINK, the representative of KTPA in ASEAN and official member of ASPA, collaborates with science parks across Asia-Pacific countries to share various technologies, open innovation knowledge and experiences.
Representative of KTPA in ASEAN
Official member of ASPA
2020
2024 MOICA Community was established
- As ASEAN becomes the center of the Asia-Pacific economy, MOICA( MEKONGLINK Open Innovation Community in Asia-Pacific) was established.
- MOICA shares various knowledge and experiences of open innovation with Asia-Pacific local communities, especially, ASEAN 10 countries, Korea, China, Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand, PNG (Papua New Guinea).
Asia-Pacific APAC
Asia-Pacific region is the MOICA base
2020
2024 MOICA Community was established
- MOICA (MEKONGLINK Open Innovation Community in Asia-Pacific) shares open innovation knowledge and experiences with Asia-Pacific communities, focusing on ASEAN’s 10 countries, Korea, China, Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand, and PNG (Papua New Guinea).
Asia-Pacific APAC
Asia-Pacific region is the MOICA base
The CEO of MEKONGLINK, DAVID KIM, had worked for a Korean technopark for 10 years and realized the importance of “Local-to-Local” global cooperation to match the solution providers and demanders successfully. That is why founded and became CEO of MEKONGLINK in 2010
Global to Local, Local to Global and Glocal open innovation !
MEKONGLINK supports more successful “Glocal Open Innovation” activities by connecting success experiences and solutions from global communities to solve your local problems.
vision, mission & core value
To build the most powerful “Glocal Open Innovation Community (MOICA)” in Asia-Pacific
We operate “ASEAN Open Innovation Platform (MEKONGLINK)” to solve local problems and support regional innovation of MOICA members by sharing technology solutions and open innovation services
Technology solutions and Open Innovation Services based on the Glocal network of Science Parks, Local Community, Local University, Local Experts, Global Startups and SMEs
Vision
To build the most powerful “Glocal Open Innovation Community (MOICA)” in Asia-Pacific
MISSION
We operate “ASEAN Open Innovation Platform (MEKONGLINK)” - to solve local problems and support regional innovation of MOICA members by sharing technology solutions and open innovation services
CORE VALUE
Technology solutions and Open Innovation Services based on the Glocal network of Science Parks, Local Community, Local University , Local Experts, Global Startups and SMEs
We call our glocal community as MOICA !
Mekonglink Open Innovation Community in Asia-Pacific
Science & Technology Parks, Universities, SMEs & Startups, Large Corporations, Local Government, Local Experts, Open Innovation supporting organizations, Investors are the members of MOICA.
In order to establish the successful “Glocal Open Innovation Community”, MOICA members share various knowledge and success experiences to support each other.
MEKONGLINK, as ASEAN Open Innovation Platform, exists to support MOICA members by sharing technology solutions and open innovation services.
We solve Local Problems by TECHNOLOGY solutions
from MOICA MEMBERS
5 Sectors of Technology Solutions
AI & ICT Convergence Technology
AICT technology incorporates machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, data analytics, IoT, and blockchain to create intelligent systems.
AI & ICT Convergence
Technology
Green & Sustainable Technology
Eco-friendly and low-carbon technologies, such as, renewable energy, recycling & green materials, sustainable transportation, solutions to water, land, air pollutions, etc
Green & Sustainable
Technology
Agriculture & Food Technology
Agriculture & Food Technology includes precision agriculture, IoT in farming, vertical farming, food preservation, and smart packaging.
Agriculture & Food
Technology
Health & Wellness Technology
AICT technology incorporates machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, data analytics, IoT, and blockchain to create intelligent systems.
Health & Wellness
Technology
We Support regional innovation by MEKONGLINK Open Innovation Services
5 Types of Innovation Services
Glocal UIC Innovation
- ESG Living Labs Program
- Glocal Capstone Design Program
- Innovation Training Program
Inside-out Innovation
- Local Expert Sales Representative
Outside-in Innovation
- Glocal Sourcing Innovation
Coupled Innovation
- TechBiz Exchange Program
Business Service Innovation
- Glocal Innovation Study Tour
- Influencer Brand OBM & ODM
- Global Testing, Inspection & Certification
in Asia-Pacific
in Asia-Pacific
& Univeristy Members
Network
