Program Offices & Industry-Academic Centers
Program Offices & Industry-Academic Centers
Industry & Innovation Policy Center (IIPC)
There is a need to establish a policy-specialized research institute (think tank), centered on POSTECH, that conducts research on science and technology policy, industrial policy, and regional innovation policy in order to promote Regional–Industry–Academia–Research Cooperation and foster mutually beneficial growth with the region.
Diagram of the POSTECH Industry & Innovation Policy Center structure and its expected outcomes.
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Center Framework
POSTECH connects to a core framework bridging Regional Innovation and Industrial Promotion Policy. It includes 5 key components:
- Advancement of Industrial Structure
- Increasing Demand for Technological Innovation
- POSTECH Policy Research Institute
- Reorganization of the Regional Innovation Cooperation Framework
- Establishment of a Regional-Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation Network
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Target Partners
Regional / Industry / Research
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Expected Outcomes
- Systematization of industrial innovation strategies and strengthening of policy linkages
- Improved efficiency of R&D investment and increased private-sector participation
- Establishment of a performance-based evaluation and policy feedback system
- Strengthening the reliability and transparency of R&D program
Purpose of the Establishment of the Center for Industrial Innovation Policy
Strategic research on science and technology and industrial policy is important for fostering a mutually
beneficial cooperation ecosystem between POSTECH, regional industries, and the local community.
beneficial cooperation ecosystem between POSTECH, regional industries, and the local community.
Strategic Research on Science and Technology and Industrial Policy
- Conducting policy research and suggestions for the development of POSTECH and national and regional industries
- Systematic analysis and evaluation of policies such as R&D, commercialization, and regional innovation based on science and technology
Promotion of Regional–Industry–Academia–Research Cooperation and Establishment of an Industrial Innovation Ecosystem
- Linkage of POSTECH’s capabilities and industry demand for the establishment of a sustainable technological innovation ecosystem
- Identify and implement practical Cooperation models, including Industry–Academia–Research joint research, technology transfer, start-up promotion, etc.
Vision and Strategic Directions
Vision Framework of the Center for Industrial Innovation Policy
Diagram outlining the Mission, Vision, and a 4-step strategic process.
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MISSION
POSTECH's Think Tank that advances and achieves mutual growth with the region
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VISION
- A strategic policy initiative leading science and technology-based industrial innovation
- Formulation of policies that innovate the Regional-Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation ecosystem based on POSTECH's research capabilities and planning capacity, and contribute to strengthening national technological sovereignty
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Step 01: Science-Industry Policy Planning
Foresight and strategy development for science and technology-based industrial innovation
- Establishment of mid- to long-term visions and promotion plans for science and technology-based industrial innovation
- Formulation of industrial technology strategies by linking policy based on the analysis of technology trends and R&D trends
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Step 02: Establishment of an Innovation Capability Foundation
Supporting R&D demand surveys, planning, and attraction for industrial technology innovation
- Planning of R&D projects based on demand from the industry sector and identification of preliminary feasibility study projects
- Supporting the planning, attraction, and performance of strategic Regional-Industry-Academia-Research joint research
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Step 03: Enhancement of Investment Outcomes and Dissemination of Performance
Establishing Analysis, Evaluation, and Feedback Systems for R&D Program
- Establishing evaluation indicators and operational systems based on economic and social spillover effects
- Reorganization of analysis and feedback systems based on performance data and formulation of Policy Linkage measures
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Step 04: Creating a Convergence Ecosystem
Creating a Sustainable Industry-Academia-Research Ecosystem
- Building Industry-Academia-Research R&D Cooperation networks and establishing shared growth models
- Adoption of best practices as policy and dissemination through sharing with other universities · institutions
Center Operation Plan
Operational Plan for the Center for Industrial Innovation Policy (Key Operations)
“A strategic policy diffusion model integrating strategic policy, program planning, and performance
creation for science and technology-based industrial innovation.”
Blue Print for POSTECH Policy Innovation diagram.
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Core Initiatives
The combination of the following three elements leads to four main pillars:
- Formulation of Industrial Innovation Policy Based on the RISE Program
- POSTECH Policy Initiative
- Establishment of a University-Led Regional-Industry-Academia-Research mutual growth Development Model
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Four Main Pillars
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R&D POLICY
Future Technology-Based, R&D Strategic Policy Research for Industrial Innovation
- Governance of science and technology policy for industrial innovation
- Investigation · identification of pending issues in future science and technology
- Survey · analysis of the latest trends in science and technology industries, and provision of information
- Establishment of a virtuous cycle system for policy-planning-evaluation, and support for its advancement
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R&D PLANNING
Industrial Field Demand-Based, Identification and Planning of R&D Programs
- Identification and planning of new R&D programs
- Academia-Research Integration Center R&D Planning and Project Procurement Support
- Planning of R&D innovation strategy research based on industrial demand
- Operation of innovation institution forums to strengthen planning capabilities
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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Investigation · Analysis of R&D Programs, and Enhancement of Performance Transparency
- Advancement of the investigation · analysis system for R&D performance
- Establishment of a performance-based budget allocation and investment prioritization system
- Promotion of the dissemination and utilization of R&D performance
- Enhancement of sustainability through strengthening of performance management and feedback systems
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ATTRACTING INVESTMENT
Strengthening of the Industry-Academia-Research-Government collaborative governance system, Industrial Development and Attraction of New R&D Programs
- Activation of Industry-Academia Cooperation for Industry-Academia technological innovation and attraction of joint research
- Support for attracting large-scale national projects to foster regional strategic industries
- Improvement of the success rate of attracting new R&D programs through feasibility review
- Advancement of the attraction foundation through strengthening of the Industry-Academia-Research-Government network
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R&D POLICY
Operational Plan of the Center for Industrial Innovation Policy (Personnel and Organizational Management)
- Professional Personnel of the Center for Industrial Innovation Policy
- The Center for Industrial Innovation Policy was established as an affiliated research institute of POSTECH as part of the POSTECH RISE Program, and is currently operated with three Principal Researchers (Ph.D.), one Senior Researcher, one Administrative Team Leader, and one Researcher.
Center for Industrial Innovation Policy Current Status of Professional Personnel
Overview of the leadership and principal research staff of the Center for Industrial Innovation Policy.
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Director & Professor
Lee Jung-Soo
- Current, POSTECH Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering
- Current, POSTECH Vice President for Industry–Academia Cooperation, R&BD Foundation
- Current, POSTECH Director, Center for Industrial Innovation Policy
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Principal Research Staff
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Industrial Innovation Policy
Kim Min-Jeong, Principal Researcher
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Innovation Performance Policy
Lee Hye-Jin, Principal Researcher
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Digital/AI Innovation Policy
Choi Sang-Min, Principal Researcher
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Regional Innovation Policy
Jeon Ho-Yeol, Senior Researcher
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Industrial Innovation Policy
Operational Plan of the Center for Industrial Innovation Policy (Organization and Roles)
Organizational chart of the center, detailing the leadership, internal divisions, and external collaborative networks.
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Leadership
- Director: Lee Jung-Soo Professor
- Steering Committee
- Industry-Academia Cooperation Team
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Deputy Directors and Divisions
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Industrial Innovation Policy, Deputy Director: Kim Min-Jeong Principal Researcher
- Industrial Innovation Policy Research
- Identification of science and technology policy
- Analysis and response to government and local government policies
- Support for operation of the Academia-Research Integration Center
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Innovation Performance Policy, Deputy Director: Lee Hye-Jin Principal Researcher
- Performance Management and Dissemination
- Investigation and analysis of R&D performance
- Performance-based budget allocation
- Survey of Industry-Academia Cooperation demand and trends
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Digital/AI Innovation Policy, Deputy Director: Choi Sang-Min Principal Researcher
- Identification of projects in the Digital/AI field, etc.
- Policy research in the Digital/AI field, etc.
- Analysis and response to government, local government policies
- Operation of the Regional-Industry-Academia-Research consultative body
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Regional Innovation Policy, Deputy Director: Jeon Ho-Yeol Senior Researcher
- Identification of projects to address regional pending issues
- Response to the PORI-Hub consultative body
- Identification of industrial development agenda
- Operation and management of the IIPC Information Portal
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Industrial Innovation Policy, Deputy Director: Kim Min-Jeong Principal Researcher
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Collaborative Networks
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Local Governments
- Metropolitan Local Government Council: Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Basic Local Government Council: Pohang City
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Regional Innovation Institution Council
- Pohang Techno Park
- Pohang Materials Industry Promotion Agency
- Gumi Electronics & Information Technology Research Institute
- Gyeongbuk Institute for Bio Industry
- Regional Universities
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Industry
- Steel Industrial enterprise
- Secondary Battery Industrial enterprise
- Hydrogen Industrial enterprise
- Bio Industrial enterprise
- ICT Industrial enterprise
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Local Governments
Operational Plan of the Center for Industrial Innovation Policy (Key Research Areas)
Four main action areas and detailed tasks of P-IIPC.
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Identification and Formulation of Science and Technology Policy
- Planning and Operation of the Center for Industrial Innovation Policy Programs
- Analysis and Management of Government Program and Local Government Policies
- Science and technology policy, new program identification, and program planning
- Attraction · Support of Academia–Research Integration Centers in specialized industry fields
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Operation of the Regional–Industry–Academia–Research Mutual Growth Consultative Body
- Establishment and operation of the PORI-Hub Regional Mutual Growth Consultative Body
- Identification of Agendas for Regional–Industry–Academia–Research Cooperation R&D, Regional Innovation, and Industrial Fostering
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Digital / AX / Hydrogen / Bio Fields
- Identification of Agenda and new projects in the Digital/AX field
- Identification of Agenda and new projects in the Hydrogen/Bio field
- Operation and management of the RISE Information Portal
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IR and Performance Management
- Performance management (IR) and dissemination of the Center for Industrial Innovation Policy
- Demand Surveys for Industry-Academic Cooperation and Trend Analysis
Operational Plan of the Center for Industrial Innovation Policy (Regional–Industry–Academia–Research Cooperation System)
Diagram illustrating the collaboration between government, POSTECH, and industry across six major regional strategic industries.
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Six Major Regional Strategic Industries
- Steel
- Secondary Battery
- Future Energy
- Bio
- Semiconductor
- Digital · AI
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Collaboration Flow
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Government Ministries and Local Governments
- Government of the Republic of Korea
- Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Pohang City
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POSTECH
Identification of new program areas and Agenda in regional strategic industry fields
- Center for Industrial Innovation Policy conducts policy research leading to:
- Science and technology-based industrial policy
- Identification of industrial technology R&D
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Industry
- Conduct of joint convergence research
- Sharing of advanced research facilities · equipment
- Personnel exchange and cultivation of professional manpower
- Technical advisory, evaluation and validation
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Government Ministries and Local Governments