Tallinn is strengthening business cooperation with South Korea.
Five South Korean technology companies have been selected for the Test in Tallinn innovation program and will begin testing their solutions in Tallinn. The selection was made from eight companies that presented their innovation projects to the program’s evaluation committee.
Deputy Mayor Kristjan Järvan explained that Korean companies participated in the Test in Tallinn innovation program as part of the city’s cooperation with the Seoul Business Agency.
“Tallinn’s innovation program offers companies the opportunity to test their innovative products and services in a real urban environment. Here, solutions can be tested that help the city respond to very specific future challenges—whether it is preventing threats related to drones or the smart application of artificial intelligence in education,” Järvan said.
A total of 21 applications were submitted through the Seoul Business Agency, of which eight passed the pre-validation stage. From these, the evaluation committee selected five projects that best meet the needs of the City of Tallinn and the objectives of the Test in Tallinn program.
The testing of the projects will last from a few months up to a year, depending on the solution, and will be carried out in cooperation with Tallinn’s city departments, educational institutions, and partners. During the testing phase, the suitability of the solutions for the local context, their technical performance, and their potential for wider implementation in the city will be assessed.
The following South Korean companies were selected from this year’s second application round:
Airbility Inc. will bring a solution to Tallinn aimed at increasing the safety of urban space and critical infrastructure by enabling the early detection and safe neutralization of dangerous drones. During the testing phase, the suitability of the solution for use in an urban environment will be assessed in cooperation with the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences.
ZEP Co Ltd. is developing a gamified, AI-based learning environment aimed at increasing student engagement and making learning more interactive and motivating. The solution helps the city advance digital education and support the adoption of modern teaching methods in schools.
MOaLAdO offers a screen-free programming education solution that helps develop children’s logical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities. The solution aims to provide a balance to the use of digital tools and support learning in a way that reduces screen time.
StepHow Inc. is developing an AI-based solution, Wissly AI, which helps the city and public sector institutions quickly find and use information hidden in large volumes of documents more efficiently. The aim of the solution is to reduce the time spent on everyday administrative tasks and support faster, better decision-making in city governance.
BNV Solutions Inc. offers AI-based learning platforms that help students better understand mathematics and programming. The solution enables personalized learning tailored to the learner’s level, thereby supporting improved learning outcomes and making teachers’ work more efficient.
As part of the city’s cooperation with the Seoul Business Agency, Tallinn-based companies will soon also have the opportunity to join a business mission to South Korea. In September, participation is planned in the major startup event “Try Everything Seoul” and the “Smart City Expo” in Busan, where Tallinn companies can build contacts, explore the local market, and showcase their products to a Southeast Asian audience.
More information about the Test in Tallinn program Tallinnovatsioon | Tallinn.
Source : Tallinn