– Results from the first year of the collaborative support program between the Gyeonggi Small and Medium Business Administration and the Seongnam Industrial Promotion Agency… Support provided to a total of 20 companiesseekingfunding
– Climate tech startup securesfunding through Wadiz to establish a foothold in the early-stage market and gain momentum for growth
– Active participation ineco-friendlyprojects, such as a cleansing foam made from discarded mango peels and a ceramic diffuser made from coal ash
The"2025 Gyeonggi Region Climate Tech StartupCrowdfundingSupport Program" has proven successful from its very first year, establishing itself as a practical platform for market validation.
Wadiz(CEO Shin Hye-seong,www.wadiz.kr) announced on the 3rd that, through this support program, climate tech startups in the Gyeonggi region secured approximately 200 million wonin funding andattracted 2,273 supporters.
This initiative, organized in collaboration with the Gyeonggi Regional Office of SMEs and Startups and the Seongnam Industrial Promotion Agency, was designed to assist climate tech startups in entering the market. Wadizprovided supportthroughout the entirecrowdfunding process, including △in-person training △product page creation (optional) △customized advertising △featured campaign exposure △and coupon issuance.
A total of 107 companies applied for the support program, confirming the high demand for climate tech. A total of 20 startups from the Gyeonggi region were ultimately selected based on criteria such as product innovation, market potential, and social value. From September to November, these companies interacted directly with Wadiz through the Wadiz special campaign “Earth Market.”
The special exhibition featured a variety of products designed to reduce environmental impact in daily life, such aseco-friendly materials, upcycled items, and vegan foods; in particular, “resource-circulating products” that add new value to waste received a very positive response.
For example, the beauty startup “Cleaner’s” garnered significant attention from supporters with its cleansing foam made from upcycled mango peels and seeds; more than 1,200 people signed up for pre-launch notifications even before the product’s official launch. Additionally, “Ross,” which creates soap dishes by recycling tempered glass from scrapped cars, transformed discarded resources into stylish objects, eliciting empathy and engagement from supporters.
This achievement serves as proof that climate tech products can attract value-conscious consumers, demonstrating the potential of a support model that enables local startups to establish themselves in the market and continue to grow.
Choi Dong-cheol, CEO Wadiz, said, “This support program is a meaningful initiative that lays the groundwork for climate tech startups to validate their products directly in the market and grow,” adding, “We will continue to provide support so that local startups can introduce sustainable products and aneco-friendlyconsumer culture can spread naturally.”
