Gyeongnam Creative Economy Innovation Center

What Gyeongnam Creative Economy Innovation Center does

The Gyeongnam Creative Economy Innovation Center (Gyeongnam CCEI; 경남 창조경제혁신센터) is one of 19 regional centers within South Korea's national CCEI network, a government-backed startup support infrastructure operated by the Korean Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development (Kised) under the supervision of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. Headquartered in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, with 51–100 employees, the network delivers integrated startup support services — including online and offline counseling, education program applications, business support applications, facility and equipment rental, co-working/incubator space, an Idea Power Station for idea sharing, and an investment-matching function branded as CCEI Investment — to early-stage entrepreneurs, innovators, and growing startups across Korea. Primary customer segments are Startups/Entrepreneurs (primary), Innovators/Idea Developers, and Mentors/Experts.

The core product is the CCEI Platform (ccei.creativekorea.or.kr), an integrated web portal with ONEPASS / 중기 통합회원 single sign-on that unifies member identity, program applications, counseling requests, and facility reservations across all 19 regional centers. The platform comprises distinct service modules — Online Counseling, Offline Counseling, Education Application, Business Application, Facility/Equipment Rental, Space Rental, CCEI Investment, Idea Power Station, Startup Support Programs, and a member My Page — supported by third-party cloud and homepage vendors (SolidNG, bbiddiglobal). Family Sites Network SSO extends member identity into eight affiliated Ministry of SMEs and Startups services (K-Startup, Startbiz, Creative Economy Dream Enter, IP Transaction Information Center, R&D Performance Support Center, Defense Technology Exchange Market, Mirian, Future Technology Space). The organization complies with South Korea's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), with a privacy framework effective September 5, 2025.

The business model is fully government-funded: all services are provided at no cost to qualifying startups and entrepreneurs, and no commercial revenue or pricing is publicly disclosed. The organization has no private ownership, equity, or venture backing; funding flows through public budgets via Kised under the supervisory ministry. Marketing and member engagement rely on the official portal, Naver Blog, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and email communications distributed across the 19 regional centers.

Name

Gyeongnam Creative Economy Innovation Center

Legal name

Creative Economy Innovation Center (창조경제혁신센터)

Website

https://ccei.creativekorea.or.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gyeongnam Creative Economy Innovation Center is one of 19 government-backed regional startup hubs in South Korea, operated by Kised under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, providing free counseling, education, workspace, and investment-matching services to entrepreneurs through an integrated national portal with ONEPASS single sign-on.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Incubation Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Venture Creation Centers (EDAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM), SME & Entrepreneurship Development (Trade-Linked) (BPADAMAE)

Keywords

• Startup incubation services
• Entrepreneurship education programs
• Government innovation support
• Regional startup centers
• Business counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Changwon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Gyeongnam Creative Economy Innovation Center is one of 19 regional government-operated startup support hubs in South Korea, supervised by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and operated by the Korean Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development (Kised). It provides prospective and existing entrepreneurs with online and offline business counseling, entrepreneurship education programs, business support program applications, facility and equipment rentals, incubation workspace, CCEI investment connections, and an idea sharing platform. Services are delivered through a national integrated portal with unified single sign-on (ONEPASS) and through face-to-face service at the regional centers.

Product overview

창조경제혁신센터 (CCEI)는中小벤처기업부의 주관으로 창업진흥원이 운영하는創業支援統合プラットフォーム。19의 지역 센터(서울, 부산, 대구, 광주, 대전, 인천, 울산, 세종, 경기, 강원, 충남, 충북, 경남, 경북, 전남, 전북, 제주, 포항, 빛가람)로構成。各センターはオンライン相談・オフライン相談、教育・事業申請、设施 장비 임대、入居スペース、投資、アイデア 발전소などの創業支援サービスを提供する。統合ログイン(SSO)により、メンバーID 하나로複数の関連サイトにアクセス可能。

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Counseling Web-based counseling service for startups and prospective entrepreneurs. Users submit topics online and receive expert business advice through the CCEI portal.
• Offline Counseling Face-to-face one-on-one counseling with specialists at regional CCEI centers. Users select date, time, field, and counselor, and adjust schedules through the reservation system.
• Entrepreneurship Education Programs Entrepreneurship education programs offered across the CCEI network. Users can review available courses and apply online.
• Startup Support Business Programs Government-funded startup support programs. Users review program announcements and apply through the CCEI portal.
• Incubation Space (Move-in Workspace) Rental of dedicated startup office space at the CCEI regional centers. Provides move-in period, supported facilities, eligible tenants, application method, and move-in benefits information.
• Facility and Equipment Rental Rental of meeting rooms, seminar rooms, and equipment (such as presentation tools) at CCEI regional centers. Users reserve facilities and equipment through the portal.
• CCEI Investment Investment connection service that links startups to investment opportunities through the CCEI network.
• Idea Power Station Idea proposal and sharing service on the CCEI platform. Users propose their own ideas and browse, share, and develop ideas in a shared idea space with other users.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Korean Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development (Kised)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOperating organization responsible for managing CCEI operations nationwide. Operates and maintains the CCEI platform, manages regional centers, and delivers startup support programs.
• Ministry of SMEs and StartupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment supervisory ministry overseeing CCEI network. Provides policy direction, funding, and strategic framework for national startup ecosystem development.
• K-Startup PortalmajorTechnology or IntegrationGovernment startup portal integrated with CCEI platform. Connects entrepreneurs to national startup support programs and resources.
• Startbiz PortalmajorTechnology or IntegrationBusiness registration portal integrated with CCEI for streamlined startup establishment and support services.
• Family Sites NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated network including Creative Economy Dream Enter, Intellectual Property Transaction Information Center, R&D Performance Support Center, Defense Technology Exchange Market, Mirian, Science & Technology Information Council, Future Technology Space, and Infinite Imagination Room. Single Sign-On (SSO) enabled across all family sites.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• SparkLabs Korea: Private Korean accelerator and seed fund offering intensive programs, mentorship, and early-stage investment to Korean startups. Comparable as a startup support provider targeting Korean founders, though operating as a private profit-motivated entity rather than a government body.
• Naver D2 Startup Factory (D2SF): Corporate venture arm of Naver providing investment, mentorship, and office space to Korean early-stage startups. Comparable as a startup support provider offering workspace, mentorship, and direct investment — overlapping with CCEI's service mix.

Direct peers

• Seoul Business Agency (SBA): Seoul's municipal government-affiliated startup support organization that provides incubation, investment, and global programs to Seoul-based founders. Directly comparable to CCEI as a government-backed regional startup hub with physical centers, equity-linked investment, and education programs.
• Korea Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development (Kised): Kised is the parent operating organization of the CCEI network itself, providing national policy, evaluation, and operational management for startup support. Functions as both parent and peer in the broader Korean government startup ecosystem.
• Tips for Investing in Promising Startups (TIPS): Government-run program operated by Kised/Ministry of SMEs and Startups that selects private accelerators and provides matching funds for early-stage startup investment. TIPS and CCEI Investment are essentially co-located under the same ministry, serving overlapping Korean startup founders.
• D.CAMP (Daejeon Center for Creative Economy): Bank-backed startup hub in Seoul providing workspace, programs, and investment to early-stage Korean founders. Comparable as a regionally focused startup support organization with on-site facilities, education, and a mix of public and private capital.

Broad incumbents

• Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA): Government-affiliated national trade and investment promotion agency that supports Korean companies' international expansion, including startup global acceleration. Comparable as a large government entity under Korea's broader economic development mandate targeting business support.
• Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME): Government agency under the same Ministry of SMEs and Startups that provides policy financing, technical support, and market entry programs for SMEs and startups. Comparable as a sister government entity operating complementary startup and SME support services nationwide.
• Korea Technology Finance Corporation (KIBO): Government-backed financial institution providing guarantees, loans, and policy capital to SMEs and startups in Korea. Comparable as a national government-adjacent organization extending startup capital pathways, including through the TIPS program, which is closely tied to CCEI's mission.

Regional players

• Chungbuk Technopark (CBT): Regional innovation platform in Chungcheongbuk-do that supports local SMEs, startups, and technology commercialization. Comparable as a geographically focused, government-supported innovation promotion organization within Korea's broader regional innovation ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@jccei
• Facebookfacebook.com/ccei.jeonnam
• Instagraminstagram.com/jeju_ccei
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cbccei

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments13 records

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