Seoul RISE - Hanyang University Institute for RISE
Introduction to the Seoul RISE Project
- RISE (Regional Innovation System & Education) is a government project that empowers local governments to manage university funding programs, promoting the co-growth of regions and universities.
- Seoul RISE Project aims to strategically drive Seoul’s economic and industrial development in collaboration with universities, leading future innovation and growth.
- A key focus of the project is the development of the AI industry and AI talent, positioning Seoul as a global hub for artificial intelligence.
Vision and Goals
| 목적 | 서울시 RISE 체계는 市의 경제산업 발전과 연계한 전략적 대학지원으로 서울시와 대학의 동반성장을 추진하여 대학과 함께 서울의 미래혁신을 성장시키도록 함 |
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| 비전 | 대학과 함께하는 글로벌 미래혁신 성장도시 서울 |
| 목표 | 글로벌 대학 경쟁력 강화, 서울 전략산업 성장 선도, 대학의 지역기여 활성화 |
Project Duration
- Total Project Period: May 2025~February 2030 (5 years)
- Initial 3 years (May 2025~February 2028) + Extension of 2 years (March 2028~February 2030) - Universities ranked within the top 70% based on the interim evaluation in the 3rd year will be granted a 2-year extension.
- 1st Year Project Period: May 2025~February 2026 (10 months)
Project Details
- In 2025, four major projects comprising 11 unit programs will be announced, selected, and supported. Refer to the Seoul RISE Center for the official Seoul RISE Project announcement.
- Each university will establish autonomous goals and implementation plans that align with the Seoul RISE Project and unit programs, reflecting their unique conditions and strengths.
- Six existing Ministry of Education university support programs (covering 28 universities with a total budget of approximately 79 billion KRW) will be transferred to the Seoul RISE Center and integrated into project operations.
| Category | Project | Unit Project |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul RISE Project |
1. Strengthening Global |
① Leading Global Industry-Academia Collaboration ② Attracting Global Talent for Advanced and Future Industries ③ Enhancing Global Competencies of Future Talent |
| 2. Enhancing the Foundation of Seoul’s Strategic Industries |
④ Strengthening the Industry-Academia Collaboration Ecosystem ⑤ Expanding the Innovation Ecosystem for AI and Bio Clusters ⑥ Cultivating Talent for Creative Industries |
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| 3. Promoting Co-Growth with the Local Community |
⑦ Solving Regional Issues ⑧ Promoting Seoul-Regional Sharing and Cooperation ⑨ Building the Seoul Future Talent Education Ecosystem |
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| 4. Advancing Lifelong and Vocational Education |
⑩ Advancing Seoul’s Lifelong Education System ⑪ Nurturing Highly Skilled Technical Professionals |
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| 5. Fostering University-Based Startups |
⑫ Seoul Campus Town Development | |
| Transition Programs | Ministry of Education University Support Programs |
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Introduction to the Seoul RISE Project
- RISE (Regional Innovation System & Education) is a government project that empowers local governments to manage university funding programs, promoting the co-growth of regions and universities.
- Seoul RISE Project aims to strategically drive Seoul’s economic and industrial development in collaboration with universities, leading future innovation and growth.
- A key focus of the project is the development of the AI industry and AI talent, positioning Seoul as a global hub for artificial intelligence.
Vision and Goals
■ Seoul RISE Project Framework
Seoul’s RISE Project promotes the co-growth of the city and its universities through strategic university support aligned with the city's economic and industrial development, driving future innovation and growth together with universities.
■ Vision
Seoul, a Global City of Future Innovation, Growing Together with Universities
■ Goals
Seoul, a Global City of Future Innovation, Growing Together with Universities
- Strengthen the global competitiveness of universities
- Lead the growth of Seoul’s strategic industries
- Enhance universities’ contributions to the local community
■ Quantitative Targets
- 10 Seoul universities ranked in the global top 500
- 20% workforce growth in AI, Bio, and Creative Industries
- 500 research projects benefiting local communities
■ Performance Targets
- Foster 8 Leading Universities: 40 born global startups, 500 international talents, 500 global competency talents
- Foster 20 Industry-Academia Universities: 1,200 industry-academia talents, 500 creative industry talents
- Cultivate 500 Regional Talents: 500 Seoul-regional talents, 100 Neulbom programs
- Engage 2,500 Citizens: 800 highly skilled professionals
- Support 1,000 University Startup Teams Annually
■ Implementation Foundation
- Project operation and performance management
- Enactment of related ordinances
- Establishment of governance structures
- Establishment of the Seoul RISE Center
Project Duration
- Total Project Period: May 2025~February 2030 (5 years)
- Initial 3 years (May 2025~February 2028) + Extension of 2 years (March 2028~February 2030) - Universities ranked within the top 70% based on the interim evaluation in the 3rd year will be granted a 2-year extension.
- 1st Year Project Period: May 2025~February 2026 (10 months)
Project Details
- In 2025, four major projects comprising 11 unit programs will be announced, selected, and supported. Refer to the Seoul RISE Center for the official Seoul RISE Project announcement.
- Each university will establish autonomous goals and implementation plans that align with the Seoul RISE Project and unit programs, reflecting their unique conditions and strengths.
- Six existing Ministry of Education university support programs (covering 28 universities with a total budget of approximately 79 billion KRW) will be transferred to the Seoul RISE Center and integrated into project operations.
| Category | Project | Unit Project |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul RISE Project |
1. Strengthening Global |
① Leading Global Industry-Academia Collaboration ② Attracting Global Talent for Advanced and Future Industries ③ Enhancing Global Competencies of Future Talent |
| 2. Enhancing the Foundation of Seoul’s Strategic Industries |
④ Strengthening the Industry-Academia Collaboration Ecosystem ⑤ Expanding the Innovation Ecosystem for AI and Bio Clusters ⑥ Cultivating Talent for Creative Industries |
|
| 3. Promoting Co-Growth with the Local Community |
⑦ Solving Regional Issues ⑧ Promoting Seoul-Regional Sharing and Cooperation ⑨ Building the Seoul Future Talent Education Ecosystem |
|
| 4. Advancing Lifelong and Vocational Education |
⑩ Advancing Seoul’s Lifelong Education System ⑪ Nurturing Highly Skilled Technical Professionals |
|
| 5. Fostering University-Based Startups |
⑫ Seoul Campus Town Development | |
| Transition Programs | Ministry of Education University Support Programs |
|
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Explore Seoul RISE at the Seoul RISE Center.
- Address: 416 Gaepo-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 06324
- Website: https://www.seoulrise.or.kr/
- Email: seoulrise@si.re.kr