Nine Korean physical AI and robotics startups completed a scaling development plan, receiving IR guidance from Silicon Valley venture capital (VC) and formulating strategies to enter the U.S. market. On June 24, the nine companies participated in the 2026 Silicon Valley Physical AI Superconnect Conference, which attracted approximately 400 local investors and U.S. government officials. Some companies have signed agreements with local partners to build small pilot production lines.
Basic Information on the Nine Participating Startups, Program Organizer, and Conference
The list of nine companies participating in the IBK Silicon Valley Acceleration Program is as follows:
· GuardianAI
· NeuralD
· AstroX
· AidAll
· MOP
· Eflow
· Intellectus
· SECO Robotics
· Marine Drone Technology
The program was arranged by the local network of IBK Enterprise Bank, with planning and execution by Synergy IB Investment (responsible for operating IBK Changgong Mapo Center). The conference was held on June 24, attracting approximately 400 local investors and U.S. government officials.
On-Site Feedback from Representatives of Marine Drone Technology and SECO Robotics
CEO Hwang Ui-cheol of Marine Drone Technology said after the conference: "Local venture capitalists advised us to focus on increasing our existing market share rather than pursuing expansion into other markets, which effectively helped us find our direction."
SECO Robotics Manager Maeng Jihyeon said: "Local companies showed strong interest in the concept of industrial robots that can learn in three-dimensional space." She added: "We will refine our strategy to more effectively explain the advantages of our technology."
Project Description and Follow-up Plans by CEO of Synergy IB Investment
CEO Lee Geon-yeong of Synergy IB Investment said: "It is significant to successfully carry out a project to support promising startups in collaboration with IBK Financial Group, with which we have a long-term investment partnership." Lee Geon-yeong added: "We will continue to serve as a reliable partner, offering diversified support to help domestic companies establish a foothold in overseas markets such as the United States and Japan." The report noted that multiple follow-up meetings have been arranged, and some companies have signed pilot production line agreements with local partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the time, location, and organizing body of the 2026 IBK Silicon Valley Acceleration Program?
The program was held from June 22 to 26, 2026 (local time) at the IBK Changgong Silicon Valley Center in Palo Alto, California. It was arranged by the local network of IBK Enterprise Bank, with planning and execution by Synergy IB Investment, and involved a total of nine Korean physical AI and robotics startups.
What are the organizer and attendance scale of the Silicon Valley Physical AI Superconnect Conference?
The conference was held on June 24, organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), attracting approximately 400 local investors and U.S. government officials. Each participating startup held an average of 10 to 20 meetings.
What specific content is involved in the pilot production line agreements signed by some companies?
The report indicated that some companies have signed agreements with local partners to build small pilot production lines, but no detailed information on specific company names, partner identities, or pilot line scale was provided.
