South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) are supporting 23 domestic blockchain companies at GITEX AI EUROPE 2026 in Berlin from June 30 to July 1. The government formed a 'Team Korea' initiative with local governments and related organizations to establish a blockchain pavilion at the global ICT exhibition held at Messe Berlin. The program aims to facilitate investment attraction and local network building for Korean blockchain firms entering the European market. Two Korean blockchain companies advanced to the semifinals of the Supernova Challenge startup competition. The initiative reflects government efforts to systematically support the overseas expansion of Korea's blockchain industry through coordinated public-private collaboration.
23 Korean Blockchain Companies Participate in Berlin Trade Show
GITEX AI EUROPE 2026 is the European edition of GITEX, the Middle East's largest ICT exhibition. The Ministry of Science and ICT and KISA established a 'Blockchain Korea Pavilion' at the venue in cooperation with Busan Metropolitan City and Daegu Metropolitan City. The 23 participating companies consist of 7 firms recommended by KISA, 9 from Busan, and 7 from Daegu. The companies will showcase blockchain technologies and services applicable to ESG, shipping and logistics management, online voting, and other sectors to the European market.
Two Korean Firms Reach Supernova Challenge Semifinals
Two Korean blockchain companies reached the semifinals of the Supernova Challenge, a GITEX startup IR competition involving approximately 130 companies worldwide. The semifinalist companies are Leadpoint System and Marina Chain. Leadpoint System operates a blockchain-based carbon reduction performance management and carbon credit trading support platform. Marina Chain provides a one-stop solution for responding to shipping logistics environmental regulations.
Government Organizes Networking Program with 200 Participants
The government plans to operate a networking program involving approximately 200 participants in cooperation with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and Asia Berlin, an innovation support organization under the Berlin city government. The program includes introductions to Korean and German startup ecosystems and overseas expansion strategies, IR pitching sessions by Korean blockchain companies, and one-on-one business meetings with local investors and buyers. The initiative aims to help domestic companies build local networks and achieve tangible results in exports, investment attraction, and technology cooperation.
Lee Do-kyu, Director General of Information and Communication Policy at the Ministry of Science and ICT, stated: "This event will serve as an important opportunity for Korean blockchain companies to verify their technological capabilities and business viability in the European market and expand cooperation opportunities with global partners. The government will systematically support the overseas expansion of domestic blockchain companies at the Team Korea level together with KISA, local governments, and related organizations, and will continue to support the creation of tangible industrial results."
FAQ
What is the Ministry of Science and ICT doing at GITEX AI EUROPE 2026?
The Ministry of Science and ICT and KISA are supporting 23 Korean blockchain companies at GITEX AI EUROPE 2026 in Berlin from June 30 to July 1 by establishing a Blockchain Korea Pavilion and organizing networking programs with approximately 200 participants.
Which Korean blockchain companies reached the Supernova Challenge semifinals?
Leadpoint System and Marina Chain advanced to the semifinals of the Supernova Challenge. Leadpoint System operates a blockchain-based carbon credit trading platform, while Marina Chain provides shipping logistics environmental regulation compliance solutions.
