Hallym University Technology Holdings, TIPS (Tips) Operator...Accelerate the expansion of technology start-up ecosystem
Nov 04, 2025
Hallym University Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (CEO Lee Hee-woo) was finally selected as the operator of the '2025 TIPS (Private Investment-led Technology Startup Support Program) hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups on October 29.
A total of 90 organizations applied for the selection, with 39 selected as the final operator, and Hallym University Technology Holdings was the only new operator in Gangwon Province.
Hallym University Technology Holdings has supported the growth of technology start-ups based on proven investment performance and expertise in medical and healthcare fields. It has continued clinical verification and commercialization of medical and healthcare startups in connection with five Hallym University medical centers (a total of 3,200 beds) in the metropolitan area, including the Gangwon area. Sales growth of nursing equipment companies 'Nulfit', FDA approval of Hallym University professor start-up company 'Neurores', and overseas expansion are representative success stories.
In 2025, Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital was designated as the only research-oriented hospital in Gangwon-do, establishing an innovative ecosystem in which medical technology R&D and investment are in a virtuous cycle.
Hallym University Technology Holdings is operating the 'Hallym DHD No. 1 Investment Association' and"Hallym University-Low University Start-up No. 1 Individual Investment Association" and plans to form a new 'Hallym Healthcare No. 1 Investment Association" this year to follow-up investments linked to TIPS and expand technology start-ups in Gangwon Province.
In particular, by forming a Gangwon-based venture fund, it intends to contribute to revitalizing startups in Gangwon-do and restoring the local economy. Currently, the local economy is difficult due to investment concentration in the Seoul metropolitan area and a decrease in local population, and the government is seeking a way out by forming a venture fund in the local era. Hallim University, one of Gangwon's representative universities, also plans to actively participate in the formation of the Gangwon Strategic Industry Venture Fund to contribute to the development of the community.
Lee Hee-woo, CEO of Hallym University Technology Holdings, said, "The selection of a TIPS operator is the first step toward the growth of a university technology owner as a professional investor. We will do our best to ensure that unicorn companies like Hugel, which was born at Hallym University, come back from Gangwon Province." he said.
Hallim University has been selected as the first Glocal University in 2023 and is committed to AI integration education and building a local start-up ecosystem. Last month, Chuncheon City officially formed the 「Station C Alliance」 involving local universities, start-up incubators, private companies, and investment companies to cruise an open cooperative platform to revitalize the local start-up ecosystem. Meanwhile, CEO Lee Hee-woo has an excellent investment performance, recovering 19.6 billion won (multiple 5.2 times, IRR 69.6%) with an investment of 3.7 billion won while working at LINE Unblock Ventures, and has successfully managed the Cognitive Promising Service Industry Fund since then.
A total of 90 organizations applied for the selection, with 39 selected as the final operator, and Hallym University Technology Holdings was the only new operator in Gangwon Province.
Hallym University Technology Holdings has supported the growth of technology start-ups based on proven investment performance and expertise in medical and healthcare fields. It has continued clinical verification and commercialization of medical and healthcare startups in connection with five Hallym University medical centers (a total of 3,200 beds) in the metropolitan area, including the Gangwon area. Sales growth of nursing equipment companies 'Nulfit', FDA approval of Hallym University professor start-up company 'Neurores', and overseas expansion are representative success stories.
In 2025, Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital was designated as the only research-oriented hospital in Gangwon-do, establishing an innovative ecosystem in which medical technology R&D and investment are in a virtuous cycle.
Hallym University Technology Holdings is operating the 'Hallym DHD No. 1 Investment Association' and"Hallym University-Low University Start-up No. 1 Individual Investment Association" and plans to form a new 'Hallym Healthcare No. 1 Investment Association" this year to follow-up investments linked to TIPS and expand technology start-ups in Gangwon Province.
In particular, by forming a Gangwon-based venture fund, it intends to contribute to revitalizing startups in Gangwon-do and restoring the local economy. Currently, the local economy is difficult due to investment concentration in the Seoul metropolitan area and a decrease in local population, and the government is seeking a way out by forming a venture fund in the local era. Hallim University, one of Gangwon's representative universities, also plans to actively participate in the formation of the Gangwon Strategic Industry Venture Fund to contribute to the development of the community.
Lee Hee-woo, CEO of Hallym University Technology Holdings, said, "The selection of a TIPS operator is the first step toward the growth of a university technology owner as a professional investor. We will do our best to ensure that unicorn companies like Hugel, which was born at Hallym University, come back from Gangwon Province." he said.
Hallim University has been selected as the first Glocal University in 2023 and is committed to AI integration education and building a local start-up ecosystem. Last month, Chuncheon City officially formed the 「Station C Alliance」 involving local universities, start-up incubators, private companies, and investment companies to cruise an open cooperative platform to revitalize the local start-up ecosystem. Meanwhile, CEO Lee Hee-woo has an excellent investment performance, recovering 19.6 billion won (multiple 5.2 times, IRR 69.6%) with an investment of 3.7 billion won while working at LINE Unblock Ventures, and has successfully managed the Cognitive Promising Service Industry Fund since then.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
