Co-research & industrial poc opportunities with deep tech startups
[Overview: What it is & Why it matters] 123 Factory is a cross-border venture studio and startup accelerator based in Berlin and Seoul, bridging the European and Asian industrial tech ecosystems. We are opening up exclusive collaboration channels with our highly vetted portfolio companies specializing in Deep Tech, Physical AI, Advanced Materials, and Autonomous Driving Components. For corporate R&D teams and innovation labs looking to accelerate their technological edge, this listing provides a direct gateway to co-research, technology transfer, and joint Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives with top-tier tech startups.
[How it works & Methodology] Through this partnership listing, global corporates can seamlessly review our curated startup portfolio and identify specific technological synergies. Once a potential match is identified, 123 Factory facilitates the entire scoping process—from initial alignment and technical feasibility mapping to structuring cross-border PoC frameworks. Our portfolio companies are equipped with agile development methodologies, proprietary datasets, and robust technical architectures ready for seamless corporate integration.
[Proof to date & Validation] Our portfolio includes pioneering startups that have already successfully validated their core technologies through institutional research partnerships and early-stage industrial pilots in both Germany and South Korea. They possess high-fidelity simulation datasets, proprietary algorithms, and hardware-software integrated prototypes ready for industrial-scale validation.
[Next Steps & Meeting Booking] We invite corporate innovation partners, R&D directors, and technical scouts to explore our complete, live startup portfolio. You can review detailed company profiles, core technology matrices, and immediately book a technical exploratory meeting via our dedicated portfolio portal: 👉 Explore Portfolios & Book a Meeting: https://portfolio.123factory.de/
About 123 Factory
123 Factory GmbH is an accelerator and innovation hub that specializes in connecting and accelerating startups, particularly between Korea and Europe. The company provides a range of services designed to facilitate cross-border market entry and global scalability for entrepreneurs. Its core offerings include strategic guidance, market intelligence, Go-To-Market (GtM) support, and venture governance. Additionally, the company operates an Open Innovation Hub that aggregates startup challenges and pilot projects, helping startups identify collaboration opportunities with leading corporations. The team provides hands-on mentorship, investment support, and assistance with legal and operational setup to help early-stage teams validate, localize, and scale their businesses across different markets.
By bridging the gap between forward-thinking corporations and groundbreaking startups, 123 Factory helps organizations treat startup collaboration as a core capability. This is particularly valuable for corporate partners looking to scout emerging technologies, deploy capital through venture arms, or co-create new solutions. The company supports a diverse range of sectors, including HealthTech, GreenTech, mobility, and digital transformation. Through its networks, workshops, executive seminars, and extensive matchmaking services, 123 Factory empowers startups to navigate complex funding journeys and international expansion, while providing corporations with the frameworks necessary for efficient, long-term venture partnerships.
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