KAIST

KAIST is a STEM-focused national research university headquartered in Daejeon with a strong graduate profile and an international community. The campus sits within Daedeok Innopolis, linking faculty and students with government labs, startups, and corporate R&D via co-located facilities and joint programs. Companies collaborate through sponsored research, contract development, visiting researchers, and access to shared instrumentation, prototyping spaces, and testbeds. Research is supported by competitive national funding, including the National Research Foundation of Korea, alongside ministry programs and select international sources. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP and licensing and supports startup formation and industry partnerships.