Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Venturing and Entrepreneurship (벤처창업연구)

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A Study of Measures to Support Startup Company Development: Focusing on DeepTech Startups

스타트업 기업 육성지원 방안 연구: 딥테크(DeepTech) 스타트업을 중심으로

  • 이창규 (중앙대학교 산학협력단 ) ;
  • 황성주 (중앙대학교 산학협력단 ) ;
  • 김휘택 (중앙대학교 유럽문화학부 프랑스어문학 전공)
  • Received : 2024.03.14
  • Accepted : 2024.04.19
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

The startup ecosystem is experiencing a paradigm shift in founding due to the acceleration of digital transformation, online platform companies have grown significantly into unicorns, but the lack of differentiated approaches and strategic support for deep tech startups has led to the inactivity of the startup ecosystem. is lacking. Therefore, in this study, we proposed ways to develop domestic startup development policies, focusing on the US system, which is an advanced example overseas. Focusing on the definition and characteristics of deep tech startups, current investment status, success stories, support policies, etc., we comprehensively analyzed domestic and international literature and derived suggestions. In particular, he proposed specific ways to improve support policies for domestic deep tech startups and presented milestones for their development. Currently, the United States is significantly strengthening the role of the government in supporting deep tech startups. The US government provides direct financial support to deep tech startups, including detergent support and infrastructure support. It has also established policies to foster deep tech startups, established related institutions, and systematized support. It is worth noting that US universities play a core role in nurturing deep tech startups. Leading universities in the United States operate deep tech startup discovery and development programs, providing research and development infrastructure and technology. It also works with companies to provide co-investment and commercialization support for deep tech startups. As a result, the growth of domestic deep tech startups requires the cooperation of diverse entities such as the government, universities, companies, and private investors. The government should strengthen policy support, and universities and businesses should work together to support R&D and commercialization capabilities. Furthermore, private investors must stimulate investment in deep tech startups. Through such efforts, deep tech startups are expected to grow and Korea's innovation ecosystem will be revitalized.

국내 스타트업 생태계는 디지털 전환 가속화에 따른 창업의 패러다임 변화, 온라인 플랫폼 기업이 유니콘으로 크게 성장했지만, 딥테크 스타트업에 대한 차별화된 접근과 전략지원이 부재해 창업생태계의 활동성이 부족하다. 이에 이 연구에서는 해외 선진 사례(미국)를 기초로 국내 스타트업 육성 정책의 발전 방안을 제시하고자 한다. 연구에서 딥테크 스타트업의 정의 및 특징, 투자 현황, 성공 사례, 지원 정책등을 국내외 문헌에서 종합적으로 분석하고 시사점을 도출하였다. 특히, 국내 딥테크 스타트업의 지원 정책의 개선 방안을 구체적으로 도출해 발전을 위한 이정표를 제시하였다. 현재 미국은 딥테크 스타트업 지원을 위해 정부의 역할을 크게 강화하고 있다. 미국 정부는 딥테크 스타트업에 대한 직접적인 재정지원, 세제지원, 인프라 지원 등을 제공하고 있다. 또한, 딥테크 스타트업 육성을 위한 정책을 수립하고, 관련 기관을 설립하여 지원을 체계화하고 있다. 주목해야 하는 점은 미국의 대학은 딥테크 스타트업 육성을 위한 핵심적인 역할을 담당하고 있다. 미국에서의 유수 대학은 딥테크 스타트업 발굴 및 육성 프로그램을 운영하고 있으며, 연구개발 인프라와 기술을 제공하고 있다. 또한, 기업과 협력하여 딥테크 스타트업에 대한 공동 투자 및 사업화 지원을 제공하고 있다. 결과적으로 국내 딥테크 스타트업의 성장을 위해서는 정부, 대학, 기업, 민간 투자자 등 다양한 주체의 협력이 필요하다. 정부는 정책적 지원을 강화하고, 대학과 기업은 협력하여 연구개발 역량과 사업화 역량을 지원해야 한다. 또한, 민간 투자자는 딥테크 스타트업에 대한 투자를 활성화해야 한다. 이러한 노력을 통해 딥테크 스타트업이 성장하고, 한국의 혁신 생태계가 활성화될 것으로 기대된다.

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