Technology & Innovation Hyundai Motor and Kia Participate in Viva Technology 2024, Showcasing ZER01NE’s Innovative Collaborations
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Hyundai Motor and Kia Participate in Viva Technology 2024, Showcasing ZER01NE’s Innovative Collaborations
SEOUL/PARIS, May 22, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor) and Kia Corporation (Kia) are pleased to announce their participation in Viva Technology 2024, the largest startup event in Europe, held from May 22–25 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
At the event, Hyundai Motor and Kia will show their commitment to global open innovation and partnership through the ZER01NE open innovation platform, presenting promising startups, creative interdisciplinary projects and sports technology.
ZER01NE will spotlight three companies selected from its startup acceleration program:
In addition, IVAAIU CITY, a creative group supported by ZER01NE, will provide insights into how humans and robots may coexist in the future through the fusion of art, tech and business.
Event attendees can try out a vision-based heart rate measurement sports technology developed by Hyundai-Kia R&D for the Korean national archery team for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
Launched in 2018, ZER01NE is an open innovation platform that discovers and invests in global startups, supports the establishment of innovative in-house startups led by company employees, and sponsors creators who can present a new vision for future society and mobility.
By participating in Viva Technology 2024, ZER01NE aims to expand its collaboration base with global startups and increase opportunities with innovative technology startups, venture capitalists, global tech companies, academic institutions and creative organizations. Its participation is expected to strengthen Hyundai Motor and Kia’s open innovation efforts and stimulate the growth of the global startup ecosystem by collaborating with creative talents and innovative partners worldwide.
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About Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all.
More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at:
http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai , Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com) , Genesis Global Newsroom