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Hanbat National University (HBNU): Leading Global Innovation through Borderless Collaboration

Founded in 1927, Hanbat National University (HBNU) is a prestigious public university in South Korea, renowned for its excellence in engineering and industry-academic cooperation. Located in the heart of Daejeon—Korea’s Silicon Valley—HBNU serves as a vital bridge between cutting-edge research and global industrial commercialization. As an invited international university at Transfiere 2026, HBNU presents a new paradigm for “K-Industry-Academic Synergy,” showcasing how academic innovation can drive shared success across global borders.

Pioneering the Quadruple Helix Model

Hanbat National University (HBNU) has long been the benchmark for industry-university cooperation in South Korea. Building upon the monumental success of the national LINC (Leaders in Industry-university Cooperation) projects, HBNU is now leading the RISE (Regional Innovation System & Education) initiative. We are at the forefront of the Quadruple Helix Collaboration, seamlessly integrating Industry, Academia, Regional Government, and Research Institutes to drive regional and global economic transformation.

Our Core Strategic Pillars:

Accelerating Tech-Commercialization:
HBNU transforms laboratory breakthroughs into high-value market solutions. With a legacy of supporting over 2,800 partner corporations, we provide a sophisticated technology transfer system that ensures academic intellectual property (IP) is successfully integrated into global industrial value chains.
A Proven Start-up Ecosystem:
We don’t just teach entrepreneurship; we practice it. Our mature support system provides professional mentoring and global networking, creating a high-tech start-up culture. A testament to our practical approach is that over 10% of our faculty members have founded their own technology-based start-ups, turning academic expertise into real-world business impact.
Precision Global Matching:
As a strategic gateway, HBNU connects Korea’s technological prowess with the specific needs of European and global industries. Through Transfiere 2026, we offer more than just collaboration—we provide a verified channel for international enterprises to access Korea’s most innovative R&D assets.

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