Freshman

1. About the companyThe XR revolution is on the horizon, with social media poised to transition into XR environments.Using its self-developed Adler engine, it created Adler, a 3D social media platform accessible via PC, mobile and VR devices. Adler aims to become the 3D Instagram of the future.Users can effortlessly create their own 3D space — called Atoms — and share it with others in just three taps. Over 1,000 Atoms have been created on Adler, with artists from Ethiopia, Russia and Bangladesh actively participating on its platform.Recognized for its potential, it has secured over 5 billion won ($3.7 million) in investments from retail investors and venture capitalists, including Kakao Investment and Korea Investment Partners, leading up to its bridge round. It is planning an IPO in 2028, targeting a market valuation of 1 trillion won. 2. Company vision and missionAdler's founder, Yurica, transitioned at 26, finding her true self only in 3D games. Realizing that virtual reality provides a platform for individuals to embrace their authentic selves, she established Adler. The company’s name is inspired by the book Courage to Be Disliked, based on the theories of psychologist Alfred Adler.Within the global 3D engine market, Adler focuses on lightweight engines. The market was valued at $3.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $8.4 billion by 2028. With the anticipated release of Apple Vision Pro in February 2024, the 3D market is expected to expand significantly.While the 3D engine market is currently dominated by companies like Unity and Unreal, which offer heavy and slow engines primarily for simulations, Adler aims to carve out a niche for lightweight engines. It js developing a business model to sell its self-made engine, which it expects will positively impact the growing 3D engine market. 3. About our productsThe Adler 3D engine sets itself apart from existing engines used in the metaverse. It enables users to experience extended reality in their daily lives via mobile, PC and smart devices through a web interface, without the need for additional devices or special connections. This core functionality allows users to expand reality with a single click — whether on a smart device, smartphone, or PC, across AR, VR or MR platforms.Using the Adler 3D engine, it developed the social media platform also named Adler, allowing users to create their virtual spaces filled with images, videos, 3D items and background music of their choice. Creating 3D Atoms takes just 10 seconds, and it plans to implement technology that automatically converts 2D content into 3D upon placement in Adler.Users can explore virtual spaces through infinite scrolling, tapping on content they like and engaging with it. Its AI algorithm recommends content based on user interests. Sharing virtual spaces is simple — just share a link. Adler is accessible across all platforms — mobile, PC and VR — and displays the same 3D space across all devices.All of this is powered by our Adler 3D engine, built on the Adler XRML markup language. The Adler engine loads faster than competing services and does not require users to download additional applications. 4. Employee benefits&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Welfare card: Employees receive a welfare card allowing up to 250,000 won per month.</li></ul><ul><li>MacBook: It provided MacBooks for employees.</li></ul><ul><li>Unlimited paid holidays: There is no limit to the number of paid leave days employees can take.</li></ul><ul><li>Rent support: Employees living within a 3 kilometer (1.86 mile) radius of our office receive 250,000 won per month for rent.</li></ul>

Adler

Seoul

[GLOBAL INTERN FOR STARTUPS] Adler - Marketing Intern

Metainnotech is a startup dedicated to finding solutions to the problem of noise between floors in apartment buildings. It develops floor structures and IoT solutions to address inter-floor noise, supplying them to major construction companies in Korea.

2. Company vision and mission&nbsp;&nbsp;

It envisions a world where it can ensure a comfortable living environment for residents.

Metainnotech plans to apply its key IoT solutions to construction sites of major Korean construction companies, expanding its share in the domestic market. Vietnam is a country it is considering expanding into and basing its sound-absorbent material and IoT device production plant in, with relevant work in process.It is also preparing to enter new markets in partnership with major Korean construction companies.

Metainnotech has a total of seven Floor Impact Soundproofing for Apartment Certifications issued by LH and the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology. Its IoT solutions allow clients to assess the quality and effectiveness of slabs in reducing noise between floors, also using active noise cancelling (ANC) technology to actually reduce noise.

Various investors have acknowledged the creativity and top-level technology used in its IoT solutions by making investments. Recently, it was also selected for the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund’s Little Penguin program, which supports the growth of innovative startups with high technology and promising and creative ideas.

Metainnotech

Southeast Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc)

Requirements for the GLOBAL INTERN FOR STARTUPS program&nbsp;

Type A (Up to two months working on a specific project) and Type B (Three months or longer with the possibility of further employment after the internship is over)&nbsp;

1. Choose up to three startups you want to apply to from the GLOBAL INTERN FOR STARTUPS program (you can apply to up to three positions per company)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; *To see the full list of startups participating in the GLOBAL INTERN FOR STARTUPS program, please refer to the link <a href="https://kcampus.kr/career/global-startup-internship-2024/">here</a>.

2. Submit your applications through K-campus (<a href="https://9sih9ocuag1.typeform.com/to/xzKfPbph" target="_blank">Click for application link</a>)

Submission period: Sept. 30 ~ Oct. 25, 11:59 p.m.

K-campus posts job listings available for foreign nationals, translating listings in Korean to English for the convenience of our users. K-campus is not responsible for the accuracy of the translated information or any issues that arise during the application process, and users are advised to refer to the <a href="https://kcampus.kr/career/global-startup-internship-2024/">original listings</a> when applying. Uploading job listings to the K-campus Careers section does not mean we are affiliated with the employers or endorse the companies.

Gyeonggi

[GLOBAL INTERN FOR STARTUPS] Metainnotech - Vietnam Business Development Manager

Korea Mobility is a small- to mid-sized manufacturing company founded in May 2020. It specializes in manufacturing electric bicycles, electric motors, gearboxes and more. It has six employees, with an annual revenue of 1.6 billion won ($1.2 million) in 2023. Its assets total 4.86 billion won, and its total capital is 2.88 billion won. Its headquarters is located in Gwangju, and the production plant is in Jangseong County, South Jeolla.

Based on the best and most innovative mobility technologies, it aims to contribute to and improve the quality of human life.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Korea Mobility visions to become a smart mobility company with advanced technologies, while growing as an environmentally friendly carbon neutral company. Korea Mobility will grow to be more than just a hidden champion in Korea, striving to become a global company.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Korea Mobility has localized the production of hubless bicycles — bikes that do not have traditional hubs and spokes — and is exporting them primarily to the European market. It is also localizing the production of mid-drive and hub motors for electric bikes, as well as gearboxes for bicycles. For international exports, it has signed a contract with STX and is actively shipping products, especially to European countries.

It plans to develop an automatic transmission for electric bikes, where the motor and gear are integrated into one unit. Additionally, it has been selected for the government's Tech Incubator Program for Startups (TIPS) and has secured 1.5 billion won in funding to support its future growth.

At Korea Mobility, employees can work in a company that values future growth and innovation. Reflecting its commitment to excellence, it was awarded the CES Innovation Award in 2024.

Korea Mobility

United States, Europe (United Kingdom, Germany, France, etc)&nbsp;

South Jeolla

[GLOBAL INTERN FOR STARTUPS] Korea Mobility - Social Media Marketing Intern

TOONSQUARE was founded as a Samsung in-house venture and spun off as a startup in 2019. The company is a technology and content startup specializing in generative AI and offering various webtoon-related services.&nbsp;

The joy experienced by only 1 percent of artists can now be enjoyed by 99 percent of people.

The webtoon industry is known for being labor-intensive, with webtoon artists sometimes working more than 60 hours a week. While generative AI presents a new and challenging area for artists, TOONSQUARE provides solutions that enable artists to easily and effectively use generative AI to develop and create webtoons.

TOONSQUARE’s goal is to make the tedious and repetitive aspects of webtoon and web novel production more efficient and faster.

TOONSQUARE is committed to discovering and training AI creators for the upcoming era of AI. On Tooning.io, the company offers four services to help artists easily create webtoons. Through Tooning GPT, users can interact with fictional characters, developing plots and personalities for webtoons and web novels. Tooning Magic allows users to generate AI-created images from simple sketches, while Tooning Editor provides webtoon templates and visual elements for artists. Tooning Board is a collaborative workspace where users can upload their work and leave comments and likes on others' work.

Tooning.io also serves educational purposes, allowing students to use Tooning GPT to chat with historical figures for a better understanding of history, or with fictional characters in fields they wish to pursue. Tooning Magic and Tooning Editor help students create artwork for class assignments, with teachers using Tooning Board to track assignments and provide feedback.&nbsp;

TOONSQUARE

United States, Asia (Japan, China, etc), Southeast Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc)

Type A (Up to two months working on a specific project) and Type B (Three months or longer with the possibility of further employment after the internship is over)

[GLOBAL INTERN FOR STARTUPS] TOONSQUARE - Marketing Intern

Recycle Ledger is a company offering a blockchain-based offering that tracks circular resource supply chains from origin to end user. Its platform records all transaction details on the blockchain, ensuring transparency from the discharge of circular resources to their recycling and delivery to customers. It aims to provide a straightforward and relatable way to trace feedstock from its point of origin.&nbsp;&nbsp;

2. Company vision and mission&nbsp;

Recycle Ledger aims to expand its market presence overseas, targeting regions such as the United States, Britain, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Vietnam, China and Japan. It plans to broaden its service offerings from biofuel waste to include waste batteries and plastics. By 2026, it aims to enter the voluntary carbon markets (VCM).

Its commitment also extends to improving service quality through advanced analytics and the development of technology for detecting abnormal transactions.

Recycle Ledger’s circular resource supply chain tracking platform monitors the entire end-to-end supply chain, storing data on the blockchain. Its system is utilized for mandatory certification when exporting biofuels to the United States and Europe, effectively tracking the supply chain of waste cooking oil and other biofuel waste materials through an app and internet of things (IoT) sensors. The service generates transaction and tracking data for circular resources via a web interface.

As the only digital system employed by major certified institutions in the United States, it holds 20 U.S. Biofuels Certifications. Its IoT sensors automate the process, enabling accurate input of waste food capacity and generating more reliable data than its competitors. Additionally, its pending PCT and European patent applications further validate its technical expertise.

Recycle Ledger

1. Business Planning and Market Research

• Conduct research on overseas markets.

• Organize and share documents related to existing market research.

• Investigate regulations and trends in target markets.

2. Web System Development

• Experience with Java Spring Boot or VUE.

3. UI/UX

• Create user stories based on customer requirements.

• Plan and design web and mobile interfaces.

&nbsp;America, Southeast Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc.)&nbsp;

Recycle Ledger is looking for new talent who values a global mindset and diversity, trusts others and leads technological innovation.

• Proficient in high-level document writing.

• Experienced in collaboration and project management.

• Professional certification required for the role.

• Proficient in using development tools and software.

Type B (Three months or longer with the possibility of further employment after the internship is over)

K-campus posts job listings available for foreign nationals, translating listings in Korean to English for the convenience of our users. K-campus is not responsible for the accuracy of the translated information or any issues that arise during the application process, and users are advised to refer to the <a href="https://kcampus.kr/career/global-startup-internship-2024/">original listings</a>&nbsp;when applying. Uploading job listings to the K-campus Careers section does not mean we are affiliated with the employers or endorse the companies.

[GLOBAL INTERN FOR STARTUPS] Recycle Ledger - Business Planning & Market Research, Web System Development, UI/UX

NINEWATT is a startup focused on providing solutions to reduce energy consumption in buildings and has been selected as one of Korea's Green New Deal companies. Its team consists of researchers in construction engineering and environmental energy, project managers, developers and designers dedicated to delivering IT technology solutions that help its clients lower energy usage and electricity bills in buildings. Through its work, it aims to achieve carbon neutrality and contribute to addressing climate issues.

It is currently collaborating with a Japanese partner to conduct a proof of concept (PoC) for a smart city platform in one municipality, with participation from the local government and citizens.

Based on the PoC results, it plans to implement the project in real-life scenarios and expand into the Japanese market by engaging with additional local governments for further PoCs. It is also considering the development of B2G, B2B and B2C solutions, and will discuss business plans with its Japanese partner.

NINEWATT aims to eliminate wasted energy, emphasizing that preventing energy waste is as crucial as creating green energy. To achieve carbon neutrality, NINEWATT uses various data to help clients find the optimal energy consumption levels for their buildings.

As a leading company in building energy conservation, NINEWATT seeks to use technology to ensure sustainability in human life, recognizing energy as an essential element that powers society.&nbsp;

NINEWATT is dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality in buildings within smart city construction projects by researching and commercializing energy consumption reduction solutions.

Its platform, WATTI, utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, building data and various simulations to analyze CO2 emission levels and energy efficiency of buildings, visualizing results in a 3-D map. Through this analysis, it identifies buildings that can improve energy usage and run simulations of potential renovations. Its goal is to enhance building energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions and improve the sustainability of local communities.

NINEWATT is composed of young employees in their 20s and 30s working collaboratively in a flexible environment. Key benefits include:

NINEWATT

Type A (Up to two months working on a specific project)

[GLOBAL INTERN FOR STARTUPS] NINEWATT - Japan Business Operations Intern

Munice is a sleep tech startup that aims to help people fulfill their dreams through a good night's sleep. It researches and develops sleep solutions that can be personalized to each user's sleeping patterns, owning three patents and over 100 sleep sounds. Rather than just offering soothing sounds that relax people and puts them to sleep, the company uses high-quality sleep detection technology and clinical-trialed sound waves.&nbsp;

Munice's mission is to help people live a healthier day. It aims to become the world's biggest sleep tech company with a valuation of 1 trillion won ($749 million), creating a society where anyone who has trouble sleeping can find their own solutions.&nbsp; 

For people busily going about their day while being sleep-deprived, Nightly, the company's app, allows users to maximize their sleep.&nbsp;

Nightly uses AI-generated sleep sounds to help users maintain the most effective sleep cycle, catered to each user's sleeping patterns.&nbsp;&nbsp;

There's various music, dim-light lamps and scents that are said to help people sleep. But there's no way people can find out whether they are effective. Nightly offers sleep solutions that have been scientifically certified and patented.&nbsp;&nbsp;

How people sleep changes every day depending on their daily routine, what they eat and surrounding environments. Nightly uses AI to offer personalized sleep solutions tailored to the user's current conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Munice

United States, Asia (Japan, China etc.)&nbsp;&nbsp;

Type A (up to two months working on a specific project) and Type B (three months or longer with the possibility of further employment after the internship is over)&nbsp;&nbsp;

[GLOBAL INTERN FOR STARTUPS] Munice - Content Marketing Intern

Palusomni operates an informative platform service for students in Korea called "phdkim." What began as a small platform providing information for students interested in pursuing graduate studies at Korean universities has now grown into the largest platform of its kind in Korea, with approximately 300,000 members and about 600,000 monthly active users (MAU). &nbsp;

It is preparing to launch a project in Japan, connecting Japanese students who want to pursue graduate studies in Korea with Korean universities.

Additionally, it is expanding its services beyond domestic graduate school admissions to include study abroad programs, job placement and other career-related services for both undergraduate and graduate students.

So far, it has focused on bringing together all entities involved in research and development (R&amp;D) through "phdkim.” Now, it aims to connect these entities through various methods to create new business opportunities.

"Phdkim," the major service of Palusomni, is well-established in Korea, particularly among undergraduates, graduates, and professors in STEM fields — science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Palusomni also operates a study abroad admission support service, which is the largest U.S. graduate school education service in Korea, boasting an acceptance rate of more than 80 percent for U.S. graduate schools.

palusomni

Asia (Japan, China, etc.), with a specific focus on the Japanese market.

This project will be carried out in collaboration with in-house staff who speak Japanese.

Type A (Up to two months working on a specific project) and Type B (Three months or longer, with the possibility of further employment after the internship)

[GLOBAL INTERN FOR STARTUPS] palusomni - IT Product and Marketing Manager

MarinaChain offers AI-backed carbon management solutions for the maritime industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Its flagship product, MarinaNet, automates data extraction from shipping reports, accurately calculates carbon emissions and provides shipping companies with solutions to comply with international maritime regulations such as EU ETS and IMO DCS by leveraging advanced AI technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;

MarinaChain, with its comprehensive service covering carbon accounting, compliance solutions as well as strategic emissions reduction planning, is empowering shipping companies to navigate through the complex landscape of international environmental regulations while optimizing their operations for a sustainable future.&nbsp;&nbsp;

It has recently completed the Pre-A funding round.

It plans to also expand its business to ship valuation, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and tap into solutions that adhere to many other international environmental regulations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

At MarinaChain, it believes in a future where businesses thrive while preserving the planet.

As a climate-tech startup, it is on a journey to make the logistics value chain greener, more responsible and more profitable. Together, it can make a lasting impact.

Its mission is to simplify carbon compliance for maritime companies and financial institutions.&nbsp;

Its powerful AI-driven emissions platform links operational data extracted from emails and other unstructured reports to provide real-time insights for greener operations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The platform covers the entire logistics value chain of shipping companies offering comprehensive prediction, tracking and optimization of carbon emissions to ensure client companies meet the highest international standards.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The platform also acts as an EU carbon credit brokerage platform for the maritime and logistics industry.&nbsp;

MarinaChain

Britain, Europe (Germany, France, etc.), Southeast Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc.) and the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Israel etc.)&nbsp;