Value & History

The Path We Have Taken,
The Future We Build

Values

비전

VISION

Accelerating sustainable innovation for SMEs and startups through ASEM partnerships

미션

MISSION

· Strengthen international cooperation

· Support sustainable growth

· Enhance global innovation capacity

전략

STRATEGIES

· Establishing a cohesive Asia-Europe network

· Align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

· Operating an innovation platform to foster global synergy

History

2025

03

Strategic Restructuring: Two Pillars, Four Core Initiatives

  • Pillar 1: Strengthening Environmental Response Capabilities
  • Pillar 2: Fostering Eco-Innovative SMEs and Startups
  • Core Initiatives: Eco-Innovation Consulting, Global Eco-Innovation Forum, Green Innovation Cooperation Center (GICC) Operation, and Ecothon

2023

03

Designated as a Public Interest Corporation

2021

05

Organized the "P4G Startup Challenge" as a side event of the 2021 P4G Seoul Summit

2020

06

Visit to ASEIC by Minister Park Young-sun of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups

2019

06

Office Relocation to Yangjae, Seoul

07

Accompanied the Presidential State Visit to Northern Europe and Organized Business Partnership Events

11

Supported the "ASEAN-ROK Startup Expo (ComeUp 2019)" during the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit

2018

08

Registered as a member institution of the CTCN (Climate Technology Centre and Network) under the UNFCCC

2017

04

Visit to ASEIC by Commissioner Joo Young-sup of the Small and Medium Business Administration

2014

04

Transitioned into a non-profit foundation

05

Office Opening in Pangyo, Gyeonggi-do

10

Approved the ASEM Working Group on SME Eco-Innovation Competence at the 10th ASEM Summit

2011

06

Official Launch of ASEIC

2010

05

Hosted the Forum and adopted the Joint Statement on the establishment of ASEIC in Korea

10

Officially endorsed the establishment and operation of ASEIC at the 8th ASEM Summit

2008

09

Proposed the "2010 ASEM Forum on Green Growth and SMEs" in Korea