In the press release, GDIN Opens Applications for Global AI & Digital Transformation PoC Program, Inviting Overseas Organizations, published on February 11, 2026 by GDIN on PR Newswire, the email address at the end of the release should be poc@gdinfoundation.com rather than poc@gdinfoundation.co as incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. The full and corrected version follows:
GDIN Opens Applications for Global AI and Digital Transformation PoC Program, Inviting Foreign Organizations
New round builds on 2025 results and supports concrete pilot projects with Korean technology companies
SEOUL, South Korea, February 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Digital Innovation Network (GDIN), a non-profit foundation under South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT, has officially opened applications for a new round of its Global PoC (Proof of Concept) support program in AI and digital transformationcalling on foreign organizations to participate in joint pilot projects with innovative Korean technology companies.
Launched in 2025, the program was created to help global organizations overcome adoption barriers by validating AI and digital transformation solutions in real-world operational environments before deployment at scale. Through structured PoC projects, participants can assess technical feasibility, business impact and scalability while minimizing initial investment and implementation risks.
The program supports PoC collaborations in four priority sectors where demand for digital transformation is accelerating globally:
- Edu-Tech – digital learning platforms, workforce development, AI-based assessment
- Ag-Tech – smart agriculture, livestock monitoring, climate and food technology solutions
- Digital health – AI diagnostics, digital care systems, smart medical devices
- Digital manufacturing – process optimization, automation, predictive maintenance
Foreign organizations, including companies, public institutions, hospitals, universities and industry associations, are invited to submit PoC proposals based on their specific operational challenges. GDIN evaluates the project’s feasibility and impact, then matches selected proposals with Korean technology companies capable of providing customized AI and digital solutions. GDIN also provides end-to-end coordination and technical support throughout the PoC process.
The program has already proven its effectiveness. In its first year, GDIN supported PoC projects in Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America, achieving a 100% PoC contract completion rate and exceeding initial pilot project development goals. Several projects have progressed to discussions about commercialization, procurement, or long-term deployment, demonstrating the program’s role as a practical bridge between pilot validation and market adoption.
With this new round, GDIN aims to further expand its global partner network and facilitate demand-driven innovation by directly connecting overseas organizations with Korea’s advanced AI and digital transformation capabilities.
“Many organizations are interested in AI, but remain cautious about real-world integration and ROI,” said Jongkap Kim, CEO of GDIN. “This PoC support program allows global partners to first test solutions in their own environments, supported by proven Korean innovators. It enables informed adoption decisions based on evidence, not assumptions.
Interested organizations are invited to submit their applications via the official GDIN website. website review page. Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2026.
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