Opened its first Technology Appraisal Center

Designated as an agency for the appraisal of the technological
competence and business feasibility of patented technology
(Invention Promotion Act)

Designated as an appraisal agency for evaluating the value of investment
made in-kind through transfer of IPs by Venture Businesses
(Act on the Special Measures for the Promotion of Venture Businesses)

Designated as an appraisal agency for identifying Venture Businesses
(Act on the Special Measures for the Promotion of Venture Businesses)

Designated as a technology appraisal agency for the valuation of the intellectual
properties invested in-kind by foreigners (Foreign Investment Promotion Act)

Implementation of its credit guarantee system backed by the technology appraisal

Designated as a professional agency specializing in technology appraisal, transfer of technologies and commercialization (Technology Transfer Promotion Act)

Designated as a technology appraisal agency for the evaluation of Venture Businesses seeking to be listed on the KOSDAQ (Korea Securities and Dealers Association)

Designated as a technology appraisal agency for the selection of INNO-BIZ enterprises
(Ministry of SMEs and Startups)

Launched a technology appraisal certification system (for internal use)

Implemented the new KIBO Technology Rating System(KTRS)

KTRS acquired domestic BM patent

Applied a patent registration for the international patent (PCT) for the KTRS
in other countries (Japan, China, and Singapore)

Acquired a Korean patent for KTRS-SM which is used for assessment of startups

Designated as the appraisal agency for green certification by the government

KTRS Feedback System acquired domestic patent

Applied and implemented the research results for the advancement of KTRS (KTRS-V2.0)

Developed a Green Technology Rating Model (GTRS) for improved assessment of green technology and related industries

Improved the KTRS models and redefined system processes by applying the results of commissioned research

Designated as one of the Tech Credit Bureaus(TCB)

Applied for BM patents (2 cases) on technology appraisal methods and know-how

Developed the Technology Appraisal Model used for ensuring informed decision makings in equity Investment

Implemented "Technology Credit Appraiser" certificate system for the public

Joined the Climate Technology Center and Network (CTCN)

Received the "Presidential Award" for Financial Reform

Awarded the "IP Commissioner (Prime Minister) Award" for its IP promotion activities

Launched the Online KIBO Patent Appraisal System (KPAS)

Hosted an International Symposium on the 20th Anniversary of its technology appraisal business

Launched the Online Technology protection System (Tech-safe)