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Ulsan is investing 24 billion won to support the AI transition of local small and medium-sized enterprises, with programs covering the full cycle from initial AI adoption to demonstration and real-world validation.
The city's initiative is structured to assist companies at every stage of AI introduction, rather than limiting support to initial purchases or pilot deployments. Under the program, SMEs in the region can receive help with introducing AI technologies and carrying out practical demonstrations, or 'siljeung' (실증), to prove their effectiveness in real business settings.
The 24 billion won budget reflects Ulsan's effort to position its industrial base — traditionally anchored by heavy industry — for broader adoption of AI across smaller manufacturers and service firms.
Small and medium-sized enterprises typically face hurdles in AI adoption, including costs of deployment and uncertainty over whether systems will perform in actual operations. By covering both introduction and demonstration phases, the Ulsan program is designed to address that gap and encourage practical uptake of AI by local businesses.
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