HADD Science Achieves Success at the '2025 Women's Startup Competition'
HADD Science has been recognized for its innovation in the technology startup sector, having been selected as one of the final 40 award-winning teams at the '2025 Women's Startup Competition,' hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The competition saw a total of 1,131 teams participate nationwide, recording a high competition rate of 28:1. Aspiring and current women entrepreneurs from various fields, including bio-health and education services, competed fiercely with the goal of fostering technology startups. According to the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, the significance of this award is even greater given that 79.5% of the participants were technology-based entrepreneurs. HADD Science received high evaluations for its cell therapy-based bio-platform technology and its market applicability. CEO Heo Chae-jeong particularly drew the attention of the judging panel for presenting a balanced strategy between research and commercialization. CEO Heo Chae-jeong stated, “Moving forward, HADD Science will continue to challenge the global market with its unique bio-technology and grow into a leading company in women's scientific entrepreneurship.” This award provides HADD Science with opportunities to participate in various public and private investment linkage programs. The company plans to accelerate the expansion of its CDMO business and the development of organoid-based cell therapies. Related Articles