PNU(Pusan National University) promotes financially and socially sustainable startups through various initiatives:

1. PNU hosted a startup idea competition for students and health care professionals interested in digital healthcare,

   providing a financial award to the winners.

   The competition focused on themes like digital medicine, age-friendly technologies and dementia support, 

   aiming to improve community medical access and foster sustainable startups that enhance health and well-being.

2. PNU ran a startup idea competition to support young entrepreneurs in the region. 

   Open to all students including graduates, the competition encourages solutions to local issues. 

   Winning teams received a cash prize, practical startup training, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs.

3. Through the "2023 Startup-Centric University" project, PNU provided commercialization funding to prospective

   entrepreneurs and early-stage startups with strong technology and business models but lacking financial resources.

▶ Evidence Link(1): A startup idea competition 

▶ Evidence Link(2): A startup idea competition(2)

▶ Evidence Link(3): 2023 Startup-Centric University" project -commercialization funding