• Announced ahead of CES 2026 by the show organizer, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
• Secured 17 awards, including Best of Innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Incheon’s innovative companies recognized on the global stage for technological excellence and innovation

INCHEON, South Korea: #AI--The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) announced that 14 innovative companies from Incheon have received a total of 17 CES 2026 Innovation Awards ahead of CES 2026, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition.

The CES Innovation Awards are presented annually by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which organizes CES (the Consumer Electronics Show). Each year, prior to the event’s opening, CTA evaluates submitted products and technologies based on criteria such as design, engineering excellence, and customer value.

This year, Incheon companies were honored across a wide range of categories, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Health, and Smart Cities.

In particular:
Deep Fusion AI showcased an autonomous-driving deep learning solution using 4D imaging radar technology, earning the Best of Innovation award in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) category.

LBS tech received the Best of Innovation award in Travel & Tourism for “MaaS-Bridge,” an AI-based last-mile information generation system that connects autonomous-vehicle technology with vehicles and pedestrian pathways.

uniuni earned Innovation Awards in two categories-Smart Communities and Products in Support of Human Security for All-for the new “RestroomGuard Savvy,” a privacy-preserving AI system designed to detect abnormal behavior.

GoLe-Robotics was recognized in three categories-Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and Smart Communities-for the following solutions:

• ND-3: An AI-based robot for transporting materials and monitoring progress at construction sites
• AA-2: A last-mile autonomous delivery robot for premium residential complexes
• EVW-1: A universal elevator interface for autonomous robots

These award-winning companies received support through Incheon Startup Park, including global expansion and proof-of-concept (PoC) programs, as well as CES Innovation Awards consultation-helping their technologies gain recognition on the world stage. The award-winning products will be showcased at CES 2026, running for four days starting January 6, 2026.

In addition, IFEZ will roll out the “CES 2026 Innovation Awards Showcase Support Program,” providing Innovation Award winners with booth operations and promotional support at CES, enabling them to present their technologies and products directly to global audiences.

Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok of Incheon said, “Since CES 2024, more than 10 Incheon companies have won Innovation Awards for three consecutive years, demonstrating their global competitiveness. We will continue to actively support Incheon’s innovative companies by expanding opportunities for global market entry and helping them grow into unicorns.”

Meanwhile, at the upcoming event, IFEZ will operate the INCHEON–IFEZ Booth under the theme “Destination Incheon - From Smart City to AI City: The Next Evolution of Urban Life,” showcasing IFEZ’s future vision to the global community.

Fonte: Business Wire