Sleep disorders, including chronic insomnia and disrupted sleep maintenance, affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Approximately 35% of Americans experience insufficient sleep, and the number of diagnosed insomnia patients continues to rise. Chronic sleep disturbance is strongly associated with serious comorbidities, including elevated heart failure risk (42%), depression, dementia (30% higher incidence), and reduced immune resilience, resulting in significant deterioration in quality of life. The global sleep tech market is projected to reach USD 32.1 billion by 2026, reflecting growing demand for effective sleep solutions. Existing therapeutic options present critical limitations. Prescription sleep medications carry risks of dependency, withdrawal, and next-day cognitive impairment. Over-the-counter supplements such as melatonin offer inconsistent efficacy and delayed absorption. Head-worn wearables frequently disrupt rest due to physical discomfort, while most digital therapeutics (DTx) focus solely on data measurement without providing a direct physical intervention to improve sleep quality. To address these unmet needs, an AI-powered, non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) wearable patch has been developed. Attached to the neck using a hydrogel adhesive, the device delivers personalized electrical stimulation guided by real-time biosignal monitoring and AI-generated stimulation protocols. A 5-week clinical trial demonstrated that 82% of participants showed improved sleep quality index (PSQI) and 80% showed reduced insomnia severity index (ISI) -- outcomes that outperform conventional sleep medications (50-70% improvement rate). The company is seeking global distribution partners, clinical validation institutions, and strategic investors to support international market expansion.

AgroVoice is an AI-powered agricultural marketplace that directly connects Azerbaijani farmers with supermarkets, restaurants, and export buyers — eliminating intermediaries who currently capture 40–60% of farm revenue. Over 70% of Azerbaijani farmers sell their produce significantly below market price. Three structural problems drive this: zero price transparency, no direct buyer access, and a complete absence of digital tools in the Azerbaijani language. AgroVoice solves all three simultaneously within a single platform. The platform operates through two powerful models: Spot Market, which enables immediate sales with real-time AI pricing recommendations, and Contract, which allows farmers to secure fixed-price agreements before planting — eliminating harvest risk entirely. Agriculture in Azerbaijan employs 34% of the workforce and contributes 5.5% of GDP. With 89% internet penetration and 12.2 million mobile connections, the market is fully ready for digital transformation. AgroVoice is built to fill the gap that no existing solution has addressed. We are actively seeking Korean technology and investment partners to accelerate platform development and expand across Central Asia and MENA.

Land degradation has become a critical global challenge, with over 40% of the world’s land already degraded and agricultural land continuously declining due to climate change and environmental stress. Conventional land restoration methods, including manual planting and drone-based seed dispersal, often face limitations such as high operational costs, low efficiency, and poor germination rates in arid environments. To address these challenges, an AI-driven, drone-based ecological restoration solution has been developed. The system integrates biodegradable seed capsules containing super absorbent polymers (SAP), upcycled organic fertilizers, and optimized seed compositions designed to enhance water retention and nutrient supply. By combining AI-based data analysis with GIS-enabled drone deployment, the solution enables precise large-scale seeding and improves germination and survival rates even under extreme environmental conditions. This technology is applicable to large-scale environmental restoration projects, desert greening initiatives, and ESG-driven land rehabilitation programs. It is intended for deployment in regions affected by desertification, particularly in the Middle East and Central Asia. The company is currently seeking partners for pilot projects (PoC), test-bedding, and joint restoration initiatives, as well as opportunities for investment, licensing, and collaborative development.

MEDI-EYE is a non-invasive ophthalmic medical device based on photobiomodulation (PBM) technology, designed to address unmet needs in chronic eye diseases such as dry eye disease (DED) and dry age-related macular degeneration (Dry AMD). Existing treatments often rely on long-term medication use or invasive procedures, leading to compliance issues and limited efficacy. MEDI-EYE applies simultaneous multi-wavelength PBM LED irradiation to stimulate mitochondrial activity, enhance cellular metabolism, and regulate inflammation-related pathways in ocular tissues. This approach enables therapeutic effects with short treatment time, low energy consumption, and high safety, making it suitable for repeated clinical or future home use. The primary customers include ophthalmology hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers, with expansion potential toward home-care users through digital health platforms. The underlying intellectual property combines optical hardware design, embedded control algorithms, and treatment protocols, offering a scalable solution aligned with market demands for non-pharmacological, data-driven eye care. MEDI-EYE bridges clinical efficacy and usability, addressing growing needs driven by aging populations and increased screen exposure.

A MarTech company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is developing an AI-powered marketing and e-commerce platform tailored for the post-cookie era, where traditional tracking and targeting methods are rapidly losing effectiveness. The platform addresses critical challenges faced by modern businesses, including rising customer acquisition costs, declining advertising efficiency, and fragmented data environments. At its core, the solution leverages zero-party data information that customers willingly provide through direct interactions to build a sustainable, privacy-compliant data ecosystem. This enables brands to deliver highly personalized experiences while maintaining transparency and regulatory compliance. The platform integrates an AI-driven shopping assistant that engages users in real time, collects intent-based data, and recommends products tailored to individual preferences. This interaction not only enhances customer experience but also generates high-quality data that feeds into automated marketing strategies. The platform streamlines end-to-end marketing automation by generating, executing, and optimizing campaigns across multiple channels. By reducing manual work and reliance on external agencies, it helps transform marketing into a scalable, data-driven growth engine.

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This technology is a real-time, non-intrusive carbon and air-pollutant monitoring platform designed for port environments. By integrating wind, weather, and AIS data with port-based sensors and AI cameras, the system analyzes vessel-specific emission impacts without requiring any onboard installation. Measured pollution concentrations are matched with ship-level information, including EU MRV data, to accurately assess emission responsibility and environmental impact. The results are visualized through an intuitive dashboard that enables port authorities and operators to monitor emissions in real time and make data-driven decisions. Based on the analysis, immediate response actions can be executed in a one-stop manner, such as requesting shore power (AMP) usage for high-emission vessels or deploying targeted drone inspections for further verification. This solution addresses the growing need for ESG compliance, regulatory reporting, and smart port operations by providing reliable, scalable, and easily deployable emission monitoring technology for ports and maritime stakeholders.

This South Korea-based company has developed an AI-powered, smart wearable health monitoring system that continuously measures heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), respiration, posture, and stress levels without requiring tight or invasive contact. It integrates advanced sensing technology into comfortable wearable forms such as smart garments and smart bands, offering both high accuracy and ease of use. At the core of the system is a ballistocardiograph (BCG) sensor, which detects subtle vibrations caused by the heartbeat and blood flow, enabling precise monitoring of cardiovascular and respiratory functions without direct skin contact. The smart garment functions simply by wearing it like regular clothing, while the smart band can be placed on any desired body part or worn over regular clothing like a belt, making it highly flexible for different users and situations. Optimized for seniors and caregivers, the system helps detect early signs of physical and emotional health risks through real-time alerts and actionable insights. Designed for use in homes, hospitals, and elderly-care facilities, it bridges the gap between preventive care and daily monitoring, empowering families and healthcare providers to improve the quality of life for aging populations.

Livestock farming environments are highly vulnerable to infectious diseases due to dense housing conditions and the rapid transmission of pathogens through air and environmental factors. Conventional livestock management systems mainly rely on periodic inspections, environmental monitoring, or manual observation, which makes it difficult to detect infection risks early and respond quickly to disease outbreaks. As a result, there is an increasing need for advanced technologies that enable proactive disease monitoring and biosecurity management in livestock facilities. Hansol Root One has developed an AI-based smart livestock management system designed to monitor livestock environments and support early detection and control of disease risks within livestock housing facilities. The system integrates environmental sensing, infection detection, and data analysis technologies to continuously monitor livestock conditions and improve biosecurity management. We are currently seeking international partners capable of implementing and testing the technology in real livestock farming environments, particularly organizations that can locally deploy and validate the concept together with Hansol Root One’s existing green bio solutions.