MEXC Ventures Leading the Charge in Showcasing Blockchain-AI Innovation at Korean University Exhibition
MEXC Ventures, a leading venture capital firm, played a significant role as a premier sponsor at the 2025 Korea University Blockchain Startup Ideathon. The event, held on May 16 at Korea University's Hana Square, attracted 208 participants across two tracks: AI and blockchain.
Alongside the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), LG CNS, and Tether, MEXC Ventures contributed financial resources and industry expertise to help facilitate the event. Their philosophy, "Empowering Partners and Growing Together," was evident in their efforts to support innovative blockchain startup ideas among students at Korea University.
The blockchain track received 27 team submissions, with 10 teams selected for the final round. Similarly, the AI track saw 36 entries, with 10 finalists chosen. The competition culminated in several distinguished awards, including the President of KISA Award, Dean of Korea University College of Informatics Award, and the KU Blockchain Research Institute Award.
Tracy Jin, COO of MEXC Ventures, delivered a keynote speech titled "Catching the Next Wave: How Blockchain and AI Are Shaping Startup Innovation." During the event, MEXC Ventures also organized AI x Web3 Connect, bringing together major players in the AI and blockchain ecosystem at the Hana Square Exhibition Hall.
This marks MEXC Ventures' first official university-backed blockchain engagement in Korea. While the specifics of their contributions, such as exact financial support amounts, names of mentors involved, or the influence on final outcomes, were not found in the available search results, it is clear that MEXC Ventures played a crucial role in enabling the ideathon to take place and supporting blockchain startups emerging from the competition.
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The press release for this event was authored by Cision PR Newswire. The 2025 Korea University Blockchain Startup Ideathon was co-located with the National Center of Excellence in SW AI Startup Ideathon, which includes 48 universities.
- MEXC Ventures collaborated with renowned organizations, such as the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), LG CNS, and Tether, to provide financial resources and industry expertise during the 2025 Korea University Blockchain Startup Ideathon.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies were the focus of the event, igniting 208 participant entries across two tracks, as MEXC Ventures supported innovative startup ideas related to these emerging industries.
- The competition concluded with numerous awards, including the President of KISA Award, Dean of Korea University College of Informatics Award, and the KU Blockchain Research Institute Award, with MEXC Ventures contributing to the event and showcasing their commitment to supporting technological advancements in finance, investing, and cloud-based solutions.
