The 2021 Best Youth Startup Enterprise Contest Has Concluded

The “Best Youth Startups” Contest at the “Successful Agriculture and Happy Village Life 2021” Exhibition Has Concluded

SY Solution Co., Ltd. (CEO Park So Yeon) won the grand prize in the contest organized by Kookmin Ilbo newspaper. The contest lasted about a month, with the first selection round held on June 17 at Kookmin Ilbo’s headquarters. On June 21, after a final review by experts from private companies and relevant institutions, 22 winners were chosen.

SY Solution was highly praised by the jury for their product — a plant-based meat substitute that mimics marbling and juiciness.

The awards ceremony will take place on July 23 during the opening of the “Successful Agriculture and Happy Village Life 2021” exhibition at AT Center, Yangjaedong, Seoul. Winners will have the opportunity to participate in a special youth startup zone at the exhibition.

Prize Winners:

Grand Prize
SY Solution Co., Ltd. (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs)

Top Awards

Nutri Industry (Head of Agricultural Development Agency)
HN Novatec Co., Ltd. (Chairman of the Agriculture, Food, and Maritime Resources Committee of the National Assembly)
From Nature Co., Ltd. (Chairman of the Agriculture, Food, and Maritime Resources Committee of the National Assembly)
Veggie Spoon (Mayor of Seoul)
Colorful Solution Co., Ltd. (Mayor of Seoul)
Sanmaeul Farming Association Corporation (Head of Forestry Agency)

Distinguished Awards

Reharvest Co., Ltd. (Director of the Agricultural Technology Application Foundation)
Tomin (Head of the Agricultural Insurance and Policy Agency)
Punta Company Co., Ltd. (Director of Seoul Food Startup Center)
Medipresso Co., Ltd. (Head of Seoul Industrial Development Agency)
Local Works Co., Ltd. (Head of Korean Food Industry Development Agency)

Encouragement Awards