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and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry
and Energy, Ministry of SMEs and Startups,
Ministry of Gender Equality and Family,
Seoul Metropolitan Government, Gyeonggi
Provincial Government, Korea Patent
Attorneys Association, Korea Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, Korea International
Trade Association, Korea Invention Promotion
Association, Korea Intellectual Property
Strategy Agency, and Korea Institute of Patent
Information.
KIWIE 2024 not only showcased the
incredible creativity and innovation of women
worldwide but also succeeded in increasing
interest in women’s invention activities and
strengthening the foundation for female
inventors. The event facilitated knowledge
and idea exchange, evaluated and awarded
outstanding inventions, and promoted the
distribution of exceptional innovations.
Since its inception in 2001, KIWIE has been
dedicated to fostering the creativity and
innovation of women worldwide. The Korea
Women Inventors Association (KWIA)
continues to play a pivotal role in this mission by
supporting various activities, such as training
and supporting women inventors, discovering
and assisting everyday life inventions, and
helping commercialize these innovations.
As the 17th edition concluded, KIWIE organizers
and participants expressed their enthusiasm
and gratitude for the successful event. The
expo not only served as a testament to the
remarkable achievements and contributions
of women in the world of inventions but also
inspired the next generation of creative minds
and inventors. IFIA Magazine September 2024
The resounding success of KIWIE 2024
marks another milestone in the journey of
empowering women in the field of invention
and innovation. We look forward to future
editions that will continue to celebrate the
ingenuity and accomplishments of women
inventors worldwide. 27