Startups coréennes à VivaTech 2025 : des innovations taillées pour con…

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À chaque édition, VivaTech attire des pépites technologiques du monde entier. En 2025, le pavillon coréen orchestré par KISED (Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development) s’impose comme l’un des plus audacieux. Parmi les participants, trois startups attirent l’attention : Cubig Corp., Studio Lab et IDCITI. Leur point commun ? Des solutions concrètes, déjà éprouvées, qui ciblent directement les enjeux clés du marché européen. Entre protection des données, robotique autonome et géolocalisation en zones souterraines, ces jeunes pousses affichent une ambition claire : trouver partenaires, clients et relais d’expansion à l’échelle continentale.

Cubig Corp. – De la donnée synthétique pour une IA conforme au RGPD

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Face aux contraintes imposées par le RGPD, beaucoup d’entreprises européennes hésitent à adopter des solutions d’IA, par peur d’exposer des données sensibles. Cubig Corp., venue de Corée du Sud, veut justement lever ce blocage.

« En Europe, les entreprises attendaient une solution IA compatible avec le RGPD. On leur apporte une réponse prête à l’emploi », nous confie Ho Bae, CEO de la startup. Son produit phare, DTS, permet de générer des données synthétiques multimodales, tableaux, textes, images, sans jamais accéder aux données originales. Le secret ? Une technologie basée sur la privacy différentielle et un moteur d’analyse en no-code. Elle est déjà intégrée à des projets dans la finance, la santé ou le marketing.

Parmi les cas d’usage marquants : un projet de détection de fraude bancaire, où le manque de données représentatives biaisait l’algorithme existant. Grâce à des données synthétiques enrichies, la précision du modèle a bondi de 30 %. Côté marketing, Cubig propose même de remplacer les panels humains par des “utilisateurs synthétiques”, réduisant les coûts de sondage jusqu’à 55 %.

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Déjà opérationnelle sur AWS en Corée, la plateforme s’apprête à être déployée en Europe. Cubig vise en priorité les secteurs bancaire et marketing, tout en préparant une levée de fonds et une implantation locale. À VivaTech, leur objectif est clair : rencontrer des partenaires, séduire les médias et s’imposer comme le socle éthique de l’IA en Europe.

Studio Lab – Le robot photographe des startups coréennes pour l’e-commerce mondial

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Dans le e-commerce, produire des visuels produits de qualité reste coûteux, long et humainement exigeant. Studio Lab, spin-off de Samsung, veut changer la donne avec GenCPB, son robot-photographe intelligent, et GenC, une IA générant automatiquement des fiches produit optimisées pour la vente.

« Même sans photographe, on obtient des visuels dignes d’un studio pro », affirme SungHoon Kang, fondateur de Studio Lab. GenCPB automatise tout : il détecte les lignes des vêtements, ajuste l’éclairage et pilote la caméra. Il capture aussi des clichés sous plusieurs angles, sans intervention humaine.

Ciblant d’abord les grands acteurs de la fast fashion comme Zara ou H&M, la startup a aussi lancé une plateforme SaaS dédiée aux PME, pour démocratiser l’accès à une photographie de qualité. Le tout déjà adopté par plus de 4 000 marques coréennes.

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L’autre solution, GenC, transforme quelques photos en une fiche produit complète : mise en page, rédaction, positionnement visuel, tout est généré automatiquement. « Nous voulons aider les petites marques à franchir le cap de la vente en ligne », résume Kang.

Lauréat d’un CES Innovation Award, Studio Lab prévoit une version en anglais et japonais dès septembre, et prépare une entrée en Europe. À VivaTech, l’objectif est clair : trouver des partenaires dans la mode et mieux comprendre le marché photo professionnel français. Sans robot sur place cette année, question de logistique, ils comptent bien revenir avec une expérience immersive dès l’an prochain.

IDCITI – Le GPS des zones mortes devient réalité

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Dans les tunnels, parkings souterrains ou métros denses, le GPS ne fonctionne plus. Une absence de signal qui pose des problèmes de navigation, de sécurité et de logistique. IDCITI, startup née dans un laboratoire de l’université SUNY Korea, apporte une solution concrète : le UGPS, un système capable de simuler un signal GNSS dans les zones mortes, sans modifier les appareils utilisés.

« Nos boîtiers sont simples, durables et compatibles avec tous les appareils GPS du marché », résume Jihoon Ryoo, CEO. Concrètement, des modules sont installés dans le tunnel, émettant un signal synchronisé avec les satellites GPS réels. Le téléphone ou le GPS de voiture pense être à l’extérieur, et continue de fonctionner normalement.

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Déjà déployé dans cinq tunnels en Corée, le système a prouvé sa fiabilité. IDCITI offre une précision allant jusqu’à 1 mètre grâce au RTK. Il est compatible avec tous les standards mondiaux comme GPS, Galileo et BeiDou. Son installation peu coûteuse en fait un candidat sérieux pour devenir un standard des infrastructures intelligentes.

L’enjeu désormais pour ces startups coréennes : trouver des partenaires européens. « En France ou en Allemagne, beaucoup de projets C-ITS sont en cours. Les bons contacts permettent d’avancer plus vite », explique Ryoo. VivaTech est pour elles l’opportunité de concrétiser des PoC, notamment avec des acteurs de la mobilité, des tunnels ou du stationnement. Et de faire passer leur solution à l’échelle continentale.

Conclusion – startups coréennes : Trois visions, une même ambition : conquérir l’Europe

Cubig, Studio Lab et IDCITI ont chacun leur spécialité, mais partagent une même ambition : s’imposer sur le marché européen avec des technologies prêtes à l’emploi et pensées pour les défis locaux. Qu’il s’agisse de respecter le RGPD, de révolutionner le e-commerce ou de sécuriser la géolocalisation en zones complexes. Ces trois startups coréennes prouvent que l’innovation ne se limite pas à la Silicon Valley.

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Location-based Service Terms

Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of these Terms and Conditions is to prescribe the rights and obligations of the Company and the Member, as well as other necessary matters, regarding the collection of personal location information by IDCITI Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) of personal location information subjects (hereinafter referred to as “Members,” “Users,” or “Users”) who have agreed to the Personal Location Information Business Terms and Conditions, and the provision of the Members’ personal location information to location-based service providers in accordance with the provisions of the “Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information, etc.” (hereinafter referred to as the “Location Information Act”) in the capacity of a location information business operator.

Article 2 (Effectiveness and Amendment of Terms of Use) ① These Terms and Conditions shall become effective when a customer of the personal location information business or a subject of personal location information agrees to these Terms and Conditions and registers as a user of the location information business in accordance with the Company’s prescribed procedures. ② If a member clicks the "Agree" button on these Terms and Conditions online or purchases and uses uTracker (hereinafter referred to as the “Company’s Product”), it shall be deemed that the member has read all the contents of these Terms and Conditions, fully understood them, and agreed to their application. ③ The Company may amend these Terms and Conditions within the scope that does not violate relevant laws and regulations, such as the Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information, etc., the Content Industry Promotion Act, the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc., the Consumer Basic Act, and the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions, when necessary to reflect changes in the location information business, etc. ④ In the event that the Company amends the Terms and Conditions, the effective date, reason for amendment, current terms and conditions, and amended terms and conditions The Company shall post and notify the Member in the following ways, specifying the content and the fact that failure to express consent or refusal by the effective date of the revised Terms and Conditions shall be deemed as consent to the revised Terms and Conditions: 1. Posting on the Location Information Service Provider’s website, etc.: From 30 days prior to the effective date of the revised Terms and Conditions until a reasonable period thereafter. 2. Individual notification to the Member in electronic form (email, SMS, etc.): 30 days prior to the effective date of the revised Terms and Conditions. ⑤ Even after the Company’s posting and notification pursuant to the preceding paragraph, if the Member does not express consent or refusal regarding the revised Terms and Conditions by the effective date, the Member shall be deemed to have consented to the said revised Terms and Conditions. ⑥ If the Member does not consent to the revised Terms and Conditions, (the Company or) the Member may terminate the Service Agreement. In this case, the Company shall compensate the Member for any damages incurred due to the termination of the contract.

Article 4 (Methods of Collecting Personal Location Information, etc.) ① The personal location information provided by the Company to location-based service providers, as well as the methods of collection, purposes of retention, and retention periods of such personal location information, are as follows:

Service Name Collection Method Service Details and (Retention) Purpose Personal Location Information Retention Period
uTracker Utilizing GNSS (Satellite Signals) and DR (Inertial Navigation) Providing seamless GPS services outdoors and indoors to offer various linked services utilizing the locations of personnel and assets Retained until the point of withdrawal from Terms of Use, termination, or achievement of the purpose of service use

② In accordance with Article 16, Paragraph 2 of the Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information, etc., the Company automatically records and preserves data confirming the collection and provision of location information, and stores such data for 12 months. ③ When the purpose of collecting or providing personal location information has been achieved, the Company immediately destroys personal location information, excluding the data confirming the collection and provision of location information under Paragraph 3. However, if retention is required under other laws or if the Member has separately consented to the retention of personal location information, the Company may retain it for a maximum of one year from the time the Member consented.

Article 5 (Service Usage Fees and Conditions) The Company sells Company products to individual users. Once an individual user purchases a Company product, no separate fee is charged for the location services that the Company product provides by default. Electricity charges for using the Company product, and telecommunications carrier-related costs incurred for using the Company product, are the responsibility of the user. Separate fees will be charged for the use of additional location information services, etc., utilizing the Company's products.

Article 6 (Addition/Change of Services) If it is necessary to add or change services that the Company intends to provide to location-based service providers, the Company shall reflect such details in Article 4 and post and notify them in accordance with Article 2, Paragraphs 4 and 5.

Article 7 (Restriction and Suspension of Collection and Provision) ① The Company may restrict or suspend the collection and provision of personal location information in the event that any of the following reasons occur: 1. When a user interferes with the operation of the Company’s service through intent or gross negligence 2. When it is unavoidable due to inspection, maintenance, or construction of service facilities 3. When there is an impediment to the use of the service due to a national emergency, failure of service facilities, or a surge in service usage 4. When the Company deems it inappropriate to continue providing the service due to other serious reasons ② When the Company restricts or suspends the collection and provision of personal location information pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, it shall post the reason and the period of restriction, etc., on the website of the location information business operator, etc., and provide individual notification in electronic form (email, SMS, etc.). ③ If there are unavoidable reasons preventing the Company from posting and notifying pursuant to the preceding paragraph, it may post and notify subsequently.

Article 8 (Collection of Personal Location Information) ① If the Company intends to collect personal location information, it must obtain the consent of the subject of the personal location information after specifying it in the Terms of Service in advance. ② If a Member consents to the collection of personal location information, they may reserve consent regarding the scope of collection and some of the contents of the Terms of Service. ③ When the Company collects personal location information, it collects only the minimum information necessary to achieve the purpose of collection.

Article 9 (Provision of Personal Location Information, etc. by Location Information Business Operators) ① A location-based service provider who has obtained the consent of the subject of personal location information pursuant to Article 19, Paragraph 1 or 2 of the Location Information Act may request the Company to provide the relevant personal location information in order to achieve the purpose of use or provision under Article 19, Paragraph 1 or 2. In this case, the Company shall not refuse to provide the information without justifiable grounds.
② A location-based service provider shall request personal location information from the Company by providing the following items:
1. The fact that consent has been obtained from the subject of personal location information
2. The scope and period of the personal location information
③ If the Company that has received a request pursuant to Paragraph 1 intends to provide personal location information, it shall verify in advance whether the subject of personal location information has consented.

Article 10 (Restrictions on Collection or Provision of Personal Location Information) The Company shall not use personal location information or data confirming the collection or provision of location information beyond the scope specified or notified in the Terms of Service, nor provide such information to a third party, except where the Member has consented or falls under any of the following subparagraphs: 1. Where data confirming the collection or provision of location information is required for the settlement of charges for location-based services 2. Where data is provided in a processed form that makes it impossible to identify specific individuals for the purpose of compiling statistics, academic research, or market research

Article 11 (Rights of Personal Location Information Subjects and Method of Exercise) ① Members may withdraw all or part of their consent to the collection and provision of personal location information with respect to the Company at any time. In this case, the Company shall destroy the personal location information collected and provided, as well as the records confirming the collection and provision of location information. However, in the case of withdrawing only part of the consent, this shall be limited to the personal location information and records confirming the collection and provision of location information for the part being withdrawn.
② Members may request the Company to temporarily suspend the collection of personal location information at any time, and the Company may not refuse such request and is equipped with technical means to do so.
③ Members may request the Company to allow access to or provide notification regarding the materials listed in each of the following subparagraphs, and may request correction if there are errors in the relevant materials. In this case, the Company may not refuse the Member's request without justifiable grounds. 1. Confirmation materials regarding the collection and provision of location information concerning the individual 2. Reasons and details regarding the collection and provision of the individual's personal location information to a third party pursuant to other legal provisions ④ The Member may make a request through (specific procedures, such as the Customer Center, to exercise the rights under Paragraphs 1 through 3).

Article 12 (Rights of Legal Representatives and Method of Exercise) ① In the case of a Member under the age of 14, the Company must obtain the consent of both the relevant Member and their legal representative regarding the collection and provision of personal location information. In this case, the legal representative shall possess all the rights of the Member pursuant to Article 11. ② The Company shall confirm whether the legal representative has consented by any of the following methods:
1. A method in which a legal representative indicates whether they consent on an internet site posting the consent details, and the location information service provider, etc., notifies the legal representative via text message to their mobile phone that they have confirmed such indication of consent. 2. A method in which a legal representative indicates whether they consent on an internet site posting the consent details, and the legal representative's card information, such as credit cards or debit cards, is provided. 3. A method in which a legal representative indicates whether they consent on an internet site posting the consent details, and their identity is verified through mobile phone identity authentication, etc. 4. A method in which a written document containing the consent details is issued directly to the legal representative, or delivered via mail or fax, and the legal representative signs and seals the consent details before submitting it. 5. A method in which an e-mail containing the consent details is sent, and an e-mail containing the legal representative's indication of consent is received. 6. A method in which the consent details are notified to the legal representative via telephone, consent is obtained, or methods to verify the consent details, such as internet addresses, are provided, and a follow-up phone call is made. Method of obtaining consent through telephone 7. Any other method equivalent to the methods prescribed in Subparagraphs 1 through 6, in which the contents of the consent are notified to the legal representative and the expression of intent to consent is confirmed

Article 13 (Rights, Obligations, and Method of Exercise of Persons Obligated to Protect Children, etc., Aged 8 Years or Young) ① The Company shall deem that if a person obligated to protect a person falling under the following cases (hereinafter referred to as “children aged 8 years or younger”) consents to the collection or provision of personal location information for the protection of the life or physical safety of the child, etc. aged 8 years or younger, it shall be deemed that the person has consented.
1. Children aged 8 years or younger 2. Persons under adult guardianship 3. Persons with a mental disability as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph 2 of the "Disability Welfare Act" who qualify as persons with severe disabilities as defined in Article 2, Subparagraph 2 of the "Act on Promotion of Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities" (limited to those registered as persons with disabilities pursuant to Article 32 of the "Disability Welfare Act") ② The person with the duty of protection for children aged 8 years or younger pursuant to Paragraph 1 refers to a person who actually protects children aged 8 years or younger and falls under any of the following subparagraphs.
1. A legal representative of a child aged 8 or younger, or a guardian pursuant to Article 3 of the Act on the Duties of Guardianship for Minors in Protective Facilities 2. A legal representative of a person under adult guardianship 3. A legal representative of the person referred to in Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3, or the head of a residential facility for persons with disabilities pursuant to Article 58, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1 of the Welfare Act for Persons with Disabilities (limited to facilities established and operated by the State or local governments), the head of a mental health care facility pursuant to Article 22 of the Act on the Promotion of Mental Health and Support for Welfare Services for Persons with Mental Illness, and the head of a mental rehabilitation facility pursuant to Article 26 of the same Act (limited to facilities established and operated by the State or local governments) ③ A person with a duty of guardianship of a child aged 8 or younger, etc., who wishes to give consent pursuant to Paragraph 1, must submit to the Company a written consent form bearing their name, seal, or signature, containing the matters of each subparagraph, along with a document proving their status as a person with a duty of guardianship. .... 1. Name, address, and date of birth of the child, etc. aged 8 or younger 2. Name, address, and contact information of the guardian 3. The fact that the purpose of collecting or providing personal location information is limited to the protection of the life or physical safety of the child, etc. aged 8 or younger 4. Date of consent ④ If the guardian consents to the collection or provision of personal location information of the child, etc. aged 8 or younger, they may exercise all rights of a member pursuant to Article 11.

Article 14 (Designation of Location Information Manager) ① The Company shall designate and operate a person in a position capable of assuming substantial responsibility as the Location Information Manager to properly manage and protect location information and to smoothly handle complaints from the subject of personal location information. ② The Location Information Manager shall be the head of the department that collects and provides location information, and specific details shall follow the Addenda to these Terms and Conditions.

Article 15 (Damages) If a Member suffers damages due to an act by the Company in violation of Articles 15 through 26 of the Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information, etc., the Member may file a claim for damages against the Company. In this case, the Company cannot be exempted from liability unless it proves that there was no intent or negligence.

Article 16 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction) ① These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and enforced in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Korea. ② The rights of the Member and their legal representative, and the method of exercising those rights, shall be determined by the User's address at the time of filing the lawsuit; if there is no address, the lawsuit shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the district court having jurisdiction over the User's residence. However, if the User's address or residence is unclear at the time of filing the lawsuit, or if the User is a resident of a foreign country, the lawsuit shall be filed with the competent court under the Civil Procedure Act.

Article 17 (Dispute Mediation and Others) ① If the parties fail to reach an agreement or are unable to reach an agreement regarding a dispute related to location information, the Company may apply for arbitration to the Korea Communications Commission pursuant to Article 28 of the Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information, etc. ② If the Company or a Member fails to reach an agreement or is unable to reach an agreement regarding a dispute related to location information, they may apply for mediation to the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee pursuant to Article 43 of the Personal Information Protection Act.

Article 18 (Company Contact Information) The company's name and address, etc., are as follows: 1. Company Name: IDCT Co., Ltd. 2. Representative: Ryu Ji-hoon 3. Address: 119-2, Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Gangui-ssi-dong Room 405 (Songdo-dong, SUNY Korea) 4. Main Phone: 032-710-1914

Supplementary Provisions Article 1 (Effective Date) These Terms and Conditions shall be effective from January 5, 2026. Article 2 The Location Information Management Officer is designated as follows, effective January 2026. 1. Officer: Jung Young-gu 2. Department: Development Team / Senior Managing Director 3. Contact: +82-32-710-1914 4. E-mail: idciti@idciti.com

Location Information Privacy Policy

IDCITI Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) processes location information lawfully and manages it securely in compliance with the provisions of the “Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information, etc.” and related laws and regulations to protect the freedom and rights of data subjects. Accordingly, in accordance with Article 21-2 (Disclosure of Personal Location Information Processing Policy) of the “Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information, etc.”, the Company establishes and discloses the following Location Information Processing Policy to provide guidance on the procedures and standards regarding the processing of location information and to ensure the prompt and smooth handling of grievances related thereto.

Article 1 (Purpose of Processing Personal Location Information and Retention Period) The Company collects, uses, and provides personal location information within the scope of the service contents and (retention) purposes stipulated in the Personal Location Information Terms of Use, and retains it for a maximum of 3 months for the fulfillment of services and response to customer complaints.

Article 2 (Basis for Retention and Retention Period of Confirmation Data on Collection, Use, and Provision of Personal Location Information) In accordance with Article 16, Paragraph 2 of the Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information, etc., the Company automatically records and preserves confirmation data on the collection and provision of personal location information, and retains such data for 12 months.

Article 3 (Procedures and Methods for Destruction of Personal Location Information) Once the purpose of processing, such as membership withdrawal, is achieved or the retention period has expired, the Company destroys the data without delay using a method that makes recovery and reproduction impossible.

Article 4 (Matters Concerning the Provision of Personal Location Information to Third Parties) The Company does not provide location information to external parties without the prior consent of the data subject. However, in the following cases, it may be provided exceptionally: 1. Where the user has consented in advance 2. Where there are special provisions in laws and regulations 3. Where the user or their legal representative is unable to express their intent or prior consent cannot be obtained due to unknown address, etc., and it is deemed necessary for the urgent benefit of the life, body, or property of the user or a third party When providing, the user shall be notified of the recipient, the purpose of provision, and the items of personal location information provided.

Article 5 (Matters concerning notification pursuant to Article 19, Paragraph 3 of the Act) When the Company provides personal location information to a third party designated by the user, it shall immediately notify the user of the recipient, the date and time of provision, and the purpose of provision each time via the communication terminal device that collected the personal location information. However, in the following cases, notification shall be provided via a communication terminal device, email address, online posting, etc., specifically designated in advance by the user. 1. Where the communication terminal device that collected the personal location information is not equipped with the function of receiving text, voice, or video. 2. Where the user has requested in advance to be notified via a communication terminal device other than the one that collected the personal location information, or via an email address, online posting, etc.

Article 6 (Matters concerning the rights and obligations of guardians pursuant to Article 26, Paragraph 1 of the Act and the method of exercising them) The Company shall deem that the consent of the principal has been obtained if a person falling under Article 26, Paragraph 2 of the Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information (hereinafter referred to as the “Guardian”) of a person falling under the following cases (hereinafter referred to as “Children, etc. aged 8 or younger”) consents to the use or provision of personal location information for the protection of the life or physical safety of Children, etc. aged 8 or younger. 1. Children aged 8 or younger 2. Person under adult guardianship
3. A person with a mental disability pursuant to Article 2, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph 2 of the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities Act, who is classified as a person with a severe disability pursuant to Article 2, Subparagraph 2 of the Act on Promotion of Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (only applicable to persons registered as persons with disabilities pursuant to Article 32 of the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities Act). A guardian who wishes to consent to the use or provision of personal location information for the protection of the life or physical safety of children aged 8 years or younger, etc., must submit a written consent form to the Company, attaching a document proving their status as a guardian. If the guardian consents to the use or provision of personal location information of children aged 8 years or younger, etc., they shall possess all the rights of a user under the Location Service Terms and Conditions.

Article 7 (Name of the Location Information Management Officer or the name and contact information, such as phone number, of the department handling personal location information protection duties and related grievances)
1. Officer: Jung Young-gu
2. Department: Development Team / Senior Managing Director
3. Contact: +82-32-710-1914
4. E-mail: idciti@idciti.com