Team Introduction

Team Introduction

Team Introduction

팀 소개

New World to Recycle

For a new era
where even disposable cups can be recycled

The problem we aim to solve goes beyond simply offering technology or services —
it’s about creating greater value through convenience that enhances quality of life.

Synergy

Synergy

A community of people who never stop questioning the world

A community of people who never stop questioning the world

A community of people who never stop questioning the world

From the customer’s perspective, we take the lead in defining problems and discovering solutions.
In a broad market, NAWA is making a difference, driving change and success in our own way.

Value

A place where my actions
become meaningful

No matter how advanced a technology may be, it is meaningless if it fails to engage users or be applied in the real world.
At NAWA, we design products and services not just for functionality, but to become ‘acts of meaningful impact.’

Innovation

Innovation

NAWA is innovation in solving environmental challenges

NAWA is innovation in solving
environmental challenges

NAWA is innovation in solving environmental challenges

We are not merely a team that builds technology.
We are a team that designs ‘moments of opportunity’ — so people can make better choices.

Along with user convenience,
We will open a new era
in which disposable cups can be recycled.

Hello!

Nawa Co., Ltd. is a young and passionate startup that wants to grow with our customers.

The problem our company is trying to solve is not just to provide technology or services, but to improve the quality of life and create greater value with convenience.

We will become a company that develops further and opens new possibilities through your trust and communication.

We sincerely thank everyone who trusts and is with us in our company, and we will continue to move forward with sincerity and passion as we do now.

From Seo Young-ho, CEO of NAWA Co., Ltd

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Corporate History

2025

Exhibitor & Speaker — CES 2025 (Venetian Expo, Global Pavilions #50623-13)

Las Vegas, USA

Exhibitor & Speaker — CES 2025 (Venetian Expo, Global Pavilions #50623-13)

Las Vegas, USA

Exhibitor & Speaker — CES 2025 (Venetian Expo, Global Pavilions #50623-13)

Las Vegas, USA

2024

Admitted — Youth Startup Academy (Sejong Campus), 14th Cohort

Ministry of SMEs and Startups

Admitted — Youth Startup Academy (Sejong Campus), 14th Cohort

Ministry of SMEs and Startups

Admitted — Youth Startup Academy (Sejong Campus), 14th Cohort

Ministry of SMEs and Startups

Incorporation — NAWA Co., Ltd. (Comprehensive business transfer completed)

March 26, 2024

Incorporation — NAWA Co., Ltd. (Comprehensive business transfer completed)

March 26, 2024

Incorporation — NAWA Co., Ltd. (Comprehensive business transfer completed)

March 26, 2024

Selected — R&D Unit Task, New Industry Support Track (Mobility ICT Headquarters)

Autonomous Driving Systems Division

Selected — R&D Unit Task, New Industry Support Track (Mobility ICT Headquarters)

Autonomous Driving Systems Division

Selected — R&D Unit Task, New Industry Support Track (Mobility ICT Headquarters)

Autonomous Driving Systems Division

Booth Operator & Speaker — African Startup Exhibition (Algeria)

Africa’s largest startup exhibition

Booth Operator & Speaker — African Startup Exhibition (Algeria)

Africa’s largest startup exhibition

Booth Operator & Speaker — African Startup Exhibition (Algeria)

Africa’s largest startup exhibition

IR Pitch & Booth Operator — ILS (Innovation Leaders Summit) Japan 2024

Asia’s largest open innovation networking event

IR Pitch & Booth Operator — ILS (Innovation Leaders Summit) Japan 2024

Asia’s largest open innovation networking event

IR Pitch & Booth Operator — ILS (Innovation Leaders Summit) Japan 2024

Asia’s largest open innovation networking event

Selected — Startup Growth Technology Development Program (Ddidimdol) R&D

October 1, 2024

Selected — Startup Growth Technology Development Program (Ddidimdol) R&D

October 1, 2024

Selected — Startup Growth Technology Development Program (Ddidimdol) R&D

October 1, 2024

2023

Chosen — Data Voucher Support Program (AI processing field)

Korea Data Industry Promotion Agency

Chosen — Data Voucher Support Program (AI processing field)

Korea Data Industry Promotion Agency

Chosen — Data Voucher Support Program (AI processing field)

Korea Data Industry Promotion Agency

Sole Korean Finalist — University Startup World Cup, Green Category

VENTURE CUP, Denmark

Sole Korean Finalist — University Startup World Cup, Green Category

VENTURE CUP, Denmark

Sole Korean Finalist — University Startup World Cup, Green Category

VENTURE CUP, Denmark

Organizer & Host — Young ESG Companies Dialogue Event (Inaugural)

Written congratulatory remarks from Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon; the President of the Korea Venture Business Association; and the President & Vice President of the Korea Accelerator Association; attendance from the Chair of the Seoul Metropolitan Council and district council members on the Finance Committee; approx. 50 participants including AC/VC/CVC and startup representatives.

Organizer & Host — Young ESG Companies Dialogue Event (Inaugural)

Written congratulatory remarks from Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon; the President of the Korea Venture Business Association; and the President & Vice President of the Korea Accelerator Association; attendance from the Chair of the Seoul Metropolitan Council and district council members on the Finance Committee; approx. 50 participants including AC/VC/CVC and startup representatives.

Organizer & Host — Young ESG Companies Dialogue Event (Inaugural)

Written congratulatory remarks from Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon; the President of the Korea Venture Business Association; and the President & Vice President of the Korea Accelerator Association; attendance from the Chair of the Seoul Metropolitan Council and district council members on the Finance Committee; approx. 50 participants including AC/VC/CVC and startup representatives.

Selected — Joint Technology Development R&D Program (Cheongju University)

Future Strategy Seed Company Support Program

Selected — Joint Technology Development R&D Program (Cheongju University)

Future Strategy Seed Company Support Program

Selected — Joint Technology Development R&D Program (Cheongju University)

Future Strategy Seed Company Support Program

IR Pitch & Participation — ILS (Innovation Leaders Summit) Japan 2023

Asia’s largest open innovation networking event

IR Pitch & Participation — ILS (Innovation Leaders Summit) Japan 2023

Asia’s largest open innovation networking event

IR Pitch & Participation — ILS (Innovation Leaders Summit) Japan 2023

Asia’s largest open innovation networking event

2022

MoU — Samjung Pulp Co., Ltd.

MoU — Samjung Pulp Co., Ltd.

MoU — Samjung Pulp Co., Ltd.

Business Registration (Sole Proprietorship) — NAWA

October 28, 2022

Business Registration (Sole Proprietorship) — NAWA

October 28, 2022

Business Registration (Sole Proprietorship) — NAWA

October 28, 2022

Selected as a Best-Practice Company — Sejong City

Chungcheong ICT Innovation Square Expansion Project Best-Practice Contest

Selected as a Best-Practice Company — Sejong City

Chungcheong ICT Innovation Square Expansion Project Best-Practice Contest

Selected as a Best-Practice Company — Sejong City

Chungcheong ICT Innovation Square Expansion Project Best-Practice Contest

Award Performance

2025

Seed Award — 7th Gwacheon City Startup Idea Competition

April 11, 2025

Seed Award — 7th Gwacheon City Startup Idea Competition

April 11, 2025

Seed Award — 7th Gwacheon City Startup Idea Competition

April 11, 2025

2024

3rd Place (Nationwide) — 2024 Korea–Africa Startup Competition

December 20, 2024

3rd Place (Nationwide) — 2024 Korea–Africa Startup Competition

December 20, 2024

3rd Place (Nationwide) — 2024 Korea–Africa Startup Competition

December 20, 2024

Silver Prize — 4th SDGs Social Venture Championship (Open-Innovation Section)

November 7, 2024

Silver Prize — 4th SDGs Social Venture Championship (Open-Innovation Section)

November 7, 2024

Silver Prize — 4th SDGs Social Venture Championship (Open-Innovation Section)

November 7, 2024

Excellence Award — 2024 Campustown “G:lobal Log-On” IR Demo Day

September 4, 2024

Excellence Award — 2024 Campustown “G:lobal Log-On” IR Demo Day

September 4, 2024

Excellence Award — 2024 Campustown “G:lobal Log-On” IR Demo Day

September 4, 2024

Excellence Award — Gyeonggi Climate Tech Competition “The Challenge”

August 30, 2024

Excellence Award — Gyeonggi Climate Tech Competition “The Challenge”

August 30, 2024

Excellence Award — Gyeonggi Climate Tech Competition “The Challenge”

August 30, 2024

Excellence Award — Anam-dong Startup Support Execution Competition

January 12, 2024

Excellence Award — Anam-dong Startup Support Execution Competition

January 12, 2024

Excellence Award — Anam-dong Startup Support Execution Competition

January 12, 2024

2023

Excellence Award — IP Startup Demo Day

December 8, 2023

Excellence Award — IP Startup Demo Day

December 8, 2023

Excellence Award — IP Startup Demo Day

December 8, 2023

Grand Prize — KU × HSU Campustown UP! Festival IR Demo Day

October 19, 2023

Grand Prize — KU × HSU Campustown UP! Festival IR Demo Day

October 19, 2023

Grand Prize — KU × HSU Campustown UP! Festival IR Demo Day

October 19, 2023

Excellence Award — BAT Rothmans Environmental Business Ideas

September 22, 2023

Excellence Award — BAT Rothmans Environmental Business Ideas

September 22, 2023

Excellence Award — BAT Rothmans Environmental Business Ideas

September 22, 2023

Grand Prize — 6th Youth Energy Dream League (Youth Division)

September 14, 2023

Grand Prize — 6th Youth Energy Dream League (Youth Division)

September 14, 2023

Grand Prize — 6th Youth Energy Dream League (Youth Division)

September 14, 2023

Finalist (Representing Korea) — University Startup World Cup (Green category), Denmark

September 11, 2023

Finalist (Representing Korea) — University Startup World Cup (Green category), Denmark

September 11, 2023

Finalist (Representing Korea) — University Startup World Cup (Green category), Denmark

September 11, 2023

Bronze Prize — 14th Startup Residency Competition, Korea University

June 9, 2023

Bronze Prize — 14th Startup Residency Competition, Korea University

June 9, 2023

Bronze Prize — 14th Startup Residency Competition, Korea University

June 9, 2023

Excellence Award — 4th ‘Itgi’ Ideathon

February 27, 2023

Excellence Award — 4th ‘Itgi’ Ideathon

February 27, 2023

Excellence Award — 4th ‘Itgi’ Ideathon

February 27, 2023

Merit Award — Sejong Region IR Competition

February 9, 2023

Merit Award — Sejong Region IR Competition

February 9, 2023

Merit Award — Sejong Region IR Competition

February 9, 2023

Winner — KickStartup Asia

January 31, 2023

Winner — KickStartup Asia

January 31, 2023

Winner — KickStartup Asia

January 31, 2023

2022

Best-Practice Company (Sejong) — Chungcheong ICT Innovation Square Expansion Project Best-Practice Contest

December 12, 2022

Best-Practice Company (Sejong) — Chungcheong ICT Innovation Square Expansion Project Best-Practice Contest

December 12, 2022

Best-Practice Company (Sejong) — Chungcheong ICT Innovation Square Expansion Project Best-Practice Contest

December 12, 2022

Excellence Award — Hongik University Sejong Campus Manufacturing-Based Startup Idea Competition

December 8, 2022

Excellence Award — Hongik University Sejong Campus Manufacturing-Based Startup Idea Competition

December 8, 2022

Excellence Award — Hongik University Sejong Campus Manufacturing-Based Startup Idea Competition

December 8, 2022

Grand Prize — Hana ESG Social Venture University

December 7, 2022

Grand Prize — Hana ESG Social Venture University

December 7, 2022

Grand Prize — Hana ESG Social Venture University

December 7, 2022

Honorable Mention — 11th Samsung Energy & Environment Exploration Contest

November 26, 2022

Honorable Mention — 11th Samsung Energy & Environment Exploration Contest

November 26, 2022

Honorable Mention — 11th Samsung Energy & Environment Exploration Contest

November 26, 2022

Grand Prize — DSC Regional Innovation Platform Startup Competition

November 24, 2022

Grand Prize — DSC Regional Innovation Platform Startup Competition

November 24, 2022

Grand Prize — DSC Regional Innovation Platform Startup Competition

November 24, 2022

Grand Prize — Smart City Startup Idea Contest

November 11, 2022

Grand Prize — Smart City Startup Idea Contest

November 11, 2022

Grand Prize — Smart City Startup Idea Contest

November 11, 2022

Merit Award — ICT Innovation Square National AI Idea Contest

October 13, 2022

Merit Award — ICT Innovation Square National AI Idea Contest

October 13, 2022

Merit Award — ICT Innovation Square National AI Idea Contest

October 13, 2022

Grand Prize — Regional University Startup Club Idea Advancement “Value-Up” Program

October 7, 2022

Grand Prize — Regional University Startup Club Idea Advancement “Value-Up” Program

October 7, 2022

Grand Prize — Regional University Startup Club Idea Advancement “Value-Up” Program

October 7, 2022

Grand Prize — Sejong Union Startup Competition

October 6, 2022

Grand Prize — Sejong Union Startup Competition

October 6, 2022

Grand Prize — Sejong Union Startup Competition

October 6, 2022

Grand Prize — Youth Startup Policy Hackathon

October 6, 2022

Grand Prize — Youth Startup Policy Hackathon

October 6, 2022

Grand Prize — Youth Startup Policy Hackathon

October 6, 2022

Excellence Award — Chungcheong Region ICT Innovation Contest

September 23, 2022

Excellence Award — Chungcheong Region ICT Innovation Contest

September 23, 2022

Excellence Award — Chungcheong Region ICT Innovation Contest

September 23, 2022

Merit Award — Jeju City Policy Idea Contest

August 31, 2022

Merit Award — Jeju City Policy Idea Contest

August 31, 2022

Merit Award — Jeju City Policy Idea Contest

August 31, 2022

Second Prize (President’s Award, Korea Real Estate Board) — Daegu ESG Social Contribution Partners Day

August 22, 2022

Second Prize (President’s Award, Korea Real Estate Board) — Daegu ESG Social Contribution Partners Day

August 22, 2022

Second Prize (President’s Award, Korea Real Estate Board) — Daegu ESG Social Contribution Partners Day

August 22, 2022

Excellence Award — Chungnam & Sejong University Startup Club Demo Day

May 31, 2022

Excellence Award — Chungnam & Sejong University Startup Club Demo Day

May 31, 2022

Excellence Award — Chungnam & Sejong University Startup Club Demo Day

May 31, 2022

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102, 52, Jochiwon 8-gil, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si, Republic of Korea

Seoul

145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

A/S Center

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Customer Inquiry Center: 044-715-7999 (09:00-18:00) Closed on holidays

044-715-7999