Guide to the Center
Welcome to the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Cluster, the future of the global medical industry!
A trusted and dependable strategic partner for your
business collaborations!
Providing Comprehensive Services for Medical
Device Development and Commercialization
We support the development of image-based diagnostic convergence
technologies and IT-based therapeutic devices through:
- Commercialization support and one-stop service solutions focused on three major disease areas: cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, age-related diseases, and cancer
Providing Comprehensive Services for Medical Device Development and its Commercialization
- Collaborative R&D support driven by real-world demands of the medical industry
About The Medical Device Development Center
Purpose of establishment
To overcome existing limitations in the medical device industry and enhance the successful commercialization of medical devices by building a globally competitive R&D support infrastructure.
Vision
Our goal is to identify and develop breakthrough technologies in collaboration with partner companies, foster a virtuous cycle of innovation, business creation, and reinvestment, and position Korea as a global hub for the IT-based medical device industry
Major functions: R&D support for the commercialization of IT-based medical devices
- R&D Support for Commercialization of IT-Based Medical Devices : Comprehensive support throughout the development lifecycle to accelerate market entry
- Research Equipment and Facilities : Access to cutting-edge convergence imaging systems and testing equipment for performance and reliability evaluation
- Technology Verification and Reliability Testing : In-depth product analysis and application-based technology testing to ensure technical reliability
- R&D Assistance : Support for improving product performance and reliability, leading to successful commercialization
- Industry–Academia–Research Collaboration : Facilitation of cooperative networks and support for bridging technology gaps through targeted joint efforts
From Idea to Market - a seamless pathway encompassing : Idea exploration → Collaborative R&D → Prototyping → Testing & Assessment→ (Pre)clinical trials → Market entry Offering one-stop solutions for the end-to-end development of medical devices
Offering one-stop solutions for the end-to-end development of medical devices
Special advantages of the Medical Device Development Center
- Specialized Medical Imaging Systems : Home to the world’s first imaging infrastructure dedicated to medical device development, including MRI, Angiography, and PET-CT systems.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing : Comprehensive EMI and EMS testing facilities, including 10m/3m chambers and certified EMS systems (KOLAS accredited), to ensure compliance and safety.
- Certified Medical Device Testing Institution : Officially designated by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for electrical, mechanical, and reliability testing of medical devices.
- Prototype Manufacturing Capabilities : In-house support for PCB fabrication, SMT packaging, and precision machining.
- Industry Support Programs : Tailored corporate support through one-on-one mentoring and field-specific training programs.
Floor plan
- 5F HVAC and Electrical Systems, GPU Server room
- 4F Administrative area, Conference room, Archives
- 3F R&D labs and facilities
- 2F R&D labs and facilities , Medical Device Safety assessment
facilities and Administrative area - 1F Human-Driven material research lab and Administrative area
- B1 Electromagnetic Compatibility(EMC) Chamber, GLP(Good Laboratory Practice) facilities, CNC Precision Machining, Prototyping manufacturing facilities, Imaging Suite
