South Korea’s Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) has established a 136.7 billion won (approximately $103 million USD) investment fund dedicated to intellectual property. The fund aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups possessing promising intellectual property assets. This initiative seeks to leverage IP as a valuable asset for business growth and innovation. The KIPO intends to facilitate access to capital for companies with strong patent portfolios and other intellectual property rights. The fund will provide financial resources to help these businesses commercialize their innovations and expand their market reach. This investment underscores the South Korean government’s commitment to fostering a knowledge-based economy and strengthening the competitiveness of its domestic industries. The fund’s focus is on driving economic growth through the strategic utilization of intellectual property.