Suji Hong, CEO of Oprimed Co., Ltd., received the Chairperson’s Award from the Korea Center for Women in Business at the 25th Women’s Startup Competition in recognition of her company’s technological excellence in the field of AI and bio-health.

Suji Hong, CEO of Oprimed, presented an AI-driven preclinical testing method that leverages digital twin technology to predict drug outcomes and replicate animal data, offering an alternative to animal testing and potentially reducing the number of laboratory animals by more than half.

Oprimed Co., Ltd., a digital twin clinical simulation startup, was selected for the Deep Tech TIPS program by the Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups, receiving up to KRW 1.7 billion to enhance its OPTIVIS technology and accelerate global expansion.

At the 2025 Medical AI Chuncheon Forum, Chuncheon Mayor Dong-han Yuk and Minister of Health and Welfare Kyu-hong Cho emphasized the importance of fostering the digital healthcare industry. Suji Hong, CEO of Oprimed Co., Ltd., presented on the topic “Global Innovation Park Based on AI Digital Twin.”