TLDR: Seven companies from South Korea’s Gwangju region have garnered significant international recognition at the upcoming CES 2026, securing one ‘Best of Innovation’ Award and six ‘Innovation Awards’. This achievement, two more than the previous year, highlights the growing technological prowess and creativity of Gwangju’s local enterprises on a global stage. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) presents these prestigious awards to products demonstrating outstanding technology and innovation.
Gwangju, South Korea – Seven innovative companies hailing from the Gwangju region have made a remarkable impact on the global technology scene, sweeping a total of seven Innovation Awards at the highly anticipated International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. This impressive haul includes one coveted ‘Best of Innovation’ Award and six ‘Innovation Awards’, marking a significant increase of two awards compared to the previous year’s performance. The accolades underscore the burgeoning technological capabilities and creative spirit of Gwangju’s local enterprises, earning them global recognition.
The CES Innovation Awards, presented annually by the U.S. Consumer Technology Association (CTA), celebrate products that exhibit exceptional technology and groundbreaking innovation. These awards are announced in advance of the world’s largest electronics and information technology exhibition, which is set to take place in Las Vegas next January.
Among the distinguished recipients, LBS Tech Co., Ltd. secured the prestigious ‘Best of Innovation’ Award in the ‘Travel & Tourism’ category, marking its second consecutive CES Innovation Award. GhostPass Co., Ltd. also demonstrated consistent excellence, receiving an Innovation Award for the third year in a row. Five other Gwangju-based companies were first-time Innovation Award winners: Innotech Co., Ltd., IndieJ Co., Ltd., Allthetime Co., Ltd., Mindspace Co., Ltd., and DeepScent Co., Ltd.
The Gwangju City Government has expressed strong optimism regarding these achievements, anticipating that they will significantly bolster the global competitiveness of local companies. The city actively supports its CES participants by offering comprehensive assistance, including consulting for Innovation Award applications, global marketing strategies, business matching opportunities, and specialized training aimed at strengthening their overseas expansion capabilities.
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Joo Jaehee, Director of Economic and Startup Affairs at Gwangju City, commented on the success, stating, “Local companies have demonstrated their technological capabilities on the global stage. We will expand our support to further strengthen their market competitiveness.” This commitment from the city government aims to foster continued innovation and international success for Gwangju’s vibrant tech sector.
