Korea-funded National Incubation Centre of Cambodia Officially Inaugurated


The National Incubation Centre of Cambodia (NICC), funded by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), was officially inaugurated, helping Cambodia to promote innovation, develop technical skills, strengthen ideas, implement cooperation between academic ability and market demand.

The inauguration ceremony was held here on Mar. 14 under the presidency of H.E. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports, H.E. CHANG Won Sam, KOICA President, and H.E. Park Jung-Wook, Korean Ambassador to Cambodia, as well as academics and students.

“As part of the government’s unwavering commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and innovation, NICC will contribute to developing the digital, finding and nurturing digital talents in the country,” H.E. Hang Chuon Naron said on the occasion.

The NICC will promote innovation, develop technical skills, strengthen ideas, form cooperation and network of young people,” H.E. CHANG Won Sam said.

“The inauguration of the NICC is very meaningful contributing to supporting young people who started and who are ready to start businesses to achieve their dreams in the future,” he added.

Located in the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), the NICC’s construction began in 2021 with a cost of US$7.91 million under a project named Establishment of Incubation System between University and Industry in Cambodia 2019-2024.