Hwaseong Special City Concludes 'AI·Data-Based Government-University-Research Cooperation Ecosystem' Agreement

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] On the 17th, Hwaseong Special City signed a 'business cooperation agreement to establish an AI·data-based government-university-research cooperation ecosystem' with Hwaseong City Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as research institute), Hwaseong Industry Promotion Foundation (hereinafter referred to as promotion foundation), Suwon University, and Hyupsung University at the Hwaseong City Council Chamber.

The signing ceremony was held to strengthen urban competitiveness by combining public data held by the city with the specialized analytical capabilities of universities and research institutions, in line with rapidly increasing demands for AI and data-driven administration.

The signing ceremony was attended by Cho Seung-mun, Second Vice Mayor, Lee Min-sang, Vice President of Hwaseong City Research Institute, Yoon Doo-yeol, Head of Management Planning at Hwaseong Industry Promotion Foundation, Park Jin-woo, Director of the Data Information Center at Suwon University, and Seo Young-seok, Vice President of External Cooperation at Hyupsung University, who confirmed a detailed cooperation roadmap for the next three years.

Under this agreement, the five institutions decided to concentrate their capabilities on creating a virtuous cycle where data leads to actual policy, moving beyond simple technology exchange.

Key areas of cooperation include △data-driven solutions for municipal policy issues △on-site AI practical talent development △joint responses to government-led AI·data project competitions.

In particular, the establishment of a 'three-stage collaborative system' is expected, where the city and promotion foundation provide refined data, Suwon University and Hyupsung University conduct analysis and modeling, and the research institute verifies policy applicability, which is expected to improve practical administrative efficiency.

In addition, university students will perform 'capstone design' projects and similar work by applying their knowledge and skills to handle actual data, while customized AI education will be provided to civil servants and citizens, with all parties agreeing to enhance digital capabilities across the region.

Starting from 2026, the city will fully launch joint research projects based on this agreement, and plans to hold the 'Hwaseong City AI·Data Forum' at year-end to share cooperation achievements with citizens.

Second Vice Mayor Cho Seung-mun stated, "Today's agreement is a starting point for universities and research institutions in our city to become 'one-team' and solve urban problems based on 'data,'" adding, "I hope this becomes an opportunity to lay the foundation for implementing scientific administration and for local talents to grow into AI experts."