The National Pension Service (NPS) has announced that it has achieved the highest rating for the fourth consecutive year in the “2024 Public Institution Co-Growth Evaluation.” This evaluation, overseen by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, annually assesses the performance of public institutions in fostering co-growth and creating a cooperative culture with small and venture companies and small business owners.
The NPS received high scores in evaluation indicators including the establishment and systematization of co-growth strategies, fostering a cooperative culture and startup ecosystem, promoting and spreading a culture of fair trade, creating a creative and leading co-growth ecosystem, and supporting the sales channels of small businesses.
Notably, the NPS was highly regarded for collaborating with its spin-off venture company, the consultancy specialist Startfolio, to provide customized strategies allowing startups to cooperate with the public sector, and for its “K-Innovation Project,” which supports public sales channel connections and promotion.
Additionally, the NPS was recognized for operating the “Financial Innovation Big Data Platform,” which expands data access to help startups enhance competitiveness across various business areas.
Kim Tae-hyun, chairman of the NPS, stated, “Being selected as the highest grade for four consecutive years, following the Prime Minister’s award for co-growth merit last year, is a result of our ongoing efforts for co-growth with small and venture companies and small business owners. We will continue to fulfill our role as a leading institution spreading a culture of cooperative co-growth.”