# Songdo biotechnology cluster development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/songdo-biotechnology-cluster-development
> Updated: 2026-10-24T23:53:32.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Development of the Songdo bio-cluster in Incheon, South Korea, has progressed through major infrastructure and partnership initiatives. Construction began on the ‘K-Bio Lab Hub’ at the Yonsei University International Campus, a nine-story facility designed to support up to 60 biotech companies. This national project aims to transition the region from a production-focused hub into a comprehensive ecosystem for R&D and commercialization, providing access to specialized research equipment and a 41.4 billion won support program starting in 2029.

Furthering this ecosystem, Incheon City entered a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Samsung Biologics, and Eli Lilly. This partnership includes the establishment of the ‘Lilly Gateway Labs’ incubator within a new Open Innovation Center. The initiative seeks to nurture approximately 30 drug-development startups by 2027 by combining Eli Lilly’s global R&D network with Samsung Biologics’ manufacturing and quality verification capabilities.

Expanding on this transition toward high-value research, Incheon Mayor Park Chan-dae unveiled the ‘Incheon Future Industry Re-powering’ vision. This strategy utilizes an ‘ABC+E’ framework—integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bio, Contents, and Energy—to target an average annual economic growth rate of 5%. A key component of this vision is the establishment of the Incheon Institute of Bio and Science in Songdo, which is intended to support new drug R&D and train 300 specialists annually.

## Claims

- Incheon Mayor Park Chan-dae held a talk concert to mark 100 days in office. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The new administrative vision is titled ‘Incheon Re-rating’. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The vision focuses on fostering AI and biotechnology industries. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The city aims to strengthen culture and tourism as growth engines. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Approximately 200 citizens attended the talk concert. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Incheon City held a briefing and AI training session for the 2028 Smart Village expansion project. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Smart Village project utilizes ICT and AI to solve local issues and improve resident convenience. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Training for officials included the use of generative AI tools like Google's Gemini. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Incheon City, Samsung Biologics, and Eli Lilly signed an agreement to create a bio-cluster innovation ecosystem in Songdo. (single source)
- The Lilly Gateway Labs (LGL) incubator will be established at Samsung Biologics' C-Lab Outside. (single source)
- The LGL project aims to nurture up to 30 promising drug-development startups by 2027. (single source)
- South Korea is the third country to host a Lilly Gateway Labs location, following the US and China. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Incheon Mayor announces industrial vision to target 5% economic growth

Incheon Mayor Park Chan-dae announced a new industrial vision targeting 5% economic growth through AI, bio, and clean energy integration.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/incheon-to-develop-songdo-bio-cluster-and-smart-village-services

### 2026-09-29: K-Bio Lab Hub construction begins in Songdo to support biotech startups

Construction has started on the K-Bio Lab Hub in Songdo, South Korea. The facility will support 60 biotech startups with R&D space, advanced equipment, and specialized programs through 2029.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/k-bio-lab-hub-construction-begins-in-songdo-to-support-biotech-startups

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Cite as: Songdo biotechnology cluster development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/songdo-biotechnology-cluster-development