About AXGO
Application Guidebook
Organized by Leading Institutions

A Korea–Silicon Valley collaboration platform for student innovation and academic showcase.

Seoul Host Location

Hosted at Sogang University in Seoul's vibrant Hongdae district

Korea Partner

Co-organized with PAIA, Korea's practical AI and innovation association

Silicon Valley Network

Connected to AI-JAM US and Hacker Dojo's established innovation ecosystem

For professors: a structured, reviewable, and internationally networked student program with clear academic standards.

Host Institution
Host Institution: Sogang University

Sogang University hosts the Seoul program in an environment built for academic exchange. The campus provides ideal infrastructure for international student participation.

Academic Venue

University-level facilities for demos, exhibitions, and formal presentations

Faculty Evaluation

Academic review environment with professor-led assessment criteria

Prime Location

Hongdae district offers high accessibility for visiting international teams

University Profile

Established 1960

Seoul, South Korea

14,000+ students

International partnerships across 80+ countries

Korea Organizer
Korea Organizer: PAIAX
Practical AI / AX Association (Nonprofit)

PAIA serves as Korea's practical innovation association. Faculty members centered around Sogang University lead the organization's initiatives.

Program Standards

Establishes competition operations and academic evaluation criteria for all participating teams

University Network

Provides university-industry network support and institutional partnerships across Korea

Real-World Outcomes

Focuses on turning student work into demonstrable results with evidence-based presentations

Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley Partnership
AI-JAM US & Hacker Dojo

A long-running international innovation network based in Silicon Valley. This partnership connects student talent to global mentorship opportunities.

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Global Community

Multi-year operational history with established innovation ecosystem

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Mentorship Network

Industry connections including accelerators, experts, and venture partners

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International Pathway

Access to broader international stages and future global finals opportunities

What This Means for Universities & Students

This institutional backbone provides structure, credibility, and international recognition for participating teams.

Academic Review

Professors and global judges provide formal evaluation

Expo demonstrations plus structured presentations

International Network

Teams participate from multiple countries

Cross-campus peer exchange and collaboration opportunities

Recognition

Certificates and awards for all participants

Documentable outcomes for student portfolios and applications

A professor-friendly format: structured participation, clear outputs, and review-ready presentation standards.

Invitation to Southeast Asian Universities

We welcome professors who wish to recommend student innovators for a credible international stage. Students present their work in a structured exhibition and presentation format at Sogang University.

This program operates with global institutional partners. Each team receives academic-level evaluation and documentation of participation.

Structured Format

Clear guidelines and academic standards

Professional Review

Faculty and industry judge evaluation

Verified Outcomes

Official certificates and documentation

Program Partners
AX-GO Seoul International
A Multi-Institutional Collaboration
Program Structure
  • University-hosted venue in Seoul
  • Faculty-led evaluation process
  • International team participation
  • Silicon Valley ecosystem connection
Academic Standards
  • Structured presentation requirements
  • Demonstration-based assessment
  • Portfolio-ready documentation
  • Cross-cultural peer exchange

Organizing Institutions: Sogang University (Seoul) • PAIA (Korea) • AI-JAM US • Hacker Dojo (Silicon Valley)