SLW Citizen Innovation Award

An innovation award chosen directly by citizens!
Citizens will vote to select the most innovative technology showcased at Smart Life Week.

Program Overview

Program Overview
Introduction A citizen-participation award program where the public votes on-site to choose the most innovative technology/product, and the Mayor of Seoul presents the awards.
Date & Venue
  • On-site Voting: September 30 (Tue) – October 1 (Wed), 2025 at the C Hall Exhibition Area
  • Award Ceremony: October 2 (Thu), 2025 at 13:30 at the C Hall Main Stage
Voting Candidates
  • Exhibiting companies at the C Hall of SLW
Benefits for Awarded Companies
  • Official Seoul Mayor’s Award (10 companies selected)
  • Special exhibition zone at SLW 2026 (“Innovation Award Zone”)
  • Promotion support via SLW official channels and media coverage
On-site Event & Perks
  • Event Name: “Double the Fun at SLW – Double Mission Event”
  • Conditions to Participate: 1. Vote in the Citizen Innovation Award / 2. Complete the exhibition satisfaction survey
  • Gift: USB memory stick (first come, first served)

How to Participate

1) Scan the QR Code
  • Visit the booth of the company you want to vote for.
    Scan the QR code with your phone.
2) Vote on the Mobile Page
  • Enter your phone number and click the “Vote” button.
    ※ Click a company logo to view detailed info via SLW Online Exhibition Page.
3) Confirm Vote Completion
  • Receive message with award ceremony info and satisfaction survey link.
4) Participate in On-site Event
  • Please complete the satisfaction survey before leaving and visit the event desk.
    ※ You’ll receive a gift (USB) if you participated in both the vote and the event (verified via phone number)

Selection Process

- Voting Weight : Citizen Reporters(50%) + On-site Visitors(50%) + External Experts(Bonus Points)

- Final Winners : 10 companies selected based on combined score.

  1. Citizen Reporters(50%)

    Up to 10 votes per person

  2. On-site Visitors(50%)

    Unlimited votes allowed

  3. External Experts(Bonus Points)

    Up to 3 companies recommended

  4. Awardee Selection

    The top 10 companies will be selected based on the final evaluation.