SINGAPORE, December 4, 2025 – GS Engineering & Construction Corp. (GS E&C) and The GEAR by Kajima Pte Ltd. (The GEAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on open innovation initiatives that promote technology development and cross-border cooperation in the built environment sector.
Under the MOU, GS E&C and The GEAR will jointly identify and pursue opportunities to connect and support cooperation among startups, industry partners, and research institutions. The partnership will support the co-development of proof-of-concept projects, technology demonstrations, and knowledge exchange activities aimed at advancing digital, sustainable, productive, and safe practices in the built environment.
From left to right: Jin Hong Huh (Vice President & Head of New Business Division, GS E&C Corp.), Sang Yeon Seo (Head of Investment Division, GS E&C Corp.), Luke Wu (Managing Director, The GEAR by Kajima), Beth Henderson (Startup Programmes Lead, The GEAR by Kajima)
The partnership between GS E&C and The GEAR first took shape through “Urban Innovation Convergence 2025”, a co-hosted event which brought together industry leaders, innovators, and investors to exchange insights and ideas. This joint initiative explored real-world innovation challenges, new construction methods, and collaboration opportunities, which set the stage for the formal MOU signing.
Urban Innovation Convergence 2025 hosted at The GEAR building
“In the construction industry, innovation cannot happen in isolation. We believe true progress comes from openness and partnership. By working closely with The GEAR, we will share knowledge, build mutual trust, and create value that benefits the entire industry,” said Jin-hong Huh, Vice President & Head of New Business Division, GS E&C Corp.
“The GEAR was established to build bridges between industry partners across the globe through open innovation,” said Luke Wu, Managing Director, The GEAR. “Working together strengthens our ability to connect ecosystems, pilot new innovations, and accelerate technology adoption in real-world projects.”
Together, GS E&C and The GEAR laid the groundwork for deeper industry transformation, where collaborative innovation is poised to become a catalyst for smarter, more sustainable cities and infrastructure. The partnership reflected both companies’ commitment to advancing technologies that redefine how the world builds and connects.
[About GS Engineering & Construction Corp.]
GS E&C is a leading global engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Seoul, Korea. With expertise spanning architecture, infrastructure, energy, and environmental solutions, GS E&C is committed to innovation and sustainability in the built environment.
[About The GEAR by Kajima Pte Ltd.]
The GEAR is the technology services business and open innovation platform of the Kajima group. As part of Kajima, one of Japan’s largest and oldest construction, engineering, and real estate companies with a nearly two-century legacy of innovation, The GEAR by Kajima bridges world-class engineering expertise, licensed technologies, and global-local collaboration to co-create transformative solutions for the built environment.
This is a joint media release by GS E&C and The GEAR.