Smart space management solutions provider FREEGROW announced on the 7th that it has been selected as a 2025 Busan Metropolitan City Leading Company. During the certification ceremony held at The Westin Chosun Busan, FREEGROW was recognized for its innovative use of indoor spatial data and cutting-edge technology, setting a new standard for space operations.
The Busan Leading Company Program has been selecting outstanding companies annually since 1999 to foster mid-sized enterprises that drive regional economic growth. As a newly designated leading company, FREEGROW has been maximizing spatial efficiency across various industries through its integrated space management platform, GROWSPACE.
GROWSPACE utilizes magnetic fields, BLE, Wi-Fi, and barometer sensors on smartphones to provide indoor positioning without additional hardware installations. For higher accuracy and stability, the platform also integrates RFID-based indoor positioning devices tailored to specific space environments. This technology can be widely applied in shopping malls, exhibitions, hospitals, smart factories, and various other spaces.
Beyond simple location tracking, the platform enhances operational efficiency through real-time navigation, foot traffic data analysis, and personalized user information services. Notably, its AI-powered feature, SPACE AI, analyzes user behavior patterns to deliver customized information and optimize space management strategies, setting a new industry benchmark for smart space operations.
FREEGROW’s CEO stated, “With this designation as a leading company, we plan to expand our services to the Japanese market starting in 2025. Our SPACE AI-driven smart space management solution is expected to hold strong competitiveness in global markets.” He added, “FREEGROW is committed to sustainable growth by developing technologies applicable across various industries.”
He further emphasized, “Being selected as a leading company is a testament to our technological capabilities and potential. Leveraging this recognition, we aim to position ourselves as a global pioneer in space innovation.”