MeTown Honored with Minister's Commendation at the 2025 ICT Next Awards

MeTown Selected for NVIDIA’s N-Up Program to Accelerate EVOVA’s Global Physical-3D SaaS Expansion

MeTown has been selected for the N-Up program under Korea’s 2026 Global Company Collaboration Program, operated by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups in cooperation with NVIDIA Inception. The program supports promising Korean startups in advancing their products and entering international markets by leveraging the technology, infrastructure, and business networks of global companies. N-Up focuses specifically on the technical development and growth of AI startups working with NVIDIA. Selected companies receive commercialization funding as well as tailored support using NVIDIA’s technologies, development infrastructure, and global network. MeTown plans to use the program to enhance its proprietary VFGS, or View Flexible Gaussian Splatting, technology and the performance of its EVOVA neural-rendering engine while accelerating its transition into a global SaaS business. EVOVA converts multi-angle images and videos captured with mobile cameras or conventional equipment into hyper-realistic, high-precision 3D data. The resulting assets can be controlled, edited, recognized, and analyzed through a web-based environment and deployed as lightweight neural 3D assets across web, mobile, VFX, and game-engine applications. MeTown has validated its technology primarily through the 3D digitization of physical products in the fashion and commerce sectors. By strengthening its connection with the NVIDIA technology ecosystem, the company plans to expand EVOVA into spatial and industrial data applications across VFX, games, manufacturing, logistics, and robotics. MeTown intends to use its N-Up selection as a foundation for developing EVOVA into a global industrial physical-3D data platform and for expanding its overseas customer and partner network based on the company’s commercial experience in Korea. Link: https://www.newsprime.co.kr/news/article/?no=744001

2026.08.14

MeTown Signs AI Design and Production Technology MOU with Lehosah at VivaTech 2026

MeTown signed a memorandum of understanding with global innovation company Lehosah during VivaTech 2026, Europe’s major startup and technology exhibition held in Paris. MeTown participated as one of the promising technology companies presented through the Seoul Pavilion, operated by the Seoul Business Agency and Seoul AI Hub. The pavilion introduced 20 Seoul-based startups in advanced sectors, including artificial intelligence and robotics, to European investors, corporations, and potential business partners. Under the agreement, MeTown and Lehosah will explore a digital business model that combines AI design and production technologies. The companies will also examine opportunities to connect MeTown’s fashion and product digitization capabilities with Lehosah’s technology and international network. More than 300 business meetings involving investment reviews, proof-of-concept discussions, and technology partnerships took place through the Seoul Pavilion. Six memoranda of understanding were concluded, helping participating companies turn exhibition contacts into concrete follow-up opportunities. The agreement represents another step in MeTown’s effort to expand its proven AI and 3D technologies into the European fashion and design industries. Based on its growing presence in Paris, the company plans to pursue joint projects, local technology validation, and the global SaaS expansion of EVOVA. Link: https://www.fnnews.com/news/202607091309128865

2026.07.09

MeTown Selected for KOCCA–Epic Games Open Innovation Program to Develop a Native UE5 3DGS Plugin

MeTown has been selected for the Epic Games collaboration track of KOCCA’s 2026 Content Open Innovation Program. The program identifies promising content-technology startups and supports technical collaboration and commercial validation with global industry leaders. The Epic Games track focuses on developing Unreal Engine-based solutions and plugins that content creators can use in real production environments. Through the program, MeTown will expand its proprietary EVOVA neural-rendering engine into the Unreal Engine 5 ecosystem. The company plans to convert 3D Gaussian Splatting neural assets created and edited in EVOVA into the OpenUSD standard and develop a native plugin that can load and use these assets directly in Unreal Engine 5. Although 3D Gaussian Splatting has gained attention for its photorealistic rendering quality, compatibility with professional VFX and virtual-production pipelines remains limited. MeTown aims to move beyond a basic 3D viewer by connecting EVOVA’s creation, editing, analysis, and collaboration features with OpenUSD conversion, UE5 rendering, and interaction in a unified workflow. Link: https://www.etnews.com/20260625000340

2026.06.25

Yonsei University–Metown Research on 3D Gaussian Splatting Texture Editing Accepted to IEEE TVCG

A joint research paper titled “3D Gaussian Splatting Texture Editing via Single Modified Image,” conducted by researchers Haneul Baek and Gyumin Kim from Yonsei University together with Dohae Lee and Inkwon Lee from Metown, has been accepted for publication in the prestigious IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (TVCG). The paper proposes a novel method that enables precise texture editing of neural-rendered 3D scenes using only a single modified image. Unlike conventional approaches requiring multi-view editing or additional training, this method allows intuitive texture modifications to be propagated across the entire 3D scene from a single edited view. The research demonstrates a new foundation for intuitive and efficient 3D content editing, highlighting the potential for making 3D editing accessible even to non-expert users. The technology is expected to be applied across various industries including 3D content production, digital twins, XR, metaverse, and VFX, significantly improving the efficiency and usability of 3D scene editing workflows. Metown plans to integrate the research outcomes into its EVOVA neural rendering engine to enhance 3D editing capabilities, including material changes, color adjustments, and detail editing for automated e-commerce 3D content production. CEO Dohae Lee commented, “This research is meaningful in that it extends neural rendering from generation to editing. We will continue building a comprehensive 3D AI technology ecosystem connecting generation, editing, and deployment through EVOVA.” Metown also noted that its core technologies have been developed with support from major Korean government initiatives including the Metaverse Lab Support Project funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

2026.04.09

Yonsei University–Metown RotGS Research Presented at Eurographics 2026 and Published in Computer Graphics Forum

A joint research paper titled “RotGS: Rotation-Guided 3D Gaussian Splatting for Turntable Sequences without Structure-from-Motion,” conducted by researchers Gyumin Kim and Haneul Baek from Yonsei University together with Dohae Lee and Inkwon Lee from Metown, has been presented at Eurographics 2026 and published in the prestigious journal Computer Graphics Forum. The research proposes a novel 3D Gaussian Splatting method that directly estimates object rotation in turntable capture environments without requiring the traditional Structure-from-Motion (SfM) pipeline, enabling high-quality 3D reconstruction with improved efficiency. The joint research team achieved improved reconstruction accuracy and efficiency through rotation axis optimization and rotation flow supervision, demonstrating strong potential for automated 3D asset generation pipelines. This technology is expected to be applied across various industries including e-commerce product digitization, cultural heritage archiving, AR/VR content production, digital twins, and automated 3D asset generation. Metown plans to integrate the research outcomes into its EVOVA neural rendering engine to further enhance automated 3D content production workflows and e-commerce product digitization technologies. CEO Dohae Lee stated, “This research is meaningful in that it advances fast and reliable 3D reconstruction technology required in real industrial environments. We will continue strengthening EVOVA through close collaboration with academia.” Metown also noted that its technologies have been developed with support from major Korean government programs including the Metaverse Lab Support Project funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

2026.04.09

Metown Selected for IITP XR Core Technology R&D Program, Securing KRW 3.3 Billion for Neural Rendering Digital Human Development

Hyper-realistic neural rendering AI company Metown (CEO Dohae Lee) announced that it has been selected for the ‘Core XR Content Technology Development Program’ organized by the Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation (IITP) under the Ministry of Science and ICT. The project aims to develop next-generation immersive content technologies with global competitiveness. Metown will focus on developing neural rendering–based digital human and apparel asset technologies applicable to real production environments. The research will run for approximately three years through December 2028, with a total R&D budget of approximately KRW 3.3 billion. Through this project, Metown plans to develop photorealistic digital humans and clothing assets using its Gaussian Splatting–based neural rendering technology and establish production pipelines applicable to VFX, digital content, XR, and metaverse industries. The company aims to overcome limitations of existing neural rendering technologies—particularly the difficulty of editing and production use—by developing industry-ready digital human asset technologies suitable for real-world content workflows. Metown plans to commercialize the outcomes through its EVOVA neural rendering engine, expanding into digital human creation, apparel simulation, and automated content production, while targeting the global VFX and digital content markets. CEO Dohae Lee commented, “This IITP selection confirms that Metown’s neural rendering technology is being recognized as a core industrial content technology beyond simple 3D generation. We aim to grow into a global technology company connecting digital humans and content production markets through EVOVA.” Metown also noted that its core technologies have been developed with support from major Korean government initiatives, including the Metaverse Lab Support Project funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

2026.04.07

Metown Selected for Korea’s First ‘Deep Tech Startup Academy’ Program, Recognized for EVOVA 3D Commerce Technology

Hyper-realistic neural rendering AI startup Metown (CEO Dohae Lee) announced that it has been selected for the first cohort of the ‘Deep Tech Startup Academy,’ a government-backed program organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The program selects promising startups with advanced technologies in AI, big data, robotics, and XR, supporting their commercialization and global market expansion. Through this selection, Metown’s 3D neural rendering–based commerce infrastructure technology has been recognized for both technical excellence and business potential. The company will receive funding support along with mentorship in technology development, market validation, and investment connections. Metown develops EVOVA, a Gaussian Splatting–based neural rendering engine that converts physical products into lightweight, high-fidelity 3D assets for use across e-commerce, digital showrooms, and marketing pipelines. The technology is positioned as a core infrastructure for next-generation 3D commerce. Through the program, Metown plans to further advance EVOVA while expanding into automated 3D capture systems, its GAMUT digging platform, and global distribution infrastructure for 3D assets. CEO Dohae Lee stated, “Being selected for the Deep Tech Startup Academy validates both the technical depth and global scalability of Metown’s 3D AI technology. We will continue to strengthen EVOVA as a global 3D commerce infrastructure platform.” Metown has previously achieved major milestones including top graduation from the Korea Youth Startup Academy (14th cohort), selection for the TIPS R&D program, IBK Changgong selection, KSC Paris and Station F residency programs, the CES 2025 Innovation Award, and Yonsei University S-CUBE Campus Town selection.

2026.03.24

Samjin Amook Introduces a 360° Gift-Set Experience with MeTown’s EVOVA

Samjin Amook, one of Korea’s leading fish cake brands, has applied MeTown’s hyper realistic EVOVA neural rendering service to gift set product pages on its online store. The implementation allows customers to examine the overall shape and packaging design of a gift set in 360 degrees. Traditional food product pages are generally built around front facing photographs, images of individual items, and written descriptions. For gift sets, however, the size, structure, and visual quality of the outer package can be as important to a purchase decision as the products inside. Static images often make it difficult for customers to understand the complete form and proportions of the package. To address this limitation, Samjin Amook introduced EVOVA’s interactive 3D technology. Customers can rotate the gift set with a mouse or touch gesture and inspect the outer box, surface texture, light reflections, proportions, and design details from different angles. EVOVA content runs directly on desktop and mobile web browsers without requiring a separate application. Brands can embed interactive 3D content within an existing product page, while customers receive a product-discovery experience closer to examining an item in a physical store. The project also demonstrates how MeTown’s 3D digitization technology, originally developed around fashion and accessories, can be expanded into food packaging and other commerce sectors. MeTown plans to extend EVOVA into industries such as furniture, spatial content, and automotive products, where accurate representation of physical structure and materials is essential. Link: https://www.etnews.com/20260206000017

2026.02.06