The Catholic University of Korea is dedicated to establishing a robust research governance system, founding major research institutes, and supporting industry-university collaboration to secure future competitiveness. The university prioritizes improving research infrastructure, fostering outstanding research talent, and advancing research support systems. In 2004, under the "Act on the Promotion of Industry-University-Research-Hospital Cooperation," the university established the Industry-University Cooperation Foundation. This initiative aims to enhance university competitiveness and contribute to national development and the local community by supporting faculty research activities and building essential infrastructures.