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Programs
Challenge! K-Startup
- COMEUP
- Challenge! K-Startup
- Youth BizCool Festival
- Overseas Exhibition
- Public-Private Partnership Open Innovation
- K-Startup Grand Challenge
Discovering and recognizing promising (pre-) entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and industries, fostering a pro-startup environment and expanding the foundation of Korean startup ecosystem.
Program
Overview
Eligibility
Prospective entrepreneurs or CEOs of startups established within three years
Budget & Scale
KRW 21.15 billion/The Final 20 Awards Recipients
Program Details
- Investor-Participant Networking Opportunities: Expanded fundraising opportunities for teams advancing to the integrated finals, and networking support to enhance capabilities through exchange and collaboration among participating teams
- Prize Money and Certificates: Total prize money of approximately KRW 1.4 billion, including 20 certificates such as the Presidential Award (as of 2025)
- Follow-up Support for Government-Supported Program: Support for connections to various government support programs including startup commercialization, overseas expansion, and patent support according to the stage of advancement to the integrated finals
Program
Procedures
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STEP 01 Participation in Ministry-specific Preliminary Leagues
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STEP 02 Preliminary League (Document review, presentation evaluation, etc.)
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STEP 03 Integrated Finals (Networking and presentation evaluation)
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STEP 04 Championship Evaluation (Public presentation evaluation)
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STEP 05 Connection to follow-up support programs (FY 2026)
Participation
Guide
Participation Process
① Preliminary leagues (12 leagues) to select teams for Integrated Finals
② Integrated Finals (networking and presentation evaluation)
③ Championship Evaluation (public presentation evaluation)
Application Period
February to June 2025 (scheduled)
* Schedules vary by preliminary league
Application Method
Check the integrated announcement on K-Startup website (www.k-startup.go.kr) and apply for each preliminary league
Championship
Scheduled for the 2nd week of December 2025