Supporting startups in the scale-up stage (between three and seven years since establishment) to overcome challenges, the so called “Death Valley,” and scale-up their business through collaboration with large corporations, investment and loan linkage, and product/service advancement.
Scale-ups between three and seven years old as of the announcement date
KRW 59.255 billion / Approximately 373 companies
Commercialization fund and specialized modules to advance business models, products, and services, including fundraising and global expansion support
General Type | Max. KRW 300 million in commercialization fund and specialized modules provided by Management Agencies *Additional funding may be provided based on evaluation results, with partial repayment required upon successful outcomes |
Corporate Collaboration Type | Max. KRW 200 million in commercialization fund and collaboration programs with large corporations (e.g., PoC, co-commercialization) |
Investment-Matching Type | Includes general support plus additional funding through matching funds in collaboration with Korea Venture Investment Corp. (KVIC) |
* Procedures and participation methods may vary depending on the type of support provided
Scheduled for February 2025
Online application and submission through K-Startup website (www.k-startup.go.kr)
Business proposal and other required attachments