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Programs
Tech Incubator Program for Startups, TIPS
- Pre-startup Package
- Early-stage Startup Package
- Startup Scale-up Package
- Tech Incubator Program for Startups, TIPS
- Startup Centric University
- Rechallenge Startup Package
- Deep-tech Incubator Project for Startups, DIPS
TIPS operators, equipped with investment resources and capability to identify and incubate startups, selecting prominent startups and connecting them to private funding and government grant to promote highly skilled people`s startup.
Program
Overview
Eligibility
Startups within seven years of establishment that have received funding or recommendation from domestic or international private investors
Budget & Scale
KRW 11.328 billion / Approximately 820 startups
Program Details
When TIPS operators or other investors make initial investments, nurture, and recommend startups, the government provides matching support for R&D, commercialization fund, etc.* Private angel investment (KRW 100–200 million) + Government matching support (R&D up to KRW 500 million (KRW 1.5 billion for Deep-tech), commercialization & overseas marketing up to KRW 200 million) + Follow-up support (up to KRW 500 million) + Global TIPS (up to KRW 200 million)
| Program Name | Eligibility | Support Period | Support Limit |
| Commercialization & Overseas Marketing | Startups selected under TIPS (R&D) and Deep-tech TIPS (R&D) | 10 months | Max. KRW 200 million |
| Post-TIPS | Startups within seven years of establishment with successful completion of TIPS R&D | 18 months | Max. KRW 500 million |
| Global TIPS | Startups seeking overseas expansion that received over USD 200K from foreign VCs | Up to three years | Max. KRW 600 million |
Program
Procedures
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STEP 01 Program announcement
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STEP 02 Evaluation and selection
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STEP 03 Agreement signing
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STEP 04 Program Implementation
Participation
Guide
Application Period
Scheduled for Q1 2025 (varies by sub-program)
Application Method
Online application and submission via K-Startup website (www.k-startup.go.kr)
Required Documents
Application form, business plan, and other required attachments