2026 Global Startup Commercialization Support Program

^{🟦 2026 Global Startup Commercialization Support Program}

2026 Global Startup Commercialization Support Program is a support program for foreign tech-based startups seeking to commercialize and expand their business in Korea. The program provides business model pivoting support, acceleration and mentoring, and funding of an average of around KRW 60 million (up to KRW 80 million) for product and service advancement—including outsourcing, intellectual property, labor, marketing, and travel expenses—over a 10-month period. It targets up to 15 foreign-founded startups with less than seven years of experience and offers follow-up support through the Global Startup Center 🚀

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✅ _Eligibility

_‍An applicant shall satisfy all the following criteria:

• (Pre-) tech-based startups with seven years or less of experience since incorporation.
• The representative must be a Non-Korean national.
• Must have completed or be able to complete incorporation in Korea prior to the agreement signing.

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_{🏢 Size}

• Around 15 startups

* The exact number of startups to be selected is subject to change based on the policy direction.

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_{💡 Program Support}

• BM pivoting for global startups to do business in Korea, funding for product and service advancement (incl. outsourcing fees, intellectual property, labor costs, payment fees, travel expenses, advertising, promotion fees, etc.) : Avg. Around KRW 50M (Max. KRW 80M)
• follow-up support through Global Startup Center

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📆 _{Program Period}

• May 2026 ~ Feb 2027 (Approx. 10 months)

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📥 _{Application Period}

• Mar 18, 2026 (Wed) ~ 15:00 (KST) of Apr 10, 2026 (Fri)

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📨 _{How to Apply}

• Online application through Global Startup Center`s website

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📃 _{Required Documents}

① Application Form(It shall be written in English according to the designated form (online application)).

② Introductory materials(IR Pitch Deck)

③ Business registration certificate(if applicable)

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_{📧 Email : program@startup-korea.com}

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