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Total K-Startup Grand Challenge financial support (Participation Grants + Prize Money + Growth Grants): KRW 950,000,000. Additionally, International Student Track Prize Money: KRW 15,000,000.

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<br /> 2026년 K-스타트업 그랜드챌린지에 참여할 해외 (예비)스타트업을 모집합니다.<br /> 자세한 사항은 첨부파일 참고하시기 바랍니다. [첨부: 내려받기] Notification of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups No. 2026 - 316 2026 K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) Call for Applications for (Pre-)Startups The Ministry of SMEs and Startups hereby announces the recruitment of (pre-)startups for the K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC), a program designed to support outstanding global startups in entering, settling, and growing in the Korean market. May 6, 2026 Minister of SMEs and Startups 1 Program Overview □ Program Benefits: Support program for entry, settlement, and growth in the Korean market; Demo Day participation and investment attraction opportunities; Visa acquisition and company incorporation support; Provision of office space, etc. <Key Updates for the 2026 KSGC Program> ▸(Settlement-oriented selection) Shifting the evaluation system from technology-focused to settlement potential in Korea, including company establishment and commercialization feasibility ▸(Intensive operation of core programs) Intensive short-term operation of key programs such as business matching, IR and incorporation aligned with entry timing (“Core Week”) ▸(Expansion of international student participation) Increased participation of pre-startups including international students and strengthening of entrepreneurship capacity-building programs ▸(Enhanced follow-up support) Continued support for the growth of alumni, including investment attraction and collaboration with large and mid-sized enterprises - 1 - □ Eligibility: Overseas (pre-)startups wishing to enter the Korean market (Separate track available for international students) KSGC Main Track International Student Track Overseas (pre-)startups wishing to enter the Korean market International students residing in Korea □ Selection Scale: Approximately 100 teams KSGC Main Track International Student Track 80 teams 20 teams □ Program Period: July 2026 – April 2027 Classification Phase-1 Phase-2 Phase-3