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International Students Welcome | KSGC 2026

2026.07.23
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About KSGC — International Student Track

The K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) International Student Track invites promising international students residing in Korea to launch their startup journey through Korea's flagship government-backed accelerator program.

Who Can Apply

  • International students currently residing in Korea with a (pre-)startup team
  • The representative (CEO) must hold non-Korean nationality — teams may include Korean co-founders, but all representatives must be non-Korean nationals

Prize & Funding

  • Grand Prize: KRW 100 million for the top team
  • Additional equity-free financial support for other top-performing teams

What You'll Get

  • Access to Proof-of-Concept (PoC) opportunities with 20+ leading Korean conglomerates
  • Business matching with enterprises, distributors, and strategic partners
  • A Demo Day stage at COMEUP 2026, Korea's flagship startup festival
  • Guidance on company incorporation and Korea startup visa (D-8) support

Application Period

July 13 – August 14, 2026, 15:00 (KST)