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K-Startup Grand Challenge

NIPA / Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups · South Korea (non-Korean founders eligible)
Grant Status not confirmed

The programme moved to ksgc.global. Its previous address, k-startupgc.org, is no longer controlled by the organisers and now serves unrelated content - checked 8 October 2026. Confirm the current intake on the new site before applying.

Government-backed accelerator helping non-Korean startups expand into the Korean and Asian markets — up to KRW 950M (~$633,000) in program support across three phases, no equity required, free office space in Korea included.

Programme terms

Amount
Up to KRW 950M (~$633,000), no equity required
Funding type
Grant
Stages
MVP, Early Traction
Industries
SaaS & Software, AI & Machine Learning, Hardware / IoT, Fintech, B2B / Enterprise
Regions
Asia
Applications
Rolling intake
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Data checked: September 30, 2026. Organisers change their terms. Check their site before you apply.

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