2026 Research Idea Technology Commercialization Challenge

Final prizes for 15 teams (total of 400 million KRW), round-specific participation grants (150,000 KRW to 4,000,000 KRW), and acceleration programs for each round (business model refinement, investment strategy, and pitching coaching).

Open to individuals aged 20 to 39 interested in bio-health research-based entrepreneurship, including university students, postdoctoral researchers, young medical scientists, and general public.

• Challenge participation application form (includes personal information consent, pledge, and business plan)
• Copy of resident registration (PDF, last 6 digits masked)
• Proof of business registration status (if applicable)
• Proof of business closure (if applicable)
• Medical license/certificate (for MD holders)
• Proof of enrollment/leave of absence (for medical students)

1. 1Online application via the official website during the application period.