2026 Research Idea Technology Commercialization Challenge Participant Recruitment Announcement Extension

Final awards for 15 teams (1st: KRW 100M, 2nd: KRW 50M, 3rd: KRW 30M, 4th: KRW 20M, 5th: KRW 10M). Participation cost support for each round (KRW 1.5M, KRW 2.5M, KRW 4M). Accelerating programs for each round (business model refinement, investment strategy, market analysis, IR mentoring).

Open to university students, researchers, young medical scientists, and general individuals under 39 years old (born after January 1, 1986) interested in bio-health research-based startups.

• Challenge participation application form
• Resident registration copy (masked)
• Proof of business registration (masked)
• Proof of license for healthcare professionals (if applicable)
• Proof of enrollment/leave of absence (if applicable)

1. 1Submit the challenge participation application form (includes ① Personal Information Collection/Use/Provision Consent Form, ② Participation Pledge, ③ Business Plan)
2. 2Submit required documents (e.g., Resident Registration Copy, Proof of Business Registration, Proof of License for Healthcare Professionals, Proof of Enrollment/Leave of Absence)