4th Gwangju Startup Nuri Local Startup Idea Contest 2026

Funding awards range from 500,000 KRW to 3,000,000 KRW, with prizes for Best, Excellence, and Special Awards.

Open to youth (residents, employees, students, or active participants) in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, including pre-founders, early-stage startups, and leap-stage startups. Proof of youth status is required.

• Application Form (Attachment 1)
• Proposal (Attachment 2)
• Consent Form (Attachment 3)
• Pledge (Attachment 4)
• Proof of Youth Status (Attachment 5)
• Business Registration Copy (if applicable)
• Presentation Materials (PPT or PDF for selected applicants)

1. 1Submit the required documents by email to ehdgus0809@gj-youth.or.kr during the application period (2026-06-29 to 2026-07-20 18:00).
2. 2Compress all documents into a single ZIP file with the title '2026 4th Gwangju Startup Nuri Local Startup Idea Contest_(Name)' and submit.
3. 3Selected applicants must prepare and submit a presentation (PPT or PDF) for the evaluation phase.