Recruitment Announcement for StartupOn HopeOn Participants

Commercialization funding up to 15 million KRW, networking opportunities, educational programs, and 1:1 mentoring for capacity building.

Applicants must be planning or maintaining a startup in Yeongdeok County, aged 18 or older (born before July 3, 2008). Preference given to residents registered and living in Yeongdeok County.

• Application form (including business plan, personal information consent, participation confirmation, and eligibility review).
• Presentation materials (PPT/PDF).
• Resident registration transcript.
• Tax payment certificates (national and local).
• Health insurance eligibility confirmation.
• Business registration proof (for pre-founders).
• Business registration details (for existing startups under 1 year or those changing industries).
• Corporate tax payment certificates (for corporations).
• Comprehensive income tax filing information (for industry changers).

1. 1Submit application via Google Form or email by July 10, 2026.
2. 2Document review and selection of candidates for presentation evaluation (around 2x the final number).
3. 3Presentation evaluation (20 minutes per candidate) on July 15, 2026.
4. 4Final selection notification by July 21, 2026.