Conditionally eligible

2026 Startup One-Stop Support Center – Participant Recruitment Announcement

2026년 스타트업 원스톱 지원센터 참여기업 모집공고

중소벤처기업부장관

Can a foreigner apply?

Yes, with conditions

Foreigners are not excluded, but the announcement attaches requirements — residency, a Korean entity, a visa status or a partner. Read the conditions before you spend time on this.

Technology-based pre-founders (individuals not yet registered as a business/corporation) and startup companies (individual business or incorporated) are eligible, subject to the definition of "tech startup" under Article 2, Clause 9 of the Framework Act on Supporting Creation of Small and Medium Enterprises. Simple café operations, wholesale/retail, and distribution businesses are not supported. Company age (업력) for startups is calculated from the business registration date (individual) or incorporation date (corporation).

Funding

₩300만

Deadline

2026-12-31D-84

Duration

Year-round, ongoing (until budget is exhausted)

What you get

Free expert consultation in 9 major areas: (1) Legal (domestic/international), (2) Tax & Accounting, (3) Government Support Programs, (4) Space & Event Information, (5) Management, (6) Marketing, (7) Global Expansion, (8) Investment Attraction, (9) Patent & IP. Three service channels: (a) In-person visit – no limit on visits or amount, expert response within ~7 days if needed; (b) Phone consultation (call 1357+4 or any of 17 centers) – no limit on calls or amount, expert response within ~7 days; (c) Online consultation: (i) General consultation – expert reply within ~3 days, no limit; (ii) In-depth consultation – customized advisory document within ~14 days, up to KRW 3 million total per company (max KRW 1 million per case).

What the announcement says about eligibility

Required documents

Online consultation application form (PDF or image, for in-depth consultation)
Business registration certificate (individual business) or corporate registry certificate (corporation)
(Recommended) Startup program selection confirmation letter or other business reference materials – not mandatory

How to apply

1Choose a service channel: visit one of 17 centers nationwide, call 1357+4 or a local center, or apply online at www.k-startup.go.kr/onestop.
2Submit company information and describe the difficulty/issue.
3For in-person/phone: staff provides initial consultation and connects to an expert if needed; expert responds within ~7 days (phone, in-person, or video).
4For online general consultation: write an inquiry; an expert posts a reply within ~3 days.
5For online in-depth consultation: write an inquiry, discuss scope/period/fee with the expert, review the expert's proposal, sign the agreement, receive the advisory document within ~14 days, and request supplements if needed.
6Complete a satisfaction survey.

Machine-translated from the official Korean announcement. Always verify eligibility and deadlines with the source agency before applying.

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2026 Startup One-Stop Support Center – Participant Recruitment Announcement

What you get

What the announcement says about eligibility

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