2026 Industrial Complex Open Innovation Program KICXUP Challenge & Local Startup Recruitment

PoC funding (up to 15 million KRW per project), investment attraction and TIPS program linkage, global market opportunities, financial/non-financial support from the Credit Guarantee Fund, and office space support in industrial complexes.

Startups with less than 7 years of operation (or 10 years for deep-tech startups in specified fields), pre-founders, and individuals/businesses seeking collaboration with industrial complex demand companies.

• Application form
• Personal information consent form
• Business plan (company introduction)
• Collaboration agreement (MOU) for Kickstart Local applicants

1. 1Online application via the provided link