2026 Innovative Startup Challenge (Start Round)

Participation in training, consulting, and networking programs; eligibility for commercialization funding up to 25,000,000 KRW; and access to G-ROUND 877 co-working space.

Applicants must be pre-founders or startups within 7 years of establishment in Goyang City with no external investment history.

• Application form
• Team overview and composition
• Awards and patent history
• Pledge
• Business plan
• Consent for personal information collection
• Self-checklist for submitted documents
• Proof of eligibility (e.g., resident registration, student ID, employment certificate)

1. 1Submit the application form and required documents via the Goyang Industrial Promotion Agency website.
2. 2Undergo document evaluation and eligibility review.
3. 3Receive notification of selection results.
4. 4Participate in the required programs (training, consulting, audition, networking).