2026 Pre-TIPS Startup Recruitment Announcement (2nd Round)

Commercialization funding (average KRW 90 million, max KRW 100 million), entrepreneurial programs for product development, marketing, and IP registration, and follow-up investment attraction support.

Startups less than 3 years old located outside Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon, having secured at least KRW 10 million in investment.

• Business plan
• Proof of investment (KRW 10 million or more)
• Location confirmation for non-capital areas
• Corporate registration certificate
• Startup verification certificate

1. 1Online application via K-Startup website (www.k-startup.go.kr)
2. 2Submit required documents including business plan, investment proof, and location confirmation
3. 3Undergo a two-stage evaluation (document review and presentation)
4. 4Final selection and agreement signing