[Kingospring] KINGO SPRINGBOARD PROGRAM 9th Intake

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.

Open to companies nationwide with a company age (years since establishment) of less than 7 years (corporations established more than 7 years are excluded). Eligible applicants include university students, general individuals, research institutions, general companies, and one-person creative enterprises. Preference (not requirement) given to companies in robotics, aviation, future mobility, semiconductors, digital/data, and AI fields, early-stage startups, and companies with R&D capabilities. Age restriction: open to both those aged 20–39 and those aged 40+.