2026년도 키친인큐베이터 개별·공유주방 25기 및 제조주방 13기 모집
(재)서울경제진흥원
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.
**New track (Individual / Shared / Manufacturing Kitchen):** F&B (food service industry) startups or pre-founders located in Seoul with company age of 7 years or less from establishment.<br><br>**Graduate track (Shared / Manufacturing Kitchen only):** Companies (teams) previously selected for the Kitchen Incubator in 2023 or later.<br><br>**Exclusions:** Businesses falling under Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Supporting Act; entities in default; delinquent on national or local taxes; current graduates of Kitchen Incubator or participants in similar programs elsewhere; representatives with credit delinquencies; businesses on suspension/closure; entities under investigation or sanctions; companies with IP disputes; and others deemed ineligible by the Seoul Mayor. (Conditional exceptions exist for those under debt adjustment or rehabilitation plans.)
Funding
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Deadline
2026-11-26D-22
Duration
About 4 months (January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027)
**Individual Kitchen (3 teams):** Private food-court-style booth (~19㎡) – facility fee free (separate management fee applies); operation hours 10:00–18:00, sales hours 11:30–13:30 (closed weekends/holidays); experience in store operation and product sales. Must obtain business registration and food business permit.<br><br>**Shared Kitchen (about 30 teams total – 15 new + 15 graduate):** Shared kitchen space (~130.68㎡) – rent-free; use up to 50 hours/month, max 8 hours/day, 10:00–18:00 (closed weekends/holidays); oven, refrigerator, etc. provided; supports menu development and online B2C sales. Food business permit required; business registration optional.<br><br>**Manufacturing Kitchen (about 10 teams total – 5 new + 5 graduate):** Manufacturing kitchen (~130.68㎡) – rent-free; use up to 50 hours/month, max 8 hours/day, 10:00–18:00 (closed weekends/holidays); equipment provided; supports menu development and online B2C/B2B sales. Can register as Food Manufacturing/Processing (B2B distribution possible, HACCP-mandated fields limited to pilot production) or as Instant Sales Manufacturing/Processing (B2C direct sales only, no HACCP obligation). Food business permit required.<br><br>**All tracks:** Free facility use; basic competency and growth-support programs available; mandatory hygiene training (Korea Food Industry Association) required before start.
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