Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups
K-Startup Grand Challenge 2026
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Overview#
K-Startup Grand Challenge 2026 is a program run by Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups to help global startups enter and grow in the Korean market. Global startups can pursue proof-of-concept, partnership, and market-entry collaborations with Korean companies.
Focus Areas#
- Korea Market Entry
- PoC
- Corporate Partnerships
- Startup Scaling
Benefits#
- Government-backed acceleration
- Local ecosystem access
- Business development support
How to Apply#
- Apply through the official KSGC portal. Deadline:
2026-06-17.