The K-Startup Grand Challenge 2023
The K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) program is the most significant inbound global startup program that brings innovative foreign startups into South Korea. It is Asia’s first-of-its-kind...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs in Korea Can’t be Afraid to Try New Startup Ideas
For the Korean startup ecosystem to flourish, Korea needs more and more entrepreneurs to try new things. Therefore it is important for entrepreneurs in Korea to always be open to trying new startup...
View ArticleKITA Open Innovation Program – Cases of Excellence
Background of the KITA Open Innovation Program Many major companies around the world have chosen open innovation cooperative agreements with startups as essential corporate strategies for purposes such...
View ArticleIncheon Startup Park – Landmark of Innovation Growth
Shinhan Financial Group hosted an MOU ceremony back in 2020 with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, the Incheon Metropolitan City, and Celltrion. Their aim was to build an ecosystem for innovative...
View ArticleAnti-Google Law in Korea – A Complete Breakdown
The Anti-Google Law or officially called the Telecommunication Business Act was passed on August 31st of 2021 by the National Assembly in South Korea. The law was passed by a vote of 180 to 0 with 8...
View ArticleNAVER D2 Startup Factory Supporting Startups in Korea
South Korea’s top internet portal operator is not Google, but Naver. Naver is seen as one of the most successful tech startups in Korea. However, what many might not know is that Naver has been...
View ArticleKorean Startup MediBloc a Healthcare Blockchain Platform
Korean Blockchain Startup MediBloc looks to reinvent your healthcare experience. MediBloc is the most reliable and safe healthcare data platform. Every time you go to a new doctor you need to take the...
View ArticleWhy Startups in Korea are Lining up to be a part of Lotte Ventures
Lotte Ventures has since its 2016 inception become one of Korea’s most active and accomplished accelerators under the previous name Lotte Accelerator. For over 6 years, Lotte Ventures has been finding,...
View ArticleASIANCE – Top Digital Ad Agency in Asia for Global Brands
ASIANCE is a full-service digital ad agency in Asia. Founded 19 years ago in Seoul, the company has been the go-to digital ad agency for Global brands looking to enter the Asian market. They now have...
View ArticleKorean Startups at MWC Barcelona Making Global Connections
Korean startups at MWC Barcelona have been able to find great success. MWC which stands for Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona brings in over 100,000 attendees and is considered one of the biggest...
View ArticleFicus SEA Fund – VC Fund for Southeast Asian Startups
A new VC fund for early-stage Southeast Asian startups called Ficus SEA Fund has just been launched. The Southeast Asian tech startup ecosystem holds over 35 startup unicorns and is the eye of many...
View ArticleVR Startups in Korea Creating Content for the Metaverse
Only a few years ago, VR was the craze in South Korea. Thanks to the buzz around the metaverse, VR startups in Korea are looking to cash in on this immersive experience. The global VR market is...
View ArticleARCVERSE by Naver a the Next-Generation Metaverse Ecosysem
ARCVERSE aims to combine big data and services for the virtual space. This space is called the metaverse, a digital world where people can interact with each other. ARCVERSE by Naver are in their early...
View ArticleThe Korean Education System Needs to Focus on Entrepreneurship
South Korea is famous for educating its youth. However, this fame is not always positive. The Korean Education system is focused a lot on exam results and getting into the best universities in Seoul....
View ArticleHow to Make Your Startup Stand Out in Korea and Get Noticed
The startup scene in Korea is really struggling due to COVID-19. It was harder than ever for your startup to stand out in Korea. There were no more meetups, startup events, or conferences for the time...
View ArticleTop Corporate VC firms in Korea that Startups Should Know
Corporate VC Firms in Korea have grown rapidly over the past decade. Now startups in Korea have a choice in whether to go with an institutional Venture Capital firm or a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC)...
View ArticleBlockchain Marketing Agencies in Korea to Partner with
Many Blockchain companies are looking to enter the Korean market. Korea, in the past, has been a hub for many ICO projects. Korea even has a week dedicated to Blockchain called Korea Blockchain Week....
View ArticleBest Entrepreneurial Program in Korea KUBS Startup Station
As more and more students in Korea pursue entrepreneurship, more Universities in Korea are creating accelerator and incubator programs to support them. It is becoming clear that entrepreneurship will...
View Articlenonce a Blockchain Coworking and Coliving Space in Seoul
In Korea, more and more entrepreneurs are blending their work and life. Blockchain in Korea hit was at a fever pitch in 2017 and while it has gone down, it is still going strong in 2023. Some of...
View ArticleXP Fantasy – Daily Fantasy for Esports Fans
In a little over 20 years, Esports has become a billion-dollar industry. Sponsors into Esports have grown year after year which has injected a lot of money into the Esports ecosystem. In Korea, pro...
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