2026 10th G-Valley Startup Competition Participant Recruitment
Winners can receive up to 6 million KRW in prize money along with access to VC and corporate investment networks, plus priority points for future programs.
- Eligible
- Pre-startups or startups established within 7 years (as of announcement date)
- Deadline
- 2026.10.08
Targeting pre-startups or startups established within 7 years, the program offers prize money and institutional awards through a final demo day after document review and acceleration support. Applications are accepted online via Google Forms from September 18 to October 8, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
3-second summary
- Target: Pre-startups or startups established within 7 years
- Application Period: Sep 18, 2026 (Fri) ~ Oct 8, 2026 (Thu) 17:00
- Prizes: Grand Prize 6M KRW, Best Prize 4M KRW, Excellent Prize 3M KRW, Encouragement Prize 2-3M KRW
- Support: 1:1 mentoring, IR pitch training, demo day and investment network linkage
- Follow-up: Priority points for next year's programs, registration in meetup event pool for large/mid-sized companies
Eligibility checklist
- Pre-startups or startups established within 7 years (as of announcement date)
- Companies in new industry startup fields established within 10 years
- Not excluded industries under Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Small and Medium Enterprise Start-up Support Act
- No socially harmful startup items such as gambling or environmental pollution
- Has not won previous G-Valley Startup Competitions (1st-9th) with the same idea
- No infringement or risk of infringing on others' intellectual property rights
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Oct 8, 2026 (Thu) 17:00
- Application Method: Download forms from KICOX/K-Startup websites and submit via Google Form (https://forms.gle/DMz7qAn52999UNC37)
- Document Review: Select 12 teams based on application and business plan
- Acceleration: 1:1 mentoring and mock IR for selected teams
- Demo Day: Select 8-9 teams, final presentations, ranking determination, and awards ceremony
Recommended for
- Recommended for pre-startups or early-stage startups within Seoul Digital National Industrial Complex who can provide G-Valley residency confirmation.
- Suitable for startup leaders within 7 years of establishment seeking investment, IR capability enhancement, and expansion of VC networks.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Pre-startups or startups established within 7 years (as of announcement date). Details: Pre-startups or startups established within 7 years (as of announcement date); Companies in new industry startup fields established within 10 years; Not excluded industries under Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Small and Medium Enterprise Start-up Support Act; No socially harmful startup items such as gambling or environmental pollution.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.10.08. Applications are currently closed. Schedules may change — confirm against the official program notice.
How do I apply?
Applications follow the official program notice, which is in Korean. See the source link for the method and receiving office; Beaconoi can prepare an English draft for your review.
Last updated · Source: official program notice
※ Program information is compiled from each institution’s public sources; actual eligibility, amounts and deadlines may change. Always verify against the official notice (in Korean) before applying.