2026 G-Valley Startup Competition Recruitment Notice
Receive up to KRW 6 million in prize money along with investment connections via VC and large corporate networks, plus priority support for next year's 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, applications are accepted from September 18 to October 8, 2026. Selected teams receive prize money, institutional awards, and investment connections through document review, acceleration, and a final demo day.
3-second summary
- Target: Pre-startups or startups established within 7 years
- Application Period: Sep 18, 2026 (Fri) ~ Oct 8, 2026 (Thu) 17:00
- Support: Prize money (up to KRW 6M), acceleration, IR demo day, investment network connection, follow-up support
- Documents: Application form, business plan, privacy consent, pledge, occupancy confirmation, business registration certificate, etc.
Eligibility checklist
- Pre-startups or startups established within 7 years (as of announcement date)
- Companies established within 10 years for new industry startup fields
- Not excluded industries under Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Small and Medium Business Startup Support Act
- No anti-social startup items such as gambling or environmental pollution
- Has not won the 1st to 9th G-Valley Startup Competition 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 website and submit via Google Form
- Evaluation Process: Document Review (select 12 teams) → Acceleration (mentoring/consulting) → Presentation Evaluation (select 8-9 teams) → Demo Day (awards)
Recommended for
- Recommended for pre-startups and early-stage startups planning to enter G-Valley or interested in Seoul Digital National Industrial Complex.
- Suitable for startup CEOs within 7 years of establishment who want to refine their business models through investment attraction and mentoring.
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 established within 10 years for new industry startup fields; Not excluded industries under Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Small and Medium Business Startup Support Act; No anti-social 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.
Which organization runs this program?
This program is administered by Korea Agency for Industrial Complexes.
Last updated · Source: Korea Agency for Industrial Complexes — official 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.