2026 Preliminary Ocean Star Company Recruitment Notice
Marine and fisheries startups with an average revenue of over 10 billion KRW in the last three years can receive comprehensive growth support ranging from promotion to investment attraction.
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The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is recruiting 'Preliminary Ocean Star' companies with an average revenue of over 10 billion KRW in the last three years to discover promising marine and fisheries enterprises. Selected companies will receive comprehensive support including promotion, finance, R&D/commercialization, investment attraction, and workforce development. Applications are accepted online via the Badabom Knowledge Information System from August 20 to September 11, 2026.
3-second summary
- Organizer: TIPA / Executing Agency: Korea Institute of Marine Science & Technology Promotion (KIMST)
- Target: Promising marine/fisheries companies with avg. revenue >10B KRW (last 3 yrs)
- Support: Promotion, Finance, R&D/Commercialization, Investment Attraction, Workforce Development
- Application Period: Aug 20, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026
- Method: Online application via Badabom Knowledge Information System
Eligibility checklist
- Companies with an average revenue of over 10 billion KRW in the last three years
- Marine and fisheries ventures/startups expected to achieve annual revenue of over 100 billion KRW
- Exclusion: Companies selected as 'Preliminary Ocean Star' from 2021-2025
- Exclusion: Companies that are bankrupt, suspended, or closed
- Exclusion: Companies with unpaid national or local taxes
- Exclusion: Companies identified as delinquent or bad debtors by credit information agencies
- Exclusion: Companies that have filed for bankruptcy or rehabilitation proceedings (except those fulfilling repayment plans normally)
- Exclusion: Companies with fully eroded capital based on recent financial statements
- Exclusion: Companies whose CEO or project leader is restricted from participating in national R&D projects
- Exclusion: Companies found to have submitted false performance data
- Exclusion: Companies operating in industries contrary to economic order and good morals (e.g., gambling)
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Thu, Aug 20, 2026 - Fri, Sep 11, 2026, until 17:00
- Selection Evaluation: Sep 15 - Sep 18, 2026 (Document Review)
- Award Ceremony & Meeting: Early Nov 2026
- How to Apply: Log in to Badabom Knowledge Information System (www.badabom.go.kr), navigate to Startup Investment Announcement/Application, upload documents, and submit
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of growing marine/fisheries companies with over 10 billion KRW average revenue in the last 3 years and potential to reach 1 trillion KRW annual sales.
- Suitable for pre-unicorn marine startups needing multi-faceted scale-up support such as promotion, finance, R&D, and investment attraction.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Companies with an average revenue of over 10 billion KRW in the last three years; Marine and fisheries ventures/startups expected to achieve annual revenue of over 100 billion KRW; Exclusion: Companies selected as 'Preliminary Ocean Star' from 2021-2025; Exclusion: Companies that are bankrupt, suspended, or closed.
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.