2026 Seoul Startup Center Gwanak X SK ecoplant Open Innovation Program Recruitment
If you are a startup based in Seoul established within 7 years, you can seize an open innovation opportunity with SK ecoplant.
- Eligible
- Startups in Seoul within 7 years of establishment with excellent ideas and implementation technologies to solve the recruitment theme
- Deadline
- 2026.10.11
The application period runs from Friday, September 18, 2026, to Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 23:59. Applicants must submit required documents such as the participation application form, business plan, and business registration certificate via the Seoul Startup Center Gwanak platform online.
3-second summary
- Target: Startups in Seoul within 7 years of establishment (within 10 years for new industries)
- Application Period: Sep 18, 2026 (Fri) ~ Oct 11, 2026 (Sun) 23:59
- Application Method: Online submission via Seoul Startup Center Gwanak Platform
- Required Documents: Application Form, Business Plan, Business Registration Certificate, Startup/SME Verification, Consent Form
Eligibility checklist
- Possess excellent ideas and implementation technologies to solve the recruitment theme
- Be a company located in Seoul
- Be within 7 years of establishment (within 10 years for new industry sectors)
- Not have delinquent national/local taxes or be in default with financial institutions
- No history of plagiarizing others' ideas/technologies or submitting false documents
- Not be a company that is suspended or closed during the application period
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Oct 11, 2026 (Sun) 23:59
- Application Method: Online submission via 'Seoul Startup Center Gwanak Platform - Startup Services - Accelerating'
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of startups based in Seoul established within 7 years who seek collaboration and technology validation with SK ecoplant.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Startups in Seoul within 7 years of establishment with excellent ideas and implementation technologies to solve the recruitment theme. Details: Possess excellent ideas and implementation technologies to solve the recruitment theme; Be a company located in Seoul; Be within 7 years of establishment (within 10 years for new industry sectors); Not have delinquent national/local taxes or be in default with financial institutions.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.10.11. 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.