2026 Fintech Rising Star Challenge Participant Recruitment (Jeonbuk Fintech Support Center Designated Operation Project)
For pre-startups and companies within 5 years of establishment with innovative financial service models, this is an opportunity to accelerate growth through a total startup support fund of KRW 60 million and business development linkage.
- Eligible
- Pre-startups and startups within 5 years nationwide with innovative financial services and business models
- Deadline
- 2026.11.12
The application period runs from October 14 to November 12, 2026, requiring online submission of the application form and consent documents. Selected participants will receive a total startup support fund of KRW 60 million and linkage to other startup support programs.
3-second summary
- Support Amount: Total KRW 60,000,000 (KRW 60 million)
- Target Audience: Pre-startups and companies within 5 years of establishment with innovative financial services
- Application Period: Oct 14, 2026 (Wed) ~ Nov 12, 2026 (Thu)
- Application Method: Online submission
- Required Documents: Application form, Personal information consent, Business registration fact certificate (for pre-startups), Performance and benefit history (for existing startups)
Eligibility checklist
- Nationwide pre-startups and companies within 5 years of establishment (including teams)
- Possession of innovative financial services and business models
- Exclusion of individuals/companies under default or regulation by financial institutions
- Exclusion of individuals/companies under regulation due to national or local tax arrears
- Exclusion of individuals/companies with unresolved refund obligations from support agencies
- Exclusion of individuals/companies penalized for abandoning or being restricted in similar projects
- Exclusion if received or receiving funding for identical/similar items from other agencies/governments
- Exclusion of individuals/companies currently suspended or closed
- Exclusion if operating in industries prohibited for startups under the Small and Medium Enterprise Startup Support Act Enforcement Decree
- Exclusion if listed on the Ministry of Employment and Labor's list of wage arrears employers
- Exclusion if main business involves trading, brokerage, or exchange of virtual assets
- Exclusion if main business involves finance/insurance, lending/lending brokerage, or illegal private finance
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Oct 14, 2026 (Wed) ~ Nov 12, 2026 (Thu)
- Application Method: Online submission (Download, fill out, and attach required forms)
Recommended for
- Recommended for nationwide pre-startup founders and CEOs of companies established within 5 years who possess innovative financial services or business models with high potential for commercialization.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Pre-startups and startups within 5 years nationwide with innovative financial services and business models. Details: Nationwide pre-startups and companies within 5 years of establishment (including teams); Possession of innovative financial services and business models; Exclusion of individuals/companies under default or regulation by financial institutions; Exclusion of individuals/companies under regulation due to national or local tax arrears.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.11.12. 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.