2026 Glocal Startup Academy Accelerating Program Recruitment
Pre-startups or early-stage startups (within 3 years) in the Jeonnam/Gwangju region can apply through either the University Track or Regional Track.
- Eligible
- Pre-startups and early-stage startups (within 3 years) in Jeonnam/Gwangju region, 25 companies
- Deadline
- 2026.09.29
This is an accelerating program targeting pre-startups and early-stage startups (within 3 years) in the Jeonnam/Gwangju region. Applicants must submit a participation application and business plan via Google Forms, with final selection based on document review and presentation evaluation.
3-second summary
- Target: 25 pre-startups and early-stage startups in Jeonnam/Gwangju region
- Application Period: Until 2026.09.29 (Tue) 18:00
- Required Documents: Participation Application, Business Plan, Personal Information Consent Form, etc.
- Evaluation Process: 1st Document Review -> 2nd Presentation Review -> Final Selection
Eligibility checklist
- Pre-startups and early-stage startups in Jeonnam/Gwangju region
- (University Track) Pre-startups or startups within 3 years who are students or faculty at Sunchon National University
- (Regional Track) Startups within 3 years located in Jeonnam-Gwangju Metropolitan City
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: 2026.09.29 (Tue) 18:00
- Application Method: Submission via Google Forms (Separate links for University/Regional tracks)
- 1st Document Review Results: Scheduled after 2026.09.29
- 2nd Presentation Review: First week of October 2026
- Final Selection: Second week of October 2026
Recommended for
- Recommended for pre-startups or early-stage startup CEOs affiliated with Sunchon National University.
- Recommended for CEOs of startups founded less than 3 years ago in the Jeonnam/Gwangju region.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Pre-startups and early-stage startups (within 3 years) in Jeonnam/Gwangju region, 25 companies. Details: Pre-startups and early-stage startups in Jeonnam/Gwangju region; (University Track) Pre-startups or startups within 3 years who are students or faculty at Sunchon National University; (Regional Track) Startups within 3 years located in Jeonnam-Gwangju Metropolitan City.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.09.29. 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.