2026 National Gongju University Business Incubator Extended Call for Resident Companies
An opportunity to reside in a business incubator center with preferential treatment for Gongju National University students/faculty founders and companies in Chungnam's key industries.
- Deadline
- Closed
Recruitment of resident companies at the National Gongju University Business Incubator Center for pre-startups and startups. The program provides office space, shared equipment, startup education, mentoring, and commercialization support, requiring submission of an application form and business plan.
3-second summary
- Support Content: Office/shared equipment rental, startup education/mentoring, commercialization support (prototype/marketing)
- Residency Period: Until March 31, 2027 (Extendable up to 5 years via evaluation)
- Recruitment Scale: Total 5 units at Gongju Campus Industry-Academia Research Hall and Cheonan Campus Industry-Academia Cooperation Hall
- Required Documents: Application form, business plan, resident registration copy, business license (if applicable), presentation materials, etc.
Eligibility checklist
- Pre-startups or companies with high growth potential through industry-academia cooperation with universities
- Student or faculty founders from National Gongju University (Preferred)
- Companies in Chungnam's key industries (display parts/equipment, carbon-reducing auto parts, etc.) and related sectors (Preferred)
- Excluded if the headquarters resides in government/local government supported spaces when entering as a corporate research institute
- Excluded individuals or companies under regulation due to financial defaults or tax arrears
- Excluded businesses in heavy pollution industries (wastewater, noise, vibration)
Schedule & how to apply
- Selection Process: Application Submission → 1st Evaluation (Eligibility) → 2nd Evaluation (Face-to-face Presentation) → Committee Review → Selection
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs who are students or faculty members of National Gongju University preparing for or in the early stages of entrepreneurship.
- Suitable for pre-startups and company CEOs seeking growth based on industry-academia cooperation in Chungnam's key industries (display, auto parts, green bio, etc.).
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Pre-startups or companies with high growth potential through industry-academia cooperation with universities; Student or faculty founders from National Gongju University (Preferred); Companies in Chungnam's key industries (display parts/equipment, carbon-reducing auto parts, etc.) and related sectors (Preferred); Excluded if the headquarters resides in government/local government supported spaces when entering as a corporate research institute.
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.