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Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups
K-Startup Grand Challenge Programme 2026
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Jun 30, 2026
Odds
Not published
Effort
1 to 2 hrs
Can you get this?
✓Open to startups worldwide, all countries
✓Early, seed, or growth stage accepted
✓All industries eligible; tech focus preferred
✓One intake per year, annual application
✓Not confirmed against the funder's page. Check before you apply.
Your real odds
Acceptance rates are not published, but this nationally administered program draws hundreds of global applicants for a single annual intake.
The Korean government backs the program, and selection reflects both startup fundamentals and fit with the Korean ecosystem, so competition is real and the pool is international.
What it takes
Check eligibility and review program details1 to 2 hrs
Prepare pitch deck, business plan, and team info1 to 2 weeks
Submit application online1 to 2 hrs
Worth knowing
If entering South Korea or the broader Asian market is on your roadmap, the ecosystem access here matters as much as the funding itself, and applicants who treat it that way tend to make a stronger case.
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