Seoul National University Technology Holdings and the Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator(GBSA) are recruiting outstanding technology-based startups in the eastern Gyeonggi region. Interested companies are encouraged to apply for the 2025 Eastern Gyeonggi Startup Innovation Space Open Ground program.
Program Overview
-Program Name: 2025 Eastern Gyeonggi Startup Innovation Space Open Ground
-Number of Companies Selected: 20
-Eligibility: Technology-based startups and prospective entrepreneurs established within the last seven years, with headquarters, branches, research centers, or factories registered—or planned to be registered—by October 31, 2025, in Hanam, Gwangju, Yeoju, Icheon, or Yangpyeong.
Support Provided
Investment Attraction & Capacity Building
-Business diagnosis and customized mentoring
-IR consulting, IR material redesign, mock IR sessions
-One-on-one investor roundtables and networking opportunities
Collaboration with Large & Mid-Sized Enterprises
-Partner matching and one-on-one business meetings
-Specialized PoC mentoring and validation opportunities
-PoC funding support (approximately 15 million KRW)
Performance Sharing & Follow-up Investment
-Direct investment from Seoul National University Technology Holdings (approximately 100 million KRW)
-Recommendation for TIPS (Tech Incubator Program for Startups) and follow-up investment connection
Application Deadline
-July 7, 2025 (Monday) at 18:00 KST
How to Apply
-Submit applications via Google Forms (https://forms.gle/JdVuWAKvvwsU7AbY8) or the Gyeonggi Startup Platform (www.gsp.or.kr).
Online Pre-Briefing Session
-Date & Time: June 20, 2025 (Friday) from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM KST
- Link: https://snu-ac-kr.zoom.us/j/89740095997?pwd=qUmOzt1MbW9rNiYDLcLjb9A0R9mpCw.1
Contact Information
-Seoul National University Technology Holdings: growth_program@sth.snu.ac.kr / +82-2-880-2030
-GESPA Startup Hub Team: gb4285@gbsa.or.kr / +82-31-830-8547