1. K-Startup Grand Challenge
□ Eligibility for Application to the K-Startup Grand Challenge
◦ Pre-startups or startups established within seven (7) years of incorporation
* However, for startups in emerging industry sectors, applications are accepted up to ten (10) years from the date of incorporation.
** The date of incorporation must be on or after May 7, 2019 (or on or after May 7, 2016 for startups in new industry sectors).
◦ The representative (CEO) of the (pre-)startup must not be a Korean national
* In cases where there are multiple representatives, all representatives must hold non-Korean nationality.
□ Application Period: May 6 (Wed), 2026 – June 17 (Wed), 2026, 15:00 (KST)
□ Application Method: Online application via the K-StartupGrand Challenge website
◦ URL : https://ksgc.global
2. International Student Track
□ Eligibility for the International Student Track
◦ A pre-startup team composed of university (undergraduate or graduate) students, led by an international student currently
enrolled in a university (or graduate school) in Korea
◦ A startup team in which at least fifty percent (50%) of the members are international students
◦ A startup team that includes either international students expected to graduate by 2027 or graduate student
□ Application Period: July 13(Mon), 2026 – August 14(Fri), 2026, 15:00 (KST)
□ Application Method: Online application via the K-StartupGrand Challenge website
◦ URL : https://ksgc.global
3. Prize Money with Financial Support
4. Contact Information
□ K-Startup Grand Challenge Secretariat
◦E-mail : apply@ksgc.global
◦ Telephone☎ : +82-31-780-9077