[Startup Research Institute] Information on the 2023 Startup Express (Startup Competition)

The 2023 Startup Express Summer Season (Startup Competition) is ongoing!

The Korea University Startup Institute is holding a startup tournament for those who dream of starting a business!

As a startup competition designed to select an original and business-friendly model, the winning team will be provided with a workspace at the Startup Station, operating costs, education fees, and more!

* Qualifications

- A team with at least 1 KUBS (undergraduate or graduate) student, or an alumni (less than 5 years) (includes double majors, dual degrees, and minors)

- A team that has received support (workspace, funding, etc.) from another university’s Campus Town should contact campustown@korea.ac.kr or 02-3290-4666 to check for eligibility!

(If a team received or is currently receiving benefits from another university’s Campus Town, then it may not be allowed to apply due to benefit duplication matters)

* Awards

1. The Winning Teams:

Seung Myung-Ho Entrepreneurship Award (1 Team): Startup Support Cash worth 5 million KRW and an opportunity to move into the Startup Station

Iljin Startup Award (1 Team): Startup Support Cash worth 5 million KRW and an opportunity to move into the Startup Station

Participation Award (0 Teams): Startup Support Cash worth 4 million KRW and an opportunity to move into the Startup Station

2. Other Awards (Social Venture Award): Cash prize and an opportunity to participate in The Stage Program

* Application Process

1. Preliminary Rounds

- Registration: April 17 (Mon) 9 a.m. – May 7 (Sun) 11:59 p.m.

- How to register: Submit the following through e-mail [refer to the Startup Station website]

1) 1 Basic Information Form (must write the Name/University/Major/Phone number/E-mail)

2) 1 page of Team Introduction (any format, must submit in PDF)

3) 1 Business Introduction Video (maximum 2 minutes)

- Submit to: kubsstartup@korea.ac.kr

2. Announcement of qualified teams

- May 17 (Wed) (Individual notice will be sent if qualified)

3. Interview

- May 23 (Tues) (Individual notice will be sent if the team is accepted)

4. Final Results and Awarding Ceremony

- June 2 (Fri)

* Inquiries
-kubsstartup@korea.ac.kr
-02-3290-1699,2551