2nd Foreigner's Startup Competition JUMPUP STARTUP 2026 Application
The Seoul Global Center's Jump Up, Start Up 2026 competition aims to discover outstanding business ideas from foreign prospective and early-stage entrepreneurs in Korea and supports their successful settlement through IR deck improvement, expert mentoring and other various support.
Eligibility
- Target: Foreign (prospective) entrepreneurs who wish to start a tech business in Korea
- Ineligible Applicants: Previous winners of the K-Startup Grand Challenge or OASIS-6
※Refer to the Application Guide for more details
You can read more about the evaluation of applicants and participants in our analysis here.
Important Timeline
- Application Period: July 24 (Fri) – Aug 11 (Tue), 2026
- Announcement of 1st Round (Document Screening) Results: Sep 11 (Fri), 2026 (Tentative)
- IR Bootcamp (For 1st round qualifiers): Sep 15 (Tue), 2026
- Pitch Competition & Award Ceremony: Sep 30 (Wed), 2026 (Morning rehearsal is mandatory)
Prize Money & Benefits
- Total Prize: 1st: 2 million KRW; 2nd: 1 million KRW; 3rd: 700,000 KRW
- Visa & Startup Support:
- 1st Place: Awarded 30 prerequisite OASIS points and OASIS-6 completion certificate.
- 1st~3rd Place: OASIS-8 (Corporation Establishment Support) fast-track
- 1st round finalist : Receive bonus points when applying for Seoul Global Center's OASIS-7 (Incubation Office). Access to IR Bootcamp and expert consulting services
Important Notes
✅ Applications submitted by a third party or with incomplete documents will be excluded from screening
✅ Selected participants will be notified individually after 1st Round (Document Screening)
✅ If absent after selected as participant, future participation in Seoul Global Center's education and programs may be restricted.
