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OASIS 6: Foreigner's Startup Competition (Jump Up Start Up 2026)

Friday, Jul 24, 2026

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Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026

Jul 24, 2026

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Aug 11, 2026

Seoul

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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

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.