OASIS 9: Startup Commercialization Support

Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026

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Thursday, Jul 2, 2026

Jun 17, 2026

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Jul 2, 2026

Busan

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Busan Global Startup Immigration Center, operated by Busan Startup Investment Agency, offers OASIS-9 (창업사업화지원 / Startup Commercialization Support) for foreign student entrepreneurs in Busan who want to develop their startup idea and work toward obtaining a technology startup visa (D-8-4). Applications are now open until July 2.

Program Details

Program Period: June – December 2026 (funding must be used by November 2026)
Location: Busan, South Korea
Support Amount: ₩3,000,000 (3 million KRW) per team
Number of Teams Selected: Approximately 5 teams

Eligibility

International students part of startup clubs in Busan-area university or graduate school
Pre-startup (unincorporated) businesses only
Minimum 3 members per team (including team leader)
At least 1 foreign international student on the team
All team members must maintain student status through the end of the program

Preferred Qualifications

Teams composed entirely of foreign international students (+5 bonus points)

Benefits

Commercialization funding for materials, prototyping, outsourcing, IP registration, marketing, and exhibition fees
D-8-4 eligible points: 60 points (divided equally among team members)

Selection Criteria

Team capability & commitment to settling in Busan (30pts)
Feasibility & specificity of the startup idea (30pts)
Technical merit & originality (20pts)
Market potential & growth possibility (20pts)

Application Information

Application Period: June 17 – July 2, 2026 (by 6:00 PM)
Apply Online: www.busanstartup.kr
Inquiry: 양태경 051-715-1791 / [email protected] | 정현주 051-715-1745 / [email protected]