From the early-stage idea phase of startups, delivers business item development and patent rights acquisition through patent consulting
Program Description
Provides customized IP consulting support to help prospective entrepreneurs develop excellent ideas into knowledge property (IP)-based business items and connect to startup launch
Eligibility Criteria
Prospective entrepreneurs
From the early-stage idea phase of startups, delivers business item development and intellectual property rights acquisition through IP-based consulting
Announcements (28)
Open
Mentoring, consulting, and education
충북 제37기(26년 4기) IP창업존 특화과정((예비)창업자 및 「모두의 창업」선정자 대상) 교육생 모집 공고
Chungbuk 37th Session (2026 Q4) IP Startup Zone Specialized Program - Student Recruitment Notice (for Prospective Entrepreneurs and 'Everyone's Startup' Selected Participants)
The Chungbuk Intellectual Property Center at the Cheongju Chamber of Commerce and Industry is recruiting students for the '2026 IP Startup ZONE 37th Session' designed to maximize intellectual property rights acquisition and commercialization for prospective entrepreneurs, university students, and the general public who have ideas and technologies based on intellectual property.
2026.08.12 – 2026.09.03
2026.08.12
2026.09.03
Open
Mentoring, consulting, and education
2026년 광주 IP(지식재산)디딤돌 IP창업존 62기(26년 4기) 모집 공고
2026 Gwangju IP (Intellectual Property) Stepping Stone IP Startup Zone 62nd Cohort (Year 26, 4th Session) Recruitment Announcement
The Gwangju Branch of the Korean Intellectual Property Association (Gwangju Intellectual Property Center) operates the "IP Startup Zone 62nd Cohort (Year 26, 4th Session)" to contribute to the vitalization of the regional startup ecosystem by discovering ideas within Gwangju Metropolitan City, developing them into intellectual property, and linking them to commercialization.
We invite many participants who are interested in entrepreneurship and intellectual property.
2026.08.13 – 2026.09.04
2026.08.13
2026.09.04
Open
Mentoring, consulting, and education
[인천지식재산센터] IP디딤돌 아이디어 권리화 지원사업 모집 공고
[Incheon Intellectual Property Center] IP Stepping Stone Idea Rightsization Support Project Recruitment Notice
The Incheon Intellectual Property Center discovers prospective entrepreneurs with excellent ideas and technologies within Incheon and provides connected support from idea creation to commercialization.
We are operating the domestic patent application support project under the IP Stepping Stone Program as follows. We welcome active participation from prospective entrepreneurs preparing to secure intellectual property rights and start businesses.
* IP: Intellectual Property
2026.02.11 – 2026.10.30
2026.02.11
2026.10.30
Open
Mentoring, consulting, and education
[충남] 2026년 IP디딤돌프로그램 아이디어 권리화 지원사업 모집 공고
[Chungcheongnam-do] 2026 IP Stepping Stone Program - Idea Commercialization Support Project Recruitment Announcement
The Chungcheongnam-do Intellectual Property Center under the Chungcheongnam-do Northern Chamber of Commerce and Industry is recruiting applicants for the "2026 IP Stepping Stone Program Idea Commercialization Support Project" to support innovation-based startups based on intellectual property (IP) by discovering creative ideas from prospective entrepreneurs in the province, concretizing them as business items, and facilitating IP registration and commercialization. We welcome applications from interested individuals.
2026.02.11 – 2026.11.06
2026.02.11
2026.11.06
Open
Mentoring, consulting, and education
2026년 IP디딤돌 프로그램 지원대상 모집 공고
2026 IP Stepping Stone Program - Support Target Recruitment Notice
The Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Economic Promotion Foundation (Gangwon Intellectual Property Center) is recruiting applicants for the "2026 IP Stepping Stone Program" to discover creative ideas from prospective entrepreneurs, develop them into concrete business items, and support their commercialization, thereby promoting intellectual property (IP)-based startup establishment. We welcome applications from interested parties.
2026.02.09 – 2026.11.30
2026.02.09
2026.11.30
Closed
Mentoring, consulting, and education
[인천] 2026년 IP창업존 50기 교육생 모집 공고
[Incheon] 2026 IP Startup Zone 50th Cohort Recruitment Announcement
The Incheon Intellectual Property Center discovers promising pre-founders with excellent ideas and technologies within Incheon and provides integrated support from idea creation to commercialization. We plan to operate the IP Startup Zone 50th educational cohort, which is an intellectual property-based startup education program under the IP Stepping Stone support project, as detailed below. We welcome the active participation of (pre-)founders who are preparing to secure intellectual property rights and launch their ventures.
2026.08.03 – 2026.08.21
2026.08.03
2026.08.21
Closed
Mentoring, consulting, and education
2026년 서울지식재산센터 IP디딤돌 IP창업존 32기 교육생 모집(2026년 1차)
2026 Seoul Intellectual Property Center IP Stepping Stone IP Startup Zone Cohort 32 Educational Program Recruitment (2026 1st Round)
The Seoul Intellectual Property Center is recruiting students for IP Startup Zone Cohort 32.
The "Seoul Intellectual Property Center" is a Regional Intellectual Property Center designated by the Korean Intellectual Property Office, operated by the Seoul Economic Promotion Agency (SBA), a funded institution of Seoul. It supports Seoul citizens and businesses in creating, protecting, and utilizing intellectual property.
The "Seoul Intellectual Property Center" operates the "IP Startup Zone" annually for Seoul citizens and prospective entrepreneurs. It provides practical startup education covering everything from generating startup ideas to securing intellectual property rights, developing commercialization strategies, and establishing business models. This initiative aims to contribute to the activation of Seoul's startup ecosystem. We welcome the participation of prospective and early-stage entrepreneurs located in Seoul.
※ Upon completion of this program, participants will receive a refund of the self-funded portion of the IP Stepping Stone Program (please refer to the announcement for detailed support requirements).
※ The IP Startup Zone is conducted three times per year. If you are unable to participate in this cohort, please apply for the 2nd and 3rd recruitment rounds (held during September-November; detailed schedule will be posted on the Seoul Intellectual Property Center website at ipseoul.kr).
★ Application Process
1. Access the Seoul Economic Promotion Agency website (sba.seoul.kr) → Business Application → Locate "IP Startup Zone Cohort 32 Recruitment Notice" in the Active Programs list
2. Complete the application form (using the attached template)
3. Click the "Apply" button in the announcement ※Registration/Login required
2026.08.03 – 2026.08.14
2026.08.03
2026.08.14
Closed
Entrepreneurship education
[충남] 43기 IP창업교육 여성 특화 과정 교육생 모집 공고
[Chungcheongnam-do] 43rd Session IP Startup Education Women-Focused Program - Recruitment Announcement
The Chungcheongnam-do Knowledge Property Center at the Chungnam Northern Chamber of Commerce and Industry operates 'IP Startup Education' for prospective and current entrepreneurs with creative ideas in the province. We look forward to your keen interest and active participation.
2026.07.20 – 2026.07.31
2026.07.20
2026.07.31
Closed
Mentoring, consulting, and education
2026년 IP창업Zone 34기 교육 교육생 모집
2026 IP Startup Zone 34th Session - Trainee Recruitment
The Changwon Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Gyeongnam Intellectual Property Center) is operating the '2026 34th Session IP Startup Zone Training' to raise awareness of intellectual property within Gyeongnam Province and cultivate intellectual property talent. We welcome applications from interested individuals.
2026.06.22 – 2026.07.08
2026.06.22
2026.07.08
Closed
Mentoring, consulting, and education
2026년 세종지식재산센터 IP창업존 30기 교육생 모집
2026 Sejong Intellectual Property Center IP Startup Zone 30th Cohort Enrollment
The Sejong Intellectual Property Center (Korea Invention Promotion Organization Sejong Branch) is recruiting prospective founders and early-stage entrepreneurs (established after 26.01.01) in Sejong to discover and develop creative ideas and promote intellectual property-based startups. We are operating the '2026 30th IP Startup ZONE' educational program and welcome your interest and participation.