AI-powered solutions to navigate and access Korea's startup funding programs
The startup grant ecosystem in South Korea is vast and one of the best funded in the world. Just by the numbers, there are 511 grant programs that total nearly 3.4 trillion KRW in support for pre-incorporation, early- and late-stage companies. Finding and sifting through multiple government sites and year-round announcements to find grants your company is eligible for can significantly cut into important product ideation and development time.
Launch Sesame has done the work for you by compiling information for all grant programs and their related announcements in Korean and English into a free grant database. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to fully utilize all the features and tools of the database.
To most accurately find your matches, you will first need to fill out a 2-minute questionnaire that asks you 12 simple questions, including:
By answering these questions, you automatically weed out grants that don't apply to you, so all the matches you see are relevant from the start.
Using the information you provided, the database will sort every program into three categories:
The “At a Glance” overview at the top of each program page will show you the criteria you meet with a check (✔) or the criteria that disqualifies you with an ✗. For grants with partial matches, it’s worth looking at what criteria you currently don’t meet to see if any adjustments to your business idea, location, etc. would be worthwhile.
Launch Sesame also tracks and updates in real-time new application announcements related to all grants. You can find these announcements updated and traslated in real time directly on the Announcements page, or on individual program pages. This is especially valuable for programs with multiple tracks or phases that happen throughout the year, or new spontaneous announcements that can be easy to miss.
Each program page also has a visual of the typical timeline. This includes the usual announcement period, the application window, and the length of support. This gives you a clear picture of not just whether you qualify, but when to apply and how long the funding or program support will last - so you can plan ahead instead of reacting when an announcement drops.
Once your matches are ready, you can narrow them further with additional filters, including type of support (cash grants, R&D funding, mentorship/incubation, or office space), funding amount, application status, and region. These filters stay locked until you complete your profile in Step 1. As soon as you submit the questionnaire, every filter unlocks.
If you're looking for a specific type of support (i.e., cash grants rather than mentorship programs), applying the type of support filter narrows your list to only that category, so you're not manually scanning every full and partial match to find what actually fits your needs.
Getting matched to the right grants shouldn't mean digging through dozens of government sites and scattered announcements. By using Launch Sesame's free grant database tool, you get a personalized, up-to-date view of every program you qualify for - full and partial matches, real-time announcements, and the timelines you need to plan your application, all in one place. Fill out the two-minute questionnaire below to see your matches and start applying for funding your business already qualifies for.
Answer a few questions and discover the grants you're eligible for instantly.
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Answer a few questions to discover grants you're eligible for.
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