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AI+ OpenData Challenge

AI+ OpenData Challenge

Funds Korean AI startups solving public-service problems with operational data and a route to government deployment.

Between cyclesMinistry of SMEs and StartupsSouth Korea

Korean AI startups can win KRW 100 million by solving one of six public-service problems with operational data from government institutions. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups runs the AI+ OpenData Challenge as a problem-led competition rather than a general startup grant. Each challenge supplies a real institutional need and the data needed to build and test a solution. One startup wins each probl…

Covers AI products built against public-institution datasets for business support, public services, safety, operations, and contract-linked deployment.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 5 Aug 2026Source: www.mss.go.kr