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AroundX

AroundX

Funds Korean startups building products and market access with global companies through open-innovation projects.

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Korean startups can receive up to KRW 200 million while building technology and market projects with one of 17 global companies. AroundX is the Ministry of SMEs and Startups’ open-innovation route for startups that need a corporate partner, technical input, or an international route to market. The first stage matches selected startups with companies across technology and industry. MSS supplies com…

What this grant funds

Covers joint technology development, commercialization, technical consulting, training, and international market work with participating global corporations.

Key facts
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.Grant
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