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Global Startup Commercialization Support Program

Global Startup Commercialization Support

Supports foreign-founded startups entering Korea with market localization and expansion assistance.

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The Global Startup Commercialization Support Program is an annual initiative of South Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) that funds foreign-founded startups seeking to establish and scale operations in the Korean market. The 2026 cycle, announced by MSS and open from March 18 to April 10, 2026, offered approximately 15 company slots — up from 10 in the 2025 cycle. The program is conducted…

Korean market entry by foreign-founded startups, funding product development, business-model localization, IP acquisition, and marketing to establish operations in Korea.

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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: koreatechdesk.com