Kingo Spring, a firm specializing in early-stage startup investment and development, is accepting applications for the inaugural cohort of the Kingo Seoul Springboard Program. The program is being run in partnership with the Seoul Business Agency's Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok as part of the 2026 Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok Early-Stage Startup Batch Program.
The program targets companies founded within the past seven years that maintain a headquarters, branch or research facility in Seoul. It is designed to support early-stage startup growth through investment linkage, mentoring, accelerating and networking opportunities.
A total of 10 companies will be selected. Applications are open through 11:59 p.m. on June 15.
Following the deadline, document screening is scheduled for June 17, with presentation evaluations on June 23. Final selections will be announced June 24.
Selected companies will receive direct investment of at least 30 million won ($21,700), along with venture capital follow-on investment connections, business networking support, recommendations for the TIPS and LIPS programs, priority consideration for a move-in slot at Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok, and tailored consulting and education programs.
Top-performing companies will also receive an invitation to participate in a final demo day organized by the Seoul Business Agency.
Interested companies can apply through an online application link and must submit an application form, an IR deck and a 2025 balance sheet. Venture company certification documents are required only from companies that hold such certification.
"We plan to run the program to support early-stage startups in attracting investment and growing their businesses," a Kingo Spring official said. "We will ensure that support is tailored to each participating company's stage of development."
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