2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1028+ words) Fri, September 11, 2026 “Existing support systems often struggle because they are designed either for early-stage research, focused on discovery and publications, or later-stage investment, focused on market-ready ventures, leaving a critical gap where hands-on translation and integration of scientific, engineering, and…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1149+ words) Tue, September 08, 2026 The Ministry of SMEs and Startups opened applications in March 2026 for its Global Startup Commercialization Program. The program selects foreign-founded companies operating in Korea and provides average commercialization support of KRW 50 million, with all application and evaluation procedures…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1348+ words) Tue, September 08, 2026 South Korea is putting more venture capital behind young technology companies. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups reported that new venture investment reached a record KRW 8.87 trillion in the first half of 2026, up 54.3% year over year. Companies three…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1131+ words) Mon, September 07, 2026 In June, MSS also opened the climate-tech edition of its public-private “Everyone’s Challenge” program. Eight corporate and public-sector demand organizations presented 82 collaboration challenges, with around 60 startups targeted for selection and up to KRW 140 million available for prototype development…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (1424+ words) Sun, September 06, 2026 A recent Korean case illustrates how the difference between a fund’s target and its final size can matter beyond the initial fundraising period. In July, DealSite reported that Daily Partners was again competing for a Korea Fund of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (881+ words) Sat, September 05, 2026 Venture capital has always relied on comparison. Investors look at revenue, customer growth, hiring, fundraising history, and expansion speed to identify companies with the potential for exceptional returns. These indicators are still important, but they become much harder…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1477+ words) Sat, September 05, 2026 A startup can spend months burning runway, opening its systems, and handing over hard-won technical knowledge—only to hear, “The pilot was successful,” and then watch the corporate partner walk away with almost no downside. That is the…...