○ Applications will be accepted until August 22 from Gyeonggi-based startups seeking to participate in the New York investment attraction support program
○ Cooperating with CNT Tech in Korea and Plug and Play in the USA to support local investment relations, investment counseling, and more
– Participation in the United Korean Founders’ (UKF) global startup event to also provide networking opportunities

Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator are recruiting companies to join the “2025 New York Investment Attraction Program for Gyeonggi Startups’ Global Growth Support,” designed to help startups in the province enter the US market. Applications will be accepted until August 22.

This program offers customized startup planning (acceleration), local demo days, and exchange programs for promising startups in Gyeonggi seeking to expand to the US. The goal is to enhance opportunities for commercialization and investment by connecting participants with local investors and business leaders.

Eligible companies are startups headquartered in Gyeonggi Province that have been in business for seven years or less, with a maximum of ten years allowed for new industry sectors. Twenty promising companies in technology fields such as content, fintech, and digital healthcare will be selected through document review and presentation evaluations.

Selected companies will receive comprehensive support throughout the program, including assessments of global expansion capabilities, investor relations (IR) capability enhancement consultations, New York investment briefing (IR) and one-on-one investment consultations, participation in the global startup event (KOOM 2025) hosted by the United Korean Founders (UKF), and follow-up investment connections.

In collaboration with CNT Tech and Plug and Play, meetings with local venture capitalists (VCs) will be arranged. During the program, participants will also attend the “KOOM 2025” event hosted by the UKF to gain insights from experienced entrepreneurs and engage in networking opportunities. Companies that stand out may also receive direct investment of up to KRW 1 billion and connections to the private investment-led Technology Startup Support (TIPS) program.

Companies wishing to participate can apply online via the Gyeonggi Startup Platform (www.gsp.or.kr) by 5 p.m. on August 22. For further information, contact the Startup Global Team at the Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator (Phone: +82-31-8039-7104).

Park Yang-deok, Director of Gyeonggi Province’s Venture & Startup Division stated, “This program is an exceptional opportunity for startups in the province to expand and grow in the US market,” adding, “We will continue to expand opportunities for outstanding startups to go global and scale up.”