COMEUP Global Startup Festival, Korea 2025

About

The COMEUP Global Startup Festival, hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups in South Korea, is set to take place from December 10-12, 2025, at COEX, Seoul, bringing together startups, investors, and corporations from around the world to foster connections and showcase innovative ideas, with a focus on expanding into the Korean market.

Benefits

• Opportunity to connect with over 50,000 attendees from 47+ countries
• Showcase to 1,700 investors
• Access to diverse startup ecosystem sessions with 64 speakers

Eligibility Criteria

• Recognition: Startup must be DPIIT-recognized
• Travel-readiness: Delegates must hold a valid passport (please note the travel and accommodation will be borne by the startups)
• The program is sector agnostic
• Korean Market Vision: Clear articulation of potential to expand into Korean markets.