2026 Samsung Financial C-Lab Outside

About

An accelerator program designed for startups with innovative ideas, offering substantial financial support, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities with Samsung Financial Networks to refine business models and explore joint ventures. Participants can propose solutions to specific challenges or free topics, with additional benefits for eligible startups based in Seoul.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  30 million KRW in business support for finalists
• 🏆Additional Prize
  1 million KRW for the best team from each financial institution and support for CES participation
• 🌐Collaboration Opportunities
  5 months of collaboration and mentoring with Samsung Financial Networks employees to refine business models and discover joint ventures
• 📈Follow-up Business Cooperation
  Consideration for equity investment through strategic funds and promotion of collaborative outcomes
• 🎤Networking Opportunities
  Access to global networking, pitching, and promotional activities for successful collaborations.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to startups with innovative ideas and technologies regardless of industry or company type
• Must propose solutions related to challenges from Samsung Financial Networks or free topics
• Startups located in Seoul and established for less than 10 years may receive additional support through the Seoul Startup Hub
• No specific restrictions on industry; applicable sectors include AI, fintech, healthcare, mobility, data, robotics, insurtech, IT, and blockchain.

Participation Commitments

• Must submit required documents by the application deadline
• Participation in the first round of evaluations from April 6 to May 15, 2026
• Engagement in solution co-development and mentoring from May 18 to October 2, 2026
• Final presentation and award ceremony at the end of October 2026.

Target Region

Open to startups based in South Korea and global startups

Target Sector

Focused on technology sectors including AI, fintech, healthcare, and more