Applications open year-round
K-Scouter Program
Your Gateway to Korea's Startup Ecosystem
Your Gateway to Korea's Startup Ecosystem
Entering a new market takes more than information. It takes the right network, resources, and local support. K-Scouter helps global startups establish and grow their presence in Korea.
Entering a new market takes more than information. It takes the right network, resources, and local support. K-Scouter helps global startups establish and grow their presence in Korea.
Entering a new market takes more than information. It takes the right network, resources, and local support. K-Scouter helps global startups establish and grow their presence in Korea.
Dareum&Ieum Inc.
Dareum&Ieum Inc.
Dareum&Ieum Inc.
Operator of the Global Startup Center
Operator of the Global Startup Center
Operator of the Global Startup Center
60+ startups supported
60+ startups supported
60+ startups supported
WHAT IS K-SCOUTER
K-Scouter is a soft-landing program for global startups entering Korea. We help you incorporate, secure a startup visa, find your first Korean customers, and connect with investors — with a local team on the ground in Seoul.
K-Scouter is a soft-landing program for global startups entering Korea. We help you incorporate, secure a startup visa, find your first Korean customers, and connect with investors — with a local team on the ground in Seoul.
Government support programs & funding guidance
Government support programs & funding guidance
Investors and accelerators
Investors and accelerators
Corporate partners & PoC opportunities
Corporate partners & PoC opportunities
Startup ecosystem organizations
Startup ecosystem organizations
Korea market entry support
Korea market entry support
Open year-round · All support provided in English · No application fee · No equity taken
Open year-round · All support provided in English · No application fee · No equity taken
Open year-round · All support provided in English · No application fee · No equity taken
Why Korea?
Why Korea?
The ideal test bed for Asia
Market
A trend-sensitive market with rapid technology adoption and highly connected digital consumers.
Capital
An active accelerator, VC and corporate investment ecosystem with growing demand for innovative global technologies.
Market
A trend-sensitive market with rapid technology adoption and highly connected digital consumers.
Capital
An active accelerator, VC and corporate investment ecosystem with growing demand for innovative global technologies.
Government Support
Startup-friendly policies, foreign-founder initiatives, and commercialization support.
Infrastructure
World-leading ICT infrastructure and a strong AI, DeepTech and innovation ecosystem.
Government Support
Startup-friendly policies, foreign-founder initiatives, and commercialization support.
Infrastructure
World-leading ICT infrastructure and a strong AI, DeepTech and innovation ecosystem.
Korea is more than a market — it is an ideal test bed for innovation and a gateway to expansion across Asia.
Korea is more than a market — it is an ideal test bed for innovation and a gateway to expansion across Asia.
Why Dareum&Ieum
Why Dareum&Ieum
The operator behind K-Scouter
We operate government-commissioned startup programs for foreign founders in Korea — and we bring that same infrastructure to K-Scouter.
We operate government-commissioned startup programs for foreign founders in Korea — and we bring that same infrastructure to K-Scouter.
We operate government-commissioned startup programs for foreign founders in Korea — and we bring that same infrastructure to K-Scouter.
Startups incubated
OASIS graduates
Incorporations
Startup visas issued
Investor matches
1:1 consultations
Global Startup Center
Foreign-founder hub &
program base
Global Startup Office
Dedicated office &
residency space
Expert Pool
13 internal + 43 external +
21 global experts
Global Startup Center
Foreign-founder hub &
program base
Global Startup Office
Dedicated office &
residency space
Expert Pool
13 internal + 43 external +
21 global experts
Global Startup Center
Foreign-founder hub &
program base
Global Startup Office
Dedicated office &
residency space
Expert Pool
13 internal + 43 external +
21 global experts
What We Offer
What We Offer
The ideal test bed for Asia
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Business Establishment
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Korean startup visa (D-8-4) pathway guidance
Korean startup visa (D-8-4) pathway guidance
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Company incorporation and office support
Company incorporation and office support
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Legal, accounting & office space connections
Legal, accounting & office space connections
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Market Intelligence & Access
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Korea market insights & industry analysis
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Customer discovery & market validation
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Business matching and access to local stakeholders
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Market Intelligence & Access
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Korea market insights & industry analysis
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Customer discovery & market validation
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Business matching and access to local stakeholders
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Business Establishment
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Korean startup visa (D-8-4) pathway guidance
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Company incorporation and office support
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Legal, accounting & office space connections
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Market Intelligence & Access
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Korea market insights & industry analysis
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Customer discovery & market validation
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Business matching and access to local stakeholders
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Investment Opportunities
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Introductions to Korean ACs, VCs & CVCs
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Investor matchmaking sessions & IR pitching
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Investment readiness support
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Investment Opportunities
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Introductions to Korean ACs, VCs & CVCs
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Investor matchmaking sessions & IR pitching
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Investment readiness support
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Corporate Collaboration
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Corporate introductions
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Open innovation programs & PoC matching
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Pilot project facilitation
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Corporate Collaboration
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Corporate introductions
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Open innovation programs & PoC matching
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Pilot project facilitation
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Investment Opportunities
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Introductions to Korean ACs, VCs & CVCs
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Investor matchmaking sessions & IR pitching
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Investment readiness support
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Corporate Collaboration
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Corporate introductions
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Open innovation programs & PoC matching
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Pilot project facilitation
You don't need a complete plan to start. Tell us where you are and we'll take it from there.
You don't need a complete plan to start. Tell us where you are and we'll take it from there.
You don't need a complete plan to start.
Tell us where you are and we'll take it from there.
Who Should Apply?
Who Should Apply?
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Foreign-founded companies (less than 7 years, 10 years for deep tech)
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Primarily tech-related companies, but companies generating revenue overseas are also eligible
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Interest in entering and growing in Korean market
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Teams committed to entering Korea, with dedicated members available for long-term local execution
Artificial Intelligence
DeepTech
SaaS
FinTech
HealthTech
BioTech
Robotics
Mobility
Enterprise Solutions
Applications are open to all sectors, with priority given to differentiated technologies.
Applications are open to all sectors, with priority given to differentiated technologies.
FAQ
FAQ
Ready to Grow in Korea?
Share a few details about your company and we'll help you take the first step.
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Open year-round
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All support provided in English
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No application fee · No equity taken