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Wonju seeks operator for Green Startup Town
Wonju is seeking an organization to run its Green Startup Town, a business support centre in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
The centre is located at Sangji University and provides space and support for local startups.
Its operator will select tenant companies, manage the facilities, offer advice and help businesses commercialise products, attract investment and expand overseas.
The city plans to pay about 932 million won a year for the work, within the available budget.
The contract is due to run from Feb.
1, 2027, to Dec.
31, 2029.
Eligible organisations must apply in person at Wonju City Hall from Nov.
23 to 25; applications by post or email are not accepted.
A city committee will assess applicants in December and choose an operator based on its ability and operating plan.
Wonju is seeking an agency to operate the Green Startup Town, a hub for supporting local startups.
The operator will recruit and select resident businesses, manage the facility and provide business and investment support.
The town is located at Sangji University and covers 6,741 square metres across six above-ground floors and one basement level.
The contract will run from February 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, with an annual fee of about 932 million won.
Applications must be submitted in person to Wonju City Hall from November 23 to 25, and the city plans to select an operator in December.
- Who
- Wonju City is seeking a professional agency to operate the Green Startup Town.
- What
- The operator will manage the facility and support resident startups, including with business growth and investment.
- When
- Applications are due in person from November 23 to 25. The contract is scheduled to run from February 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029.
- Where
- The Green Startup Town is at Sangji University in Wonju, South Korea.
- Why
- The city wants to foster local startups and strengthen the startup ecosystem.
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Yonhap reported that Wonju City was seeking a professional operator for the Green Startup Town.
Applicants must submit their applications in person to Wonju City Hall.
The city plans to assess applicants and select an operator.
The planned operating contract begins.
The planned operating contract ends.
- Location
- Sangji University, Wonju
- Facility size
- 6,741 square metres; one basement floor and six above-ground floors
- Annual operating fee
- About 932 million won
- Application period
- November 23–25, 2026
- Contract period
- February 1, 2027–December 31, 2029
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What people are saying
We will select an institution with expertise so that the Green Startup Town can establish itself as a growth hub for local startups.