Archive · 15 Dec 2025
IIT Kanpur Partners with South Korea for UpStart 2025
IIT Kanpur, a famous school in India, teamed up with a company from South Korea called Unicorn Incubator.
They organized a big event called UpStart 2025, where new businesses can show their ideas to important people who can help them grow.
This event was special because it was the first time it was held outside of India, in Seoul, South Korea.
Twelve new businesses, along with investors and a group from India, attended the event.
It was a great chance for these new businesses to meet people who can give them advice and support, and to connect with bigger markets around the world.
IIT Kanpur's Entrepreneurship Cell partnered with South Korean company Unicorn Incubator for UpStart 2025.
The event was held in Seoul, South Korea, on December 12, 2024, marking its first international hosting.
Twelve startups, investors, and VCs participated in the business model pitching competition.
Evify, a regional winner from India, and the Indian delegation from Startup India were present.
The event aimed to provide exposure, mentorship, and resources for South Korean and international startups.
- Who
- IIT Kanpur's Entrepreneurship Cell and Unicorn Incubator
- What
- UpStart 2025 business model pitching competition
- When
- December 12, 2024
- Where
- KITA Startup Space, COEX, Seoul, South Korea
- Why
- To provide exposure, mentorship, and resources for startups, and to foster international collaboration
- Event Name
- UpStart 2025
- Organizers
- Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kanpur and Unicorn Incubator
- Location
- KITA Startup Space, COEX, Seoul, South Korea
- Date
- December 12, 2024
- Participants
- 12 startups, investors, VCs, and Indian delegation
- Significance
- First international hosting of UpStart