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Seoul seeks 27 startups for second-half residency at Gongdeok hub
Seoul and the Seoul Business Agency are seeking 27 companies to move into Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok.
The call is open to technology-based businesses founded within the past seven years, or within the past 10 years if they work in a new industry.
Applications must be submitted through the Startup Plus platform by Oct.
16.
The city will assess applications and presentations, then announce the selected companies on Nov.
11.
Selected companies will receive private office space sized for four to 20 people, depending on the business.
The standard stay is two years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions after reviews.
They will also be offered business guidance, investment connections and networking support.
Seoul and the Seoul Business Agency are recruiting 27 startups for the second-half 2026 residency at Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok.
Eligible applicants are technology-based companies founded within the past seven years, or within the past 10 years in new-industry fields.
Applications are being accepted through the Startup Plus platform until October 16.
The city plans to announce the final selections on November 11 after document and presentation evaluations.
Selected companies will receive private office space and support including business development, investment connections and networking.
- Who
- Seoul and the Seoul Business Agency are seeking 27 startups.
- What
- They are recruiting companies for the second-half 2026 residency at Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok.
- When
- Applications close October 16, 2026. The final selections are due to be announced November 11.
- Where
- Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok, Seoul.
- Why
- To provide promising companies with a basis for growth and support them with investment and cooperation opportunities.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Through this recruitment of resident companies, we will lay the groundwork for promising companies to grow and support them with various investment and cooperation opportunities.
Seoul and the Seoul Business Agency announced the recruitment of 27 companies.
The application period is due to close.
The city plans to announce the final selections after document and presentation evaluations.
- Number of startups sought
- 27
- Application deadline
- October 16, 2026
- Selection announcement
- November 11, 2026
- Basic residency period
- 2 years
- Possible extensions
- Up to two extensions of 1 year each
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