The Top 25 Accelerators in Seoul

Empowering Innovation: Unveiling Canada's Top 25 Startup Accelerators

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Overview

Are you an early-stage startup founder looking to accelerate your growth? Look no further than Seoul, South Korea. With its vibrant startup ecosystem and numerous accelerator programs, Seoul has become a hotbed for innovation and entrepreneurship. In this blog post, we will dive into the world of startup accelerators in Seoul, exploring the opportunities they offer and the resources they provide to help startups thrive.Seoul is home to a diverse range of accelerators, each with its own unique focus and expertise. Whether you're in the tech industry, e-commerce, or even the food and beverage sector, there's an accelerator in Seoul that can cater to your specific needs. These programs not only provide startups with funding, but also offer mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to a vast network of investors and industry experts. With a supportive and collaborative startup community, Seoul is the perfect place for ambitious founders to take their startups to the next level. So, if you're ready to supercharge your startup's growth, read on to discover the top accelerators in Seoul and how they can help you achieve your goals.

The Top 25 Accelerators in Seoul

1.

500 Startups Korea

Join one of our only Series A programs in the heart of South Korea for 8-weeks of growth and strategy.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

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Open
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Investments
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218
Exits
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2010

HOW IT WORKS

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8 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Seed, Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

Antler Korea

Antler Korea provides support to early-stage startups in South Korea through mentorship, funding, and access to a global network of advisors.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Exits
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2019

HOW IT WORKS

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6 months
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In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Pre-Seed, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
1.

Bigbang Angels

An accelerator and venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups in various industries

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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2012

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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In-Person
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Equity Unknown
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Crowdfunding, Early Stage Venture, Non Equity Assistance, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Agriculture
AgTech
Artificial Intelligence
Electronics
Health Care
1.

Crevisse

A startup studio that builds and invests in early-stage companies in various industries.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Hybrid
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Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
1.

DreamPlus

An incubator focused on startups in the internet, mobile, and technology sectors, providing office space, mentorship, and funding.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Exits
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2014

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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In-Person
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Equity Unknown
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Pre-Seed, Seed

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Internet
Mobile
Tech
1.

FuturePlay

FuturePlay is a Finnish mobile game development company that creates engaging and innovative games for players around the world.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Exits
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2013

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Hybrid
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Equity Unknown
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Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Big Data
Hardware
Health Care
1.

Gold Ark

We salute all entrepreneurs who do not stop taking on challenges to change the world today. To create a better world, Accelerator Gold Ark is looking for new unicorn candidates.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2019

HOW IT WORKS

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1 year
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
Manufacturing
1.

Heritage Blocks

Heritage Blocks is a manufacturer of premium quality concrete blocks that are designed to replicate the look and feel of natural stone.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage Venture, Initial Coin Offering, Late Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Advertising
Blockchain
Consulting
Cryptocurrency
Marketing
1.

K-Startup

K-Startup is a South Korean government-funded program that aims to support and accelerate the growth of global startups in the Korean market.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
14 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Information Technology
Internet
Social Media
Energy
GreenTech
1.

KOISRA Seed Partners

KOISRA Seed Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in and supports early-stage startups in various industries, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2014

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Incubators
Venture Capital
1.

Magna Tips Accelerator

The TIPS program (Private Investment-led Technology Startup Support) is a government-run program that selects a start-up team with technology items that will lead the global market and intensively nurtures promising start-ups.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
1.

MashUp Angels

MashUp Angels is a platform that connects startups with experienced investors and industry experts to help them grow and succeed.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Angel Investment
Incubators
1.

N15 Hardware Accelerator

We make Ideas into real products based on Makerspace

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

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4 months
🏝️
Remote
🀝
6-8% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

Hardware
Management Consulting
1.

NAVER D2 Startup Factory

NAVER D2 Startup Factory is a South Korean startup incubator that supports and invests in early-stage technology companies.

πŸ“
Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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2013

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Artificial Intelligence
Big Data
Cloud Computing
E-Commerce
FinTech
1.

New Paradigm Investment

New Paradigm Investment is an investment firm that seeks to disrupt traditional investment models and strategies through the use of innovative technologies and approaches.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

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16 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
5-10% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Venture Capital
Impact Investing
Agriculture
Circular Economy
HealthTech
1.

Primer

Primer, the first and No.1 startup accelerator in Korea.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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2
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Facilities Support Services
Social Entrepreneurship
Venture Capital
1.

Schmidt

Schmidt is a common German surname that means "smith" or "blacksmith" in English.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
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Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2014

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Finance
Financial Services
1.

Seoul Techno Holdings

Seoul Techno Holdings is a South Korean company that provides engineering, procurement, and construction services for various industries.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
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Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2000

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Hardware
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
1.

Shinhan Future's Lab

Shinhan Future's Lab is a South Korean startup accelerator that provides resources and funding to early-stage companies in various industries.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Finance
Financial Services
1.

SparkLabs Accelerator

SparkLabs Accelerator is a startup accelerator program that provides funding, mentorship, and resources to early-stage companies to help them grow and scale.

πŸ“
Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
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Investments
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5
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Automotive
Enterprise Software
Incubators
1.

Spring Camp

Spring Camp is a recreational program designed for children during their spring break from school.

πŸ“
Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
5-10% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Education
HealthTech
FinTech
Social Impact
B2B
1.

Techstars Korea Accelerator

Techstars Korea Accelerator is a startup accelerator program that provides mentorship, resources, and funding to early-stage tech companies in Korea.

πŸ“
Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2019

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
6% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Consulting
Management Consulting
1.

VentureSquare

VentureSquare is a South Korean media platform that provides information and analysis on startups, technology, and entrepreneurship.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
1.

WECOOK

WECOOK is a meal kit delivery service that provides customers with pre-portioned ingredients and recipes to prepare healthy meals at home with ease.

πŸ“
Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

Coworking
Food and Beverage
1.

Y&Archer

Y&Archer is a marketing agency that specializes in creating and executing strategic campaigns for clients across various industries.

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Seoul
South Korea

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed, Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Consulting
Impact Investing
Management Consulting