Korea Venture Association opens recruitment for COMEUP 2026 startup program

The Korea Venture Association has announced a recruitment period, ending November 13, for startups participating in the Open Innovation (OI) Meetup at the COMEUP 2026 global venture and startup festival.

The OI Meetup program aims to connect domestic and international large and medium-sized enterprises with venture and startups to explore technology verification, business cooperation, and overseas expansion opportunities. Approximately 40 companies, including LG Electronics and Kimberly-Clark, are scheduled to participate. Key collaboration sectors include AI, robotics, mobility, fintech, smart construction, advanced materials, and healthcare.

COMEUP 2026 will be held from December 9 to 11 at COEX in Seoul. The event is hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and co-organized by the Korea Startup Forum and the Korea Venture Capital Association.