# South Korean startup and innovation summits

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-startup-and-innovation-summits
> Updated: 2026-10-15T14:01:47.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, South Korean provinces hosted major startup and innovation summits to foster entrepreneurship and investment.

The Gyeonggi Startup Summit opened in Suwon, featuring 162 startups and international investors from the US, Europe, Japan, and the UK. The event facilitated hundreds of consultations and saw investment agreements totaling approximately 40.9 billion KRW announced on the first day. Governor Chu Mi-ae indicated that the province would support innovation by addressing regulatory hurdles.

Following this, the SuRF 2026 event was held in Incheon at Songdo Convensia. This summit connected startups with large corporations such as KT and Korean Air through open innovation programs. The event also included a student innovation showcase organized by the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education, focusing on sectors like bio, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence to support regional growth.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Incheon hosts SuRF 2026 startup and student innovation event

The SuRF 2026 Incheon event at Songdo Convensia connected startups with investors and corporations, while the Incheon Office of Education showcased student-led startup innovations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/incheon-hosts-surf-2026-startup-and-student-innovation-event

### 2026-10-13: Gyeonggi Startup Summit 2026 opens in Suwon

The 2026 Gyeonggi Startup Summit opened in Suwon, featuring 184 participants, 480 investment consultations, and 40.9 billion KRW in investment agreements.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gyeonggi-startup-summit-2026-opens-in-suwon

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