Moduui Changeop 2 Gi Dongnamgwon Rokeolteuraek
Moduui Changeop 2 Gi Dongnamgwon Rokeolteuraek is a national startup project that supports startup ideas in the F&B, fashion, beauty, and living sectors utilizing local resources of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam through step-by-step stages from mentoring to prototype production and commercialization.
Highlights
- It is a Dongnamgwon-specialized track that elevates ideas in F&B, fashion, beauty, and living sectors based on local resources of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam all the way to commercialization.
- With a step-by-step selection structure leading from Round 1 2,000 people → Round 2 1,200 people → Round 3 200 people, you can gain continuous momentum from idea concretization to commercialization and investment linkage.
- Round 1 provides 2 million won in startup activity funds, AI solutions, mentoring, and startup education, while Round 2 supports up to 30 million won in commercialization funds, 1:1 customized mentoring, and even incubation space.
- The final winner receives up to 500 million won in prize money and investment linkage opportunities, and within the nationwide 8 Gwon Stations structure, Dongnamgwon is mentored by Gleecher Partners.
Key information
| Recruitment target | From prospective founders to existing founders within 7 years of business (including those hoping to start a different type of business)verified |
|---|---|
| Supported region | Busan, Ulsan, Gyeongnam (Dongnamgwon)verified |
| Target field | F&B, fashion, beauty, and living sectors utilizing local resourcesverified |
| Recruitment period | August 20, 2026 (Thu) ~ September 17, 2026 (Thu) 16:00verified |
| Round 1 selected participants | 2,000 peopleverified |
| Round 1 support details | Startup activity funds (2 million won), AI solutions, mentoring and startup educationverified |
| Round 2 selected participants | 1,200 peopleverified |
| Round 2 support details | Up to 30 million won in commercialization funds, 1:1 customized mentoring, incubation spaceverified |
| Round 3 selected participants | 200 peopleverified |
| Final winner benefits | Up to 500 million won in prize money and investment linkage opportunitiesverified |
| Application selection order | Rokeolteuraek → Dongnamgwon → Gleecher Partnerspost |
| Operating organization | Korea SMEs and Startups Agencyverified |
| Southeastern region mentor organization | Gleecher Partnersplace |
| Support for residents of other regions | Residents outside Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam can also apply to the Dongnamgwon Rokeolteuraekpost |
| Regional structure | 8 Gwon Stations nationwideverified |
Portfolio & cases
- Southeastern region mentor organization — Gleecher Partners
Provided by the business · not independently verified
Frequently asked questions
Q. Can I apply even if I live in a region other than Busan, Ulsan, or Gyeongnam?
Yes, residents outside Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam can also apply to the Dongnamgwon Rokeolteuraek. The structure is open to non-local residents as well.
Q. Can prospective founders with no business experience apply?
Yes. The support is broadly open from prospective founders to existing founders within 7 years of business and those hoping to start a different type of business.
Q. How much support can I receive per round?
Round 1 provides 2 million won in startup activity funds, AI solutions, mentoring, and startup education, while Round 2 provides up to 30 million won in commercialization funds, 1:1 mentoring, and incubation space.
Q. How should I select the track when applying?
When applying, you must select in the order of Rokeolteuraek → Dongnamgwon → Gleecher Partners. Checking this order in advance can reduce mistakes during the application process.
Q. Are the support benefits given to all applicants?
No. The support benefits are not provided to all applicants but to those selected per round. It is important to check the selection size and benefits of each round and prepare accordingly.
Core information such as eligibility, supported region, selection size per round, support details, and operating institution is corroborated based on the announcement, and the Dongnamgwon mentoring institution (Gleecher Partners) is based on mention in the main text.
