COMEUP STARS
Join the journey of COMEUP STARS 2024!
If you've got game-changing ideas and products, anyone can apply! Let's make it happen!
At COMEUP 2024, startups will be selected through separate leagues: the Runners League for prospective entrepreneurs and the Rookies League for early-stage startups. Through the COMEUP STARS program, meet top experts from Korea and abroad for business validation and investment opportunities. If you're a startup dreaming of expanding overseas, apply now!
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For COMEUP STARS 100
100
Business Advancement Seminar
Offering Various Seminars for Early-stage Startups
COMEUP Official Investors’ Mentoring
Tailored Matching and 1:1 mentoring with one of COMEUP official investors
Business Matching
Providing Investment Attraction and Business Discussion Opportunities with Various Startups, Investors, and Global Companies
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For COMEUP STARS 30
TOP 30
COMEUP Official Investors’ Mentoring
Tailored Matching and 1:1 mentoring with one of COMEUP official investors
Business Matching
Providing Investment Attraction and Business Discussion Opportunities with Various Startups, Investors, and Global Companies
On-stage Pitching
Free Opportunities for On-site Pitching and Operating Free On-site Promotion Booths at COMEUP
Private Networking
Invitation to exclusive networking events
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For Best COMEUP STARS
BEST
Opportunities to participate in global startup events
Viva Tech 2025 participation support
Support for residency
DreamPlus Gangnam residency discount (Up to 50%)
Qualifying Round
Final Round
Inquiry
If you have any other inquiries, please contact us using the contact information below.
- COMEUP HQ
- E-mail. stars@comeup.org
- Tel. 02-521-2022
Schedule
Application
06.03. MON - 07.05. FRI (~GMT+9 23:59)
Document Screening
07.08. MON - 07.16. TUE
Shortlist Announcement
07.18. THU
Interview
07.22. MON - 07.26. FRI
Finalist Announcement
08.02. FRI
Orientation
08.09. FRI / 08.12. MON
* Timetable is subject to change
FAQ
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Q. We were selected last year. Can we apply again?A. Of course! You can also participate in the same league you have participated in.
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Q. Can I apply solo for Runners League?A. Yes, You can.
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Q. What are the evaluation standards?A. Based on your pitch deck, our judges of professional investors will grade your application based on four criteria : innovation, growth potential, marketability, and Global growth potential.
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Q. Can I edit or withdraw my application after submitting?A. Once you complete your application process, you’ll find the ‘Edit Application’ and ‘Cancel Application’ button on the website. Click the button to edit/withdraw your application.
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Q. I didn’t get the verification email. What should I do?A. If you cannot find the sign-up verification mail in your inbox, please check your spam folder. If the mail is still nowhere to be found, please contact us at +82 2-521-2022 or stars@kcomeup.org.
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Q. Do I include angel investment matching funds in the total funding amount?A. We do NOT count angel investment as part of your total funding. Please exclude the amount of matching funds when applying.
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Q. I’m having trouble submitting my pitch deck.A. There could be a system glitch when our server gets too busy. If you find yourself having trouble attaching your pitch deck, please try again later. When the same problem repeats, contact us at +82 2-521-2022.
01
For 20 Teams
20
Business Advancement Seminar
Offering Various Seminars for Early-stage Startups
COMEUP Official Investors’ Mentoring
Tailored Matching and 1:1 mentoring with one of COMEUP official investors
02
For 10 Teams
10
COMEUP Official Investors’ Mentoring
Tailored Matching and 1:1 mentoring with one of COMEUP official investors
On-stage Pitching
Free Opportunities for On-site Pitching and Operating Free On-site Promotion Booths at COMEUP
Private Networking
Invitation to exclusive networking events