Korea SMEs and Startups Agency
Paving the way for innovative growth of SMEs!About the Agency
- • The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency is a comprehensive support organization that offers policy funding, export marketing assistance, workforce development, and technology support programs.
- • Since its founding in 1979, the agency has spent 46 years at the forefront, driving innovative growth for SMEs and startups, creating jobs, and ensuring business stability. Specifically, the agency proactively identifies the genuine policy needs of SMEs and startups on the ground. This eliminates policy blind spots and provides a solid foundation for these companies to become central players in the economy.
Role of the Agency at SVC
The agency supports the entry of promising Korean startups into the U.S. market by operating the ‘K-Startup Center (KSC) Silicon Valley Hub Program’
Key support 중소벤처기업진흥공단 주관
현지 입주공간 제공부터 상버화 지원, 투자유치까지 기업별 해외진출 전략에 따라 맞춤형 지원
- KSC Basic Program : Onboarding for initial setup KSC Basic Program
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Provides fully-equipped workspaces
Market research
and entry strategy
Expert consultation
and mentoring
Legal, tax, and
accounting advisory
Company incorporation and bank account setup
- Support for business commercialization : Leveraging the KSC Director’s network for commercialization and buyer identification KSC Commercial Program
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바이어, 사업화
파트너 발굴
Consulting and production support for IR materials, including pitch decks, and IR/demo day support such as VC matching
Expert advisory on patents, trademarks, and legal matters
Support for exhibition and event participation, focused on marketing and market expansion
Technical and business consulting support
- Support for performance achievement : Customized services leveraging global AC experts and registrations KSC Basic Program
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Enhancing networking channels with partners, such as VCs (promotion to investors)
Education on fundraising methods and investment linking through 1:1 pitching with experts
Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development
Global K-Startup leader, driving successful entrepreneurship for the peopleAbout the Institute
The Institute, a public organization under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, was established to foster entrepreneurship, boost the growth of startups, and strengthen national competitiveness.
Role of the Institute at SVC
Through its SVC program, the Institute empowers promising Korean startups, connecting them with U.S. VCs, industry experts, and innovation resources to accelerate their growth and scale-up toward global unicorn status.
Korea Venture Investment Corp.(KVIC)
Driving a virtuous cycle of startup creation, growth, collection, and reinvestment to strengthen Korea’s venture ecosystem.About the Corp.
The Corp. is a public organization under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, established as the operator of Korea’s capital funds to efficiently promote investments aimed at the growth and development of startups, SMEs, and venture companies.
Role of the Corp. at SVC
The Corp. plans to operate an “Investment-related Networking and Support Program” through SVC.