-FLY ASIA Special Session of ‘KDB V:Launch’, KDB’s region-specific venture platform
2026 The 1st Southeast Region (Busan, Ulsan, Gyeongnam) Marine Environment Debate and Startup Idea Olympiad for Middle School Students
Host / Organizer: Pukyong National University, KOEM(Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation), Busan Institute of Academic Performance Development
Sponsors: Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education, Busan Startup Investment Agency, KOEF(Korea Entrepreneurship Foundation)
Event Description:
-A competition featuring marine environment debates and startup idea presentations designed to foster creative problem-solving skills and entrepreneurship among middle school students while promoting a regionally innovative entrepreneurship education model through collaboration among universities, local communities, and public institutions.
2026 Chungnam Outstanding Content Company IR Pitch
Organizer: Chungnam Content Agency
Hosted by: CNT Tech Co., Ltd.
Event Description:
-This is an IR pitch event to attract investment for content companies based in Chungnam (Chungcheongnam-do). Six outstanding content companies selected through regional preliminaries will deliver pitches, with opportunities to receive prize awards and recommendations to the Ministry of SMEs and Startups’ TIPS (Tech Incubator Program for Startup). A special session will also feature pitches from two early-stage startups selected as Pre-TIPS recommended companies. We warmly welcome your interest and participation.
Website: Chungnam Content Agency official website (https://ccon.kr/)
Key Highlights:
-[Outstanding Company IR Pitch] IR pitches by six Chungnam-based outstanding content companies selected through regional preliminaries (drama & video production, AI·SaaS, XR, and other content, ICT fields)
-[Prize & TIPS Recommendation] Recommendation to the Ministry of SMEs and Startups’ TIPS program and prize awards for outstanding companies
-[Special Session – Early-Stage Startup IR Pitch] IR pitches by two Chungnam-based early-stage startups selected as Pre-TIPS recommended companies (video production solutions, metaverse)
Target Participants:
-IR pitch companies and startup stakeholders
-VCs/ACs and investors looking to discover promising startups and explore new investments
-Domestic and international buyers and industry stakeholders interested in tech-convergence content industries such as AI·ICT, etc.
-Through investor relations (IR) presentations by promising companies in the Busan area, innovative companies with high growth potential will be identified, and networking with investment firms as well as capital market investment connections will be supported to expand companies’ opportunities to attract investment and contribute to revitalizing the local economy
The 4th BUGITECH Investment Show 2026
Organizer: Busan Metropolitan City
Hosted by: Busan Startup Investment Agency
Event Description:
-A matchmaking program designed to connect promising Busan-based startups with investors by facilitating IR pitching sessions and investment meetings, thereby creating practical investment opportunities.
-(IR Pitching & Investment Meetings) IR pitching sessions and investment meetings connecting outstanding Busan-based startups with VCs managing Busan City-backed funds and investors from the Seoul metropolitan area.
-(IR Coaching) Intensive coaching and presentation skills assessment to strengthen startups’ IR capabilities and improve investment readiness.
Target Participants:
-Technology-based startups in Busan seeking investment
The 8th B-Startup Challenge
Organizer: Busan Metropolitan City, BNK Busan Bank, Busan MBC
Hosted by: Busan Startup Investment Agency, BNK Venture Capital
Event Description:
-A nationwide startup investment IR event, offering a total of 300 million KRW in equity investment to promising early-stage companies.
Blockchain Value-Up Pitching Day
Organizer: Ministry of Science and ICT, Busan Metropolitan City
Hosted by: Korea Internet & Security Agency, Busan Techno Park
Event Description:
-Investment support through investor meetups and corporate IR
2026 Busan Startup Idea Competition for International Students
Overview
OrganizerBusan Metropolitan City
Hosted byBusan Global City Foundation, Institute for PNU Startups Support Center, PNU Anchor Project Group, Busan Anchor Center
Event DescriptionStartup idea exhibition, pitch presentations, and awards ceremony
Key HighlightsA startup idea competition where Korean and international students from universities in Busan compete with innovative business ideas (total prize pool: KRW 4.5 million)
Target ParticipantsKorean and international students at universities in Busan
ThemeStartup Ideas Discovered by International Students (Free Topic)※ Preference given to Busan’s core industries (Maritime, Tourism, Logistics, AI)
VenueBEXCO Exhibition Center 1
Event Schedule
Startup Idea ExhibitionOct. 7 (Wed), 11:00 ~ 17:00
Hosted by: Busan Textile & Fashion Industries Association
Event Description:
-The final round of the Fashion Solve-A-Thon, featuring on-site evaluation through IR Demo Day presentations by the eight teams selected during the interim evaluation.