Call: GO SEOUL 2022 | Apply by April 3!

Event Details

GO SEOUL 2022 | 1-WEEK ACCELERATION PROGRAM

THE CALL FOR GO SEOUL 2022 IS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS UNTIL APRIL 3RD!

BENEFIT FROM A UNIQUE DIGITAL AND PHYSICAL* ACCELERATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES STRATEGIC AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR KOREA-EXPANSION.

PART I | GO SEOUL 2022 Digital: Flexible

GO SEOUL 2022 is the ideal preparation for Austrian startups from ALL verticals to take the next steps of their Korea-expansion. Part I of the program offers a digital onboarding with flexible video masterclasses, individual IP coaching and mentoring. At the kick-off event in Vienna you will receive first market insights and last preparation tips for your physical presence in Seoul.

PART II | GO SEOUL 2022 Physical*: Sept. 26-30, 2022

Part II of GO SEOUL 2022 is a one-week ecosystem tour in Seoul with customized pitch and networking opportunities to connect with international stakeholders. Also, you will have 1:1 business meetings organized by AußenwirtschaftsCenter Seoul. For the phyiscal trip to Seoul GIN covers up to 90% of all travel expenses including flight and accommodation costs of max. EUR 10,000 per startup.

*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the unpredictable development of travel and quarantine restrictions, changes to the program GO SEOUL 2022 might apply. We are in regular contact with the relevant authorities and aim to offer a beneficial program accessible for everyone while ensuring every participant’s safety. We will inform about any necessary changes.

BENEFIT FROM:

• a digital and flexible Onboarding with video masterclasses, expert tips for you rmarket entry and 3h of free IP coaching
• 1:1 business meetings with international stakeholders in South Korea organized by AußenwirtschaftsCenter Seoul
• 1-Week in Seoul with Pitch and networking opportunities
• GIN travel grant of max. EUR 10,000,– for up to 90% of all travel expenses

REQUIREMENTS

THE PROGRAM GO SEOUL 2022 IS MOST SUITABLE FOR STARTUPS MEETING THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

• Open to all verticals
• Austrian mid- or later-stage startup (beyond PoC and seed stage)
• Established in the last 7 years (no k.o. criterion)
• Raised at least seed-stage investment
• Unique product/solution
• Working prototype/MVP
• A proven business model with traction (clients, revenue)
• Interest in connecting to relevant stakeholders (corporates, business partners)
  Looking to develop further internationally with a focus on Korea/Asia

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Application on aws Connect | Apply by April 3, 2022:

• Log in on aws Connect or register and create an account
• Fill out the online form and upload your recent pitch-deck
• Start your application now: click HERE

2. Online Pitch Event | April 6, 2022:
The GIN-Team informs all applicants whether or not they are chosen for the Online Pitch via e-mail latest on April 1st, 2022. The pre-selected startups will receive an e-mail with all log-in details for the Online Pitch on the 6th of April (09.00 – 11.00 am) as well as a 10-minute time-slot. Each startup has 3 minutes to pitch in English followed by a short Q&A session by the jury of national an international GIN-partners. Please block this event in your calendar preliminary!

3. Final Decision – Congratulations!
After the Online Pitch the jury will select the GO SEOUL 2022 finalists. The selected startups for GO SEOUL 2022 will receive an e-mail with the next steps from the GIN-Team latest within a week after the Online Pitch.

CONTACT

If you have any questions about the GO SEOUL 2022 program and the application process, feel free to contact us at any time:

Chiara Witzemann

Project Manager GO ASIA

chiara.witzemann@gin-austria.com | goasia@gin-austria.com

More Information about the GO SEOUL 2022 program: https://www.gin-austria.com/calls/goseoul2022