Setting foot in Seoul
Set foot in the local ecosystem
The French Tech ecosystem in Seoul provides many opportunities to network and meet local players
Business France advisors have expertise in several Tech sectors.
We aim at helping companies from validating their entry strategy into the Korean market by providing customized business development services like market assessments and studies, trade missions and HR services through the VIE scheme as well as communication campaigns
The Chamber organizes a wide range of events such as the year-end Gala and the monthly "Café du Commerce"
Find a place to work
Co-working spaces & Incubators - Our partners in Korea
D. Camp
Banks Foundation for Young Entrepreneurs, also known as Dream Bank, is a non-profit organization funded by twenty banks in Korea with an asset base of approximately USD 470M. In service of our mission, we provide various tools, programs and support systems with 45,000 sq ft space facilitated with co-working space, lounge, lecture rooms, event halls and dedicated offices for promising startups.
CEL
CEL stands for "creative economy leader & cultural enrichment leader". It is a Platform where cultural content meets technology development. The CEL Academy offers a project-based curriculum encompassing culture, technology and liberal arts. The CEL Venture complex offers free residence to about 90 start-ups and supports start-ups in the commercialization of their innovative products
TIPS
TIPS Town is designed to identify and nurture the most promising startups with innovative ideas. In order to support them, it appoints and designates successful venture founders – who are now angel investors and leaders of technological enterprises – as their mentors. It then offers seamless services encompassing angel investor networking, incubation, professional support and access to R&D funds.
Sparklabs Korea
Start-up Alliance Korea
Startup Alliance Korea exists to enrich the Korean startup ecosystem and help Korean startups go global. It is a joint effort between the private sector and the South Korean government”s Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning. Leading Korean IT companies like Naver helped to form Startup Alliance, as well as various investment companies, startup incubators, and startup accelerators.
Seoul Global Center
The Seoul Global Center offers incubation service to promising foreign-owned start-ups with office space and mentoring for up to a year for them to become the next successful company in Korea. Recruitment is organized twice a year.
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