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Seoul Unicorn Challenge

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Application closes: 15 Jul 2025

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Program period: 16 Jul 2025 - 12 Sep 2025

Program Description

This program is powered by Hanyang University and Try Everything event in Korea.

Its is made to identify promising global startups and promote their entry and expansion in domestic and international markets and to provide startups with increased opportunities to validate their global business strategies and potential for success.

Selected Teams are as follows:

  • 4 Domestic Companies
  • 3 International Companies


Program Activities and Benefits

Key Benefits to Finalists are:

• Support for participation in the main event, Try Everything 2025
• Awarding of the Seoul Mayor’s Prize and prize money
• Follow-up support through global acceleration programs and linkage to overseas exhibitions (※based on SBA internal or Try Everything overseas networks)
• Media publicity support via press releases and other channels
• Recommendation rights for selection to enter Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok


Prizes:

  • Grand Prize 1 Approx. USD 35,700
    (50,000,000 (KRW))
  • Special Award
    (Global AI Impact Award) 1 Approx. USD 14,200
    (20,000,000(KRW))
  • Excellence Award 1 Approx. USD 14,200
    (20,000,000(KRW))
  • Merit Award 2 Approx. USD 7,100
    (10,000,000(KRW))
  • Encouragement Award 2 Approx. USD 3,570
    (5,000,000 (KRW))

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SkalePLUS

We simplify cross-border expansion and support businesses and startups in scaling up effectively. We are committed to fostering an inclusive ecosystem of stakeholders such as business experts, tech enthusiasts, mentors, investors, venture capitalists, and much more for tangible success.


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Application Period

Apply between the dates below.

09-Jul-2025 ~ 15-Jul-2025


Program Schedule

Detailed program schedule can be found below.

16-Jul-2025 ~ 29-Jul-2025

30-Jul-2025 ~ 19-Aug-2025 ...


Prerequisites

You need the below before you apply.


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Program Instructions

Prepare the Following Documents before you apply:


① Application Form and Business Plan

② Consent Form for Personal & Corporate Data Collection and Use

③ Business Registration Certificate

④ Certificate of Corporate Registration

⑤Copy of CEO’s Passport

⑥Face-to-Face Presentation Materials (English or Korean for domestic companies)

Month: ALL

July 2025

16

Wed

Preliminary Evaluation

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From: 16 Jul 2025 to: 29 Jul 2025
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HQ

30

Wed

Semi-Final Selection

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From: 30 Jul 2025 to: 19 Aug 2025
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HQ No Attendance Required

September 2025

12

Fri

Final Round Selection (Pitch Day)

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From: 12 Sep 2025 to: 12 Sep 2025
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