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OUR MISSION
OUR PROGRAMS
Urban Innovation Challenge
CITYPRENEURS
2024 Gyeonggi
Application Period
July 11 - August 9
CITYPRENEURS?
Since 2017
CITY + ENTREPRENEURS
CITYPRENEURS 2024 Gyeonggi is looking for startups with sustainability and innovative technologies (AI, Deeptech, Blockchain etc.)
CITYPRENEURS is the only UN agency-led platform that empowers young entrepreneurs to foster profitable solutions addressing urban challenges within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) agenda.
CITYPRENEURS Since 2017
87
Countries Participated
1184
Startups Participated
282
Startups Accelerated
$265K
Total Prize Money
As of 2024.07
Experts & Mentors
Yongjin Park
- Senior Managing Director (Head of ESG Business Division), KIS Pricing Inc.
Youngjae Ryu
- CEO, Sustinvest
- Chairman, Forests for Peace
- ETC
Hyeyeon Park
- Strategy Consultant, Triplelight Impact
Sarah Song
- CEO/Founder/Startup Advisor, S’HAMPAGNE
Innhye Jeong
- GR/PR Lead, Altos Ventures
Taeho Song
- Associate Principal, Korn Ferry International Korea
Yongjae Kim
-Chief Regional Coordinator, World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA)
-Adjunct Professor of International Relations, Hanyang University
Bumsoo Kim
- Managing Partner, Translink Investment
Sukyung Kim
- Manager, CJ Olive Networks
Sungyub Lee
- Manager, Mirae Asset Capital
Sunki Hong
- Investment Division Team Leader, Partners Investment
Wonsik Jeong
- Investment Manager, D3 Jubilee Partners
Benefits
All Teams
Winning Teams
01 Mentoring
Professional consultations on Imapct, Global Expansion, Legal Issues, Marketing and beyond
03 Travel Subsidy
Travel Subsidy (transportation & accommodations) for Demo Day participation (Airfare for teams coming from abroad)
02 Workshops/Seminars
Workshops and seminars to enhance and empower business growth and social impact for startups
04 Promotions
Complimentary exhibition/promotional booths at South Summit Korea 2024(Sep 25-27), and Demo Day IR & Interview videos
🏆 Prize Money
Total prize money of 15 million KRW
🏆 Follow-up Support
Investment review opportunities.
Invitation to Impact Startup Ecosystem Conference at Geneva, hosted by WFUNA
Eligibility & Prizes
15 startups with innovative solutions to contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals or addressing urban issues.
STARTUPS
from Republic of Korea
Pre-startups or early-stage startups with 3 years or less of experience
1st 🥇
- 2 Million KRW
2nd 🥈
- 1 Million KRW
STARTUPS
from Republic of Korea
Startups with more than 3 years and less than 7 years of experience
1st 🥇
- 5 Million KRW
- Invitation to the Geneva Impact Startup Ecosystem Conference
2nd 🥈
- 2 Million KRW
- Invitation to the Geneva Impact Startup Ecosystem Conference
Non-Korean
STARTUPS
Pre-startups or startups with7 years or less of experience
1st 🥇
- 3 Million KRW
2nd 🥈
- 2 Million KRW
Now Open!
Application Period
July 11 - August 9, 2024
(18:00 KST)
Application Review
August 12 - August 19
Announcement
August 21
Acceleration Program
August 23 - September 23
(*Online for non-Korean Startups)
Demo Day
September 25
(*Suwon Convention Center)
Timeline
Partners
We collaborate with various partners to support the growth of promising startups participating in CITYPRENEURS.
CITYPRENEURS 2024 Ulsan Demo Day (June 12, 2024)
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