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[COMEUP] Large Enterprises & Mid-sized Companies: COMEUP 1:1 Meetups & Open

등록일	2026-07-13	사업신청대상	전체회원
신청기간	상시	사업기간	상시
담당부서	글로벌지원팀	담당자	SangBae Lee
이메일	sblee@kova.or.kr	전화번호	02-6331-7083

사업공고

Open Innovation 2026

COMEUP

2026

Global Startup Festival
Dec. 9(Wed.) – 11(Fri.), 2026 | COEX Hall C, Seoul

Dear Sir/Madam,
COMEUP Secretariat, Korea Venture Business Association (KOVA)

KOVA is dedicated to strengthening Korea's venture ecosystem by connecting leading startups with large and mid-sized enterprises through Open Innovation 1:1 meetups — driving corporate innovation and startup growth simultaneously. We sincerely invite your company to join COMEUP 2026 as an Open Innovation partner.

COMEUP is hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and organized by KISED, with KOVA, Korea Startup Forum, and KVCA as co-organizers.

Held at COEX, Seoul from December 9–11, 2026, it is Korea's largest global startup festival targeting 60+ countries and 22,000+ attendees. KOVA operates the Open Innovation (OI) 1:1 Meetup as its flagship program, connecting enterprises with innovative startups.

Participation Programs

🤝1:1 OI Meetup

Startups matched to your needs for
dedicated 1:1 business consultations.

Free of Charge

🎤Conference

OI Ground & Future Talk sessions
with speaking opportunities provided.

Paid · See Attachment

🏢Exhibition Booth

Dedicated consultation booth for
direct networking with attendees.

Paid · See Attachment

📢Branding & PR

Brand exposure across website, SNS,
press releases, venue LED, and more.

Paid · See Attachment

📎 For detailed pricing on booths, conferences & PR,
see Partnership Guide (attached).

1:1 OI Meetup Timeline

By Sep.

Enterprise Registration Deadline

Application s sent separately upon confirmation of interest

Oct.–Nov.

Startup Recruitment

Startups selected and matched to your needs (Oct.–2nd week of Nov.)

Late Nov.

Pre-Matching

Matching list shared in advance & schedules coordinated (3rd–4th week of Nov.)

Dec. Event

On-site 1:1 Consultation

Dedicated session space at COMEUP 2026 venue (Dec. 10–11, tentative)

Early Bird Benefits

Confirm by Aug. 20, 2026 (Thu.) 10% Off

Applicable to booth participation fees

⭐

Priority Startup Matching

Minimum 5 startups matched to your industry (vs. 3 for standard participants)

🥂

VIP Networking

Exclusive reception for OI managers & private dinner with government officials and association executives

📣

Priority Official Channel Exposure

Company logo & profile featured on COMEUP website, SNS, and press releases

📋 Participation Intent Form (Attached)

Please complete the relevant sheet(s) and reply to this email.

🤝 Sheet 1 · 1:1 OI Meetup (Free)

Mutual-demand matching for 1:1 meetups

🎤 Sheet 2 · Conference (Paid)

Sessions · Brand Programs · Vision Square

🏢 Sheet 3 · Exhibition Booth (Paid)

Startup · Corporate · Independent Booth

📢 Sheet 4 · Branding & PR (Paid)

Display · Banners · SNS and more

For detailed pricing, please see Attachment ① Partnership Guide. To apply, complete Attachment ② Participation Intent Form and reply to this email.
We look forward to welcoming your company to COMEUP 2026 as a valued Open Innovation partner.

COMEUP Secretariat, KOVA LEE Sangbae (Manager)

📧 sblee@kova.or.kr | 📞 02-6331-7083 | 🌐 www.kova.or.kr | 🌐 www.comeup.org

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