2026 Gyeonggi Startup Contest (G-Star Audition) Leap League

About

A startup competition offering a total prize of 50 million won, aimed at prospective entrepreneurs and startups in Gyeonggi Province. Participants will engage in multiple rounds, including document screening and presentations, with opportunities for expert mentoring and networking at the Gyeonggi Startup Summit.

Benefits

• 💰Total Prize
  Total prize of 50 million won
• 🏆Grand Prize
  Grand prize of 20 million won, first prize of 15 million won, second prize of 10 million won, encouragement award of 5 million won
• 🎓Expert Mentoring
  Access to expert mentoring (acceleration)
• 🏢Exhibition Booths
  Opportunity to showcase at the Gyeonggi Startup Summit
• 🌐Meeting Opportunities
  Networking opportunities at the Gyeonggi Startup Summit

Eligibility Criteria

• Prospective entrepreneurs residing in Gyeonggi Province
• Startups within seven years of founding (or within ten years for new industries)
• No duplicate awards for participants in different leagues

Participation Commitments

• Participation in preliminary round (document screening), semi-final (presentation evaluation), and final round (on-site public presentation)
• Final judging on stage at the Gyeonggi Startup Summit on October 14-15
• Online application through the Gyeonggi Startup Platform (gsp.or.kr)

Target Sector

All sectors

Target Location

Gyeonggi Province, South Korea