Fostering Startups by Leveraging Private Expertise... Gyeonggi Province Recruits Partners for 'Link-Up' Program

Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA) are recruiting companies, institutions, associations, and organizations to participate as partners in the 'Link-Up' program, which aims to support the sustainable growth of startups and aspiring entrepreneurs.

This program is a win-win model in which companies and specialized institutions directly operate collaboration programs needed on the ground, while Gyeonggi Province (GBSA) provides support such as venues and participant recruitment. Through ongoing recruitment, the program seeks to connect outstanding private sector capabilities at the right time, thereby establishing a timely startup support system that keeps pace with market changes.

Recruitment Poster for Participating Companies and Institutions in 'LinkUp,' a Private Collaboration Program for Startup Promotion in Gyeonggi Province

The areas of collaboration include: ▲Technical education (artificial intelligence, cloud computing, software as a service (SaaS), etc.) ▲Startup education (business models, minimum viable product (MVP) development, etc.) ▲Seminars and workshops (industry trends, regulations, global expansion, etc.) ▲Mentoring and consulting (investment, sales channels, marketing, etc.).

Submitted proposals will be comprehensively reviewed based on purpose suitability, content expertise, demand suitability, self-operation feasibility, and public value, among other factors. The final decision on program operation will be made through detailed discussions. Partners ultimately selected will receive support such as space and promotion from Gyeonggi Province (GBSA), but must cover direct costs necessary for program operation, such as instructor fees and operating expenses, on their own.

Ryu Soonyeol, Director of Venture Startups at Gyeonggi Province, stated, "In the startup field, securing specialized capabilities that immediately reflect market changes has become vital for survival. We hope that this program will serve as a platform for startups and diverse stakeholders to develop together, making Gyeonggi Province the fastest leader in innovation and the center of industrial trends."

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