39 Korean Startups Gather at Europe's Largest Innovation Stage

Participation in the Korea Pavilion at Viva Technology
Supported by the Korea Startup Promotion Agency

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea Startup Promotion Agency announced on the 12th that they will participate in "Viva Technology," Europe's largest startup and innovation technology exhibition held in Paris, France, to support the entry of Korean innovative startups into the European market and help them attract investment.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, VivaTech is a leading European innovation technology exhibition that brings together startups, global companies, investors, and government agencies from around the world. This year, under the theme "Artificial Intelligence (AI): Tangible Impact, Not Just Hype," the event will be held from June 17 to June 20.

2026 Vivatech Main Theme

Since Korea was selected as "Country of the Year" at VivaTech in 2023, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea Startup Promotion Agency have operated the Korea Pavilion annually, supporting domestic startups in expanding into overseas markets and attracting local investment.

This year, the Korea Startup Promotion Agency, in collaboration with seven participating organizations, the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency, and the Gyeonggi Institute of Economic Science and Promotion, will expand the operation of the Korea Pavilion. A total of 39 innovative Korean startups possessing leading-edge technologies in areas such as AI, productivity innovation, eco-friendliness, mobility, energy, and information security will take part in the Korea Pavilion. To help participating companies achieve tangible results in entering overseas markets, the Korea Startup Promotion Agency will provide a variety of local support programs, including meetings with global investors and local clients, investment pitching sessions (IR), and networking events such as K-Startup Night.

Yoo Jongpil, President of the Korea Startup Promotion Agency, stated, "With the 10th anniversary of VivaTech and the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France, we expect this to be an opportunity for promising Korean startups to showcase their innovative technologies and growth potential on the global stage." He added, "We will continue to expand our support for Korean startups to strengthen their competitiveness, attract investment, and achieve overseas expansion in the global market."

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