

AGCC K-Scouter 2025 - Join a fully sponsored acceleration program to expand to Korea!
βπ We're selecting up to 3 companies to join the AGCC Korea K-Scouter 2025 Program π
βSelected participants will enjoy a fully-sponsored acceleration program to facilitate access to the Korean Market, including 2 full weeks in Korea, with all expenses covered, including flights, accommodation, meals, and activities.
βπ Join us on the 2nd of July to pitch your business and get a chance to join the program
βThis hybrid event will feature our AGCC Korean team connecting live from Seoul to walk you through the entire program structure, from initial market exploration to the fully-sponsored Korea experience.
βFollowing the presentation and Q&A session, companies will pitch directly to our selection panel to compete for their spot in the program.
βπ Agenda:
βWelcome & Program Overview
βLive Q&A with AGCC Korean Team (Seoul)
βCompany Pitch Session & Selection
βNetworking & Next Steps
βπ©π» Who Should Attend: Startups and companies...
βLooking to expand into the Korean market;
βBased outside South Korea;
βIncorporated less than 7 years ago;
βWith annual revenue under $28M USD
ββ³οΈ Organized by: AGCC, operator of the program, and hosted by DMCC AI Centre
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βAbout the acceleration program
βAGCC Korea Acceleration: K-Scouter 2025 ProgramΒ
βAGCC is hosting the 2025 K-Scouter program to support international startups and companies that want to explore opportunities in the Korean market.
βSelected participants will spend two fully sponsored weeks in Korea, with all expenses covered, including flights, accommodation, meals, and activities.
βThe Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups promotes the program with KISED (Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development).
βBenefits for selected startups:
βFully sponsored program from Sept. to Dec. 2025: 4 months remoteΒ +Β 2 weeks trip to Korea (flight + accommodation included), including:
βArranged meetings with Korean VCs, companies, and distributors
βOnline mentoring sessions (business in Korea)
βLocalization support
βParticipation as exhibitors at COMEUP 2025 in Seoul (Korea's main startup fair)
βVisits to Korean innovation hubs
βComplete support for the incorporation of selected companies
βRequirements to apply:
βMain headquarters outside South Korea
βNo existing legal entity in Korea
βLess than 7 years since incorporation
βAnnual revenue under $28 million
βApplication deadline: August 11
βLink to program application: AGCC Korea Program | K-Scouter 2025