Startup Scene: Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow: 2026 Emerging Design Competition

Startup Scene: Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow: 2026 Emerging Design Competition

Author: The Korea Society January 27, 2026 Duration: 57:08

January 23, 2026 - The Korea Society is calling for entries for "Startup Scene: 2026 Emerging Design Competition." The competition is a part of Startup Scene: Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow (hereinafter Startup Scene), a program initiative dedicated to empower the startup entrepreneurial community that encompasses the US and South Korean economic landscape. This is proudly supported by Hanwha Life exclusively.

The "Startup Scene: Emerging Design Competition" is designed to encourage innovative thinking, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit among Korean-American and Korean students enrolled in colleges, universities, and graduate schools across the United States. This year, the participants are challenged to pitch an innovative startup concept that leverages emerging technologies to address pressing challenges and issues.

Application Period: Monday, December 15, 2025 to Monday, March 30, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)

For more information, please visit the link below:
https://www.koreasociety.org/emergingdesign


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