Markets

South Korea

Step into South Korea’s innovation-driven economy and thriving tech ecosystem.

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Facts & Figures

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Intro

World-leading technology, an advanced infrastructure, and forward-thinking industries make South Korea a prime market for ambitious startups.

Expand Your Business Horizons in South Korea

Ranked as one of the most innovative countries globally, South Korea combines cutting-edge technology with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. As the fourth-largest economy in Asia, it is a leader in advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, and cultural exports, providing German startups with a strategic entry point into the broader Asian market.

South korea Market

Opportunities for German Startups

Tap into a wide range of opportunities across several industries and market dynamics.

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IoT Leadership

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Smart Cities

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Smart Manufacturing

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Locations

Our Hubs in the South Korea

Seoul

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Seoul is home to 60% of the country’s startups who benefit from cutting-edge infrastructure, numerous accelerators and fresh talent from more than 50 universities based in the city.

Busan

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South Korea’s second largest city, Busan is also home to a thriving startup scene, with sub sector strengths in Marine Tech and Smart City.

Pangyo Techno Valley

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Pangyo Techno Valley, South Korea’s version of Silicon Valley, is home to some of the country’s top tech firms, including NCSoft Corp., Kakao, SK Planet, and Nexon.

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What Previous Program Participants Say

Daniel Heitz
Founder & CEO

"I’ve participated in other Accelerators before, but with German Accelerator, I had by far the best experience and gained the most value for our company. Each time I thought I was thinking big, they taught me to think even bigger."

BackHub
Felix Ewald
Co-Founder & CEO

"Without German Accelerator, we would have wasted months chasing a market that is significantly different from the European market and that needs a completely different approach."

Dyemansion
Daniel Raschke
Co-Founder

"German Accelerator’s expert mentors constructively challenged our plans and helped us re-evaluate our strategy. They worked with us to sharpen our value propositions and improve our ability to execute. After three tough, but rewarding months, we finished the program as a better, more focused company."

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