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Selection Target
Pre-startup / Early-stage startups 10 teams selected in total
Teams or individuals preparing to start a business based on robot or robot-applied convergence ideas
※ No prior business registration history
Companies with robot or robot-applied convergence solutions,
Founded within 3 years
※ Based on 'Company Establishment Date' in corporate registry
※ Both corporations and sole proprietors eligible
Industry Examples
Program Benefits
KAIST Robotics Mentoring
Mentoring & networking with KAIST robotics research pool
Total Prize Money ₩9M
2026 Robotics Startup Competition awards
Follow-on Investment Review
Direct investment & TIPS follow-on investment review
Robotics Industry Networking
AC/VC · Public institutions · Support agency network
Connect School
Education programs for Sopoong Connect portfolio companies
1:1 Expert & Investor Mentoring
BM enhancement · Patents · HR · PR · Fundraising, etc.
Required Documents
Existing IR DECK or
Business Plan (1 copy)
Program Schedule
※ The above schedule may change depending on selection and program progress.
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