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AI Startup Camp Now Recruiting Free Office Space for 39 Companies
Deadline Deadline October 30 · Application Deadline for AI Startup Camp Resident Companies
In short Jeonnam Gwangju Metropolitan City and AICA are recruiting resident companies for an AI Startup Camp.
They will provide 39 office spaces free of charge, ranging from 2-person to 20-person rooms.
Applications close on October 30 at 6:00 PM.
Key facts When New resident companies will be recruited until October 30 at 6:00 PM. Who Jeonnam Gwangju Metropolitan City and the AI Industry Convergence Business Division (AICA) are hosting this program. What 39 office spaces will be provided free of charge, ranging from 2-person to 20-person rooms. How Rooms with 6 or more seats can accommodate joint occupancy by 2 or more companies.
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AI startups and aspiring entrepreneurs nationwide can receive free office space support.
Founders with AI technology can reduce initial costs by relocating to Gwangju.
Why does this matter? This program reduces office space burden for AI startups so they can focus on technology development and commercialization.
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Childcare centers and kindergartens Application notification alerts added
Deadline Deadline November 2 · Start date for 2027 school year applications for admission
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In short The Ministry of Education is making it easier to apply for admission to childcare centers and kindergartens.
Parents with children aged 0-5 will receive application schedule notifications on their mobile phones in advance.
You can save favorite institutions and submit documents online.
Key facts When Applications for 2027 school year childcare centers and kindergartens will begin on November 2. Who The service is for parents with children aged 0-5. What Receive application schedule alerts on your mobile phone and save favorite institutions using a bookmark feature. How Child information is automatically filled in through administrative data linkage, and documents can be submitted online.
What it means for me
Families with children aged 0-5 will find the application process much more convenient.
Why does this matter? Parents won't miss application deadlines, and the burden of preparing documents will decrease.
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Seongnam Seeks Traditional Craft Masters Applications Open Oct 21-23
Deadline Deadline October 23 · Application Deadline for Craft Master Selection
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In short Seongnam City is recruiting masters of traditional crafts.
You can apply if you have 15+ years of experience and have lived in Seongnam for 10+ years.
Selected applicants receive the master title and 5 million won in encouragement funds.
Key facts When Applications are accepted from October 21 to 23. Who Applicants must be craftspeople with 15+ years of folk craft experience and 10+ years of residency in Seongnam. What One person will be selected in each of 6 fields: woodwork, lacquerware, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, paper, and others. How Results will be announced in December after document review, on-site evaluation, and committee deliberation.
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If you work in traditional crafts, it's worth checking the eligibility requirements and application documents in advance.
Self-employed craft business owners can gain funding support and expanded sales opportunities if selected as craft masters.
Why does this matter? The program preserves traditional craft techniques and supports the development of local craft industries.
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Even perfect SAT scorers challenge Selecting 10,000 startup founders
D-37 Deadline December 14 · Retry mentoring application and operation deadline
In short The Ministry of SMEs and Startups selected 10,000 people from the second 'Everyone's Startup' project.
Over 93,000 applicants competed, resulting in a 9.3-to-1 competition rate.
Selected participants will begin startup activities nationwide starting from the 20th.
Key facts When Launching ceremonies will be held in 17 cities and provinces nationwide on October 20, and startup activities will begin. Who Among 93,000 applicants, 10,000 were selected, with youth aged 39 and under accounting for 65.3%. What 8,000 people selected for general and technology tracks, 2,000 for local track, each receiving 2 million won in startup activity funds. How The 83,000 unselected applicants can receive retry mentoring from October 26 to December 14.
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If you are preparing for startup, you can apply for retry mentoring through the Everyone's Startup platform.
The local track has a high proportion of lifestyle and food-beverage ideas, which is useful for those considering self-employment transition.
Why does this matter? Retry participants who challenge again after failure account for 40.4%, showing changes in startup culture.
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