AI & Enterprise
Science ministry seeks entrants for govtech startup competition with 70 million won in prize money
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT is recruiting prospective entrepreneurs and early-stage startups to innovate public services using advanced technologies such as AI and data. Applications for the 2026 GovTech Startup Competition will be accepted from Aug. 20 to Sept. 21. The contest has two tracks, selecting about 42 teams for a first-round review and 14 final winners in November. Total prizes of 70 million won will be awarded in December, with preferential benefits for a related support programme next year.
