Strengthening Operations of Seoul Startup Cafe Seocho Gyodae Branch

To Prevent COVID-19 Spread, Transition to 1:1 Expert Consulting and Membership System, Conducted Online and Offline Simultaneously... Supporting Collaboration and Voluntary Startup Community Formation to Activate Human Network Building

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seocho-gu announced that it will further accelerate the operation of the ‘Seoul Startup Cafe Seocho Gyodae Branch’ to support prospective entrepreneurs facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 environment.

The district has assigned startup experts to the Seocho Gyodae Branch to provide coaching for professional assistance in entrepreneurship. They have been offering 1:1 basic consulting for acquiring necessary startup information and 1:1 specialized consulting in fields such as legal, tax, and intellectual property to enhance expertise, providing services that help acquire practical knowledge essential for actual startups.

Recently, unlike the previous open-space approach, the branch has transformed into a startup preparation space for prospective and early-stage entrepreneurs by managing users as membership members, offering program and facility use, thereby ensuring continuity in startup activities.

Additionally, by providing video content through platforms such as YouTube and ZOOM, and offering workspaces and content production spaces, they are fostering a startup ecosystem where more concrete and detailed plans can be composed and developed.

In particular, customized education will be provided to participate in the ‘2021 Seoul Startup Cafe Joint Cooperation Program,’ which is conducted along with opportunities to move into the Seoul Startup Hub.

More detailed support information can be found on the ‘Seoul Startup Cafe Seocho Gyodae Branch’ website.

For further details, inquiries can be made to the Job and Economy Division of Seocho-gu Office.

Meanwhile, since its full-scale operation began in October 2019, the ‘Seoul Startup Cafe Seocho Gyodae Branch’ has been providing programs that offer one-stop support for various startup preparations by gathering information from nearby universities, resident companies, and startup communities for residents dreaming of entrepreneurship.

In February of this year, the academy (common/regular education) classes had 67 applicants for 20 spots and closed early, and the February specialized consulting also had 98 applicants for 18 spots and closed early, showing that COVID-19 has not dampened the enthusiasm of prospective entrepreneurs.

Job and Economy Division Director Byunggeon Jo said, “We will not spare investment to create a startup support space that realizes the dreams and imaginations of prospective entrepreneurs amid the economic downturn caused by COVID-19,” adding, “We will provide continuous mentoring support, not just fragmented consulting, from basic counseling to specialized consulting.”

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