Seongbuk Creative Studio Startup Idea Contest

Online and Offline Mentoring, Equipment Utilization Training, Free Design Prototype Worth 2 to 3 Million Provided

Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) announced that it is recruiting participants for the '2023 Seongbuk Creative Startup Idea Contest' from August 11 to September 5 at the prototype production studio 'Seongbuk Changjakso' located in Wolgok-dong to discover creative ideas.

Seongbuk Changjakso is a prototype production studio operated by Seongbuk-gu, equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, and workspaces. It supports creative activities free of charge for residents interested in maker startup culture or those who wish to use the facility, including prospective entrepreneurs, artists, university students, and the general public.

The '2023 Seongbuk Changjakso Startup Idea Contest' is planned to discover startup ideas utilizing convergence fields and to spread creative activities within the region.

The district provides participants with opportunities to develop prototype production capabilities using innovative materials for lifestyle improvement products and to gain maker experience.

This startup idea contest is open to anyone interested in creative activities regardless of region, including university students, the general public, and (prospective) entrepreneurs. However, entrepreneurs must have registered their business within the last 7 years to participate.

Applications are accepted through the Seongbuk Changjakso blog.

Participants can join as a team, consisting of at least one and fewer than five members.

The activity period is from September 7 to October 26. Participating teams can receive online and offline mentoring and equipment utilization training using laser cutters, 3D printers, and other devices as needed.

Additionally, each team will be provided with design prototypes, prototype production worth approximately 2 to 3 million KRW, and free access to tool spaces and equipment within Seongbuk Changjakso.

Three teams with outstanding results (one grand prize team and two excellence prize teams) will receive certificates and a monetary reward.

Lee Seung-ro, Mayor of Seongbuk-gu, stated, “Through the startup idea contest, we expect to promote Seongbuk Changjakso to university students, the general public, and (prospective) entrepreneurs in the region, discover participants’ challenging startup ideas, and serve as a catalyst for spreading the local startup culture,” urging many to show interest and participate.

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