Tongmyong University to Host BUKG Pet Startup Idea Competition in July

The "2025 BUKG Pet Startup Idea Competition," aimed at fostering creative growth in the pet industry and expanding the startup ecosystem in the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam regions, will be held in July.

This competition is co-hosted and organized by the Korea Companion Animal Industry Association, Korea Pet Professional Academy, and Tongmyong University, with support from the Busan Metropolitan City Government. Its purpose is to discover regionally based ideas in the rapidly growing pet industry and to nurture talented individuals with practical potential.

Applications will be accepted from July 1 to 18, until midnight. Eligible participants include: residents with official registration in the BUKG region; (prospective) founders with headquarters in the BUKG region whose businesses are less than seven years old; and youth interested in the pet industry.

The competition covers all sectors of the industry, including pet food, pet care, pet health, and pet culture. Participants will compete with ideas that demonstrate creativity, connections to local resources, and feasibility.

Awards will be presented in the names of the President of the Busan Economic Promotion Agency, President of the Busan Technology Startup Investment Agency, President of the Busan Tourism Organization, President of Busan Technopark, Director of the Busan Center for Creative Economy and Innovation, President of Tongmyong University, and Chairman of the Korea Companion Animal Industry Association.

An official from the competition stated, "We expect that this event will help discover creative talent in the region and establish a foundation for startups across the entire pet industry."

Details on how to participate and further information can be found on the official website of the Korea Companion Animal Industry Association or in the official announcement.

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