COMEUP STARS
Shinhan Future’s Lab Japan
Japan
A global accelerator program by Shinhan Financial Group, supporting startups across Korea, Japan, and Vietnam through investment, PoC, and global expansion initiatives.
All Sectors
Target Industries
Exclusive Benefits
by COMEUP House
- PoC (Proof of Concept) opportunities through startup program operated by Shinhan Group
- Facilitating investment review and matching
PEN Ventures
Target Industries
All sectors
Exclusive Benefits
by COMEUP House
- Opportunity to join PEN’s startup programs
the United States
The most active global accelerator in South Korea sending over 400 startups abroad every year.
E·land China EIV
A Korea-China business platform that supports Korean companies’ entry into the Chinese market through localized insight and exclusive partnership opportunities.
Target Industries
Beauty & Fashion / Media & Entertainment / Health Care & Biotech / Energy & Sustainability / Software / Artificial Intelligence
Exclusive Benefits
by COMEUP House
- Shared office space provided at EIV Campus in Shanghai
- Connections to Chinese investors, partners, and government support channels
China
Start2 Group
A global accelerator that connects startups with innovation ecosystems across Europe, Asia, and North America, helping them grow globally.
Target Industries
Exclusive Benefits
by COMEUP House
- Connect with the Start2 Group alumni network
- Participate in Start2 Group’s global programs and events
Energy & Sustainability / Health Care & Biotech / Artificial Intelligence / Robotics
Europe
Start Local, Expand Global –
Be Part of COMEUP Stars 2025
A stage for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage startups with the potential to change the world.
COMEUP Stars 2025 is open to all teams—regardless of sector—
from idea-stage founders to early startups with global ambitions.
Get matched with top experts for 1:1 mentorship, receive tailored go-to-market guidance for overseas expansion, connect with global investors, and showcase your innovation at the main COMEUP event.
Let your journey go global—
COMEUP Stars 2025 will be with you every step of the way.
Apply now!
Benefits for Selected Startups
1
COMEUP main event participation (promotion booth & on-site pitch opportunity)
2
Expert mentoring (strategic mentoring from local experts in your target market)
3
COMEUP House mentoring (1:1 growth coaching with global experts via COMEUP House)
4
Global business matching (partnership and investor connections with local corporates and VCs)
5
Media and brand exposure (domestic and international media coverage and brand promotion support)
6
Investor connection opportunities (practical investment opportunities through investor networking)
7
Post-2026 follow-up support (access to region-specific programs such as Business Trip, IR events, etc.)
Inquiry
If you have any further inquiries, please feel free to contact us using the information below:
- COMEUP HQ
- E-mail. stars@comeup.org
- Tel. +82-70-7443-9402
Schedule
Document Screening
August 26 (Tue) - August 28 (Thu)
Application Period
July 21 (Mon) - August 22 (Fri) (~GMT+9 23:59)
Shortlist Announcement
September 1 (Mon)
Interview
September 8 (Mon) - September 12 (Fri)
Finalist Announcement
September 17 (Wed)
Orientation & Workshop
September 22 (Mon) - September 23 (Tue), at BEXCO, Busan
* Timetable is subject to change