Korea's startup funding, finally readable in English.
Unlock South Korea's massive ₩3.4Tr government support ecosystem. We translate, eligibility-match, and deadline-track 3,000+ grants so you can focus on building.
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OASIS Startup Incubation Program (OASIS-9)
Up to ₩25M funding & 25 Startup Visa points
- Pre-founder status matches mandatory visa path
- English-taught orientation & guidelines
K-Startup Grand Challenge
₩15M living stipend + free office space in Pangyo
- Foreign national led teams only
- Incorporation NOT required initially
Simulate Visa Points & Chat with AI Advisors
Take the guesswork out of administrative compliance. Our integrated AI features analyze your profile to project D-8-4 Startup Visa qualifications and match grants instantly.
D-8-4 Startup Visa Points Simulator
Toggle OASIS points, investments, and academic qualifications. Calculate eligibility instantly.
Guided Funding Finder Chat
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D-8-4 Startup Visa Status
The OASIS Pathway to Your Korea Startup Visa
OASIS (Overall Assistance for Start-up Immigration System) is how most foreign founders reach the D-8-4 startup visa. Run by the Ministry of Justice & Ministry of SMEs and Startups, administered by KISED, and delivered through the Global Start-up Immigration Center and partner universities and start-up centers.
Earn OASIS points
Complete OASIS courses, mentoring, incubation or IP items to accumulate points.
D-10-2 (Start-up prep)
Use your OASIS certificate to get the start-up preparation visa and build your venture.
D-8-4 (Start-up visa)
Reach the points threshold with a prerequisite item to qualify for the founder visa.
Basic Intellectual Property Course
Understanding Korean society and an introduction to the intellectual-property system. ~12 hours over 2 weeks, 80% attendance.
Advanced Intellectual Property Course
Patent litigation and writing invention declarations. ~20 hours over 2 weeks, 80% attendance.
Intellectual Property Application Support
Financial support for securing IP rights — application and agent fees. Support only (no points); once per person.
Basic Start-up Class
Business management, the tax system, and investor presentations. ~20 hours over 3 weeks, 80% attendance. Taught in English.
Start-up Coaching & Mentoring
One-on-one coaching from a start-up immigration mentor. Minimum 6 hours (3 sessions) for points.
Invention / Start-up Exhibition
Showcase your invention to investors; identifies outstanding, inventive start-up items.
Graduation from Start-up Incubation
Complete a government-supported incubation residency (six-month minimum) with dedicated workspace.
Support for Corporation Establishment
Administrative help incorporating your Korean corporation — a key step for visa qualification.
Start-up Commercialization Support
Initial commercialization funding plus R&D and post-management support for your start-up item.
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We eliminate the administrative and language barriers between the Korean government and global startup teams.
AI-Translated Listings
No more struggling with obscure administrative Korean. Every program notice is parsed, summarized, and translated into clear, structured English.
Foreigner-First Filtering
Our database automatically flags and filters out programs restricted to Korean nationals, showing only what foreign-led teams can realistically apply for.
Priority Deadline Tracking
Never discover a grant the day after it closes. Save programs to your dashboard, track application phases, and receive priority D-day alerts.
Asian countries publish thousands of startup support programs a year — almost entirely in local languages. EastStartup exists so foreign founders stop discovering grants the day after they close.
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