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2025 OKTA Global Startup Competition to Link Korean Innovators with Global VC Networks

by Zee Cindy
August 19, 2025
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South Korea’s startup ecosystem is preparing for one of its most ambitious global showcases yet. The 2025 OKTA Global Startup Competition in Incheon will bring together Korean innovators, overseas buyers, and top-tier venture capital networks. Positioned within the World-OKTA Convention, the event offers a direct gateway for startups seeking to scale abroad and for global investors looking to access Korea’s next wave of high-growth companies.

World-OKTA to Stage ‘2025 OKTA Global Startup Competition’ in Incheon

South Korea is positioning Incheon as a gateway for startup globalization with the 2025 OKTA Global Startup Competition, taking place during the 29th World-OKTA Convention and Korea Business Expo at Songdo Convensia, October 27–30, 2025.

The competition will spotlight promising Korean ventures pitching to an international panel of investors and accelerators, bridging local innovation with the world’s leading venture capital networks.

The competition is organized by the World Federation of Overseas Korean Traders Associations (World-OKTA) in collaboration with the Korea Commission for Corporate Partnership, and co-hosted with the Incheon Metropolitan Government.

It is further backed by key national agencies, including the MOTIE (Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy), KOTRA, and the Overseas Koreans Agency.

A Global Stage for Korean Startup Expansion

The 2025 OKTA Global Startup Competition is designed as a high-impact IR pitching platform for Korean startups ready to expand abroad.

Participating companies will gain direct access to:

  • 500 domestic exhibitors backed by local governments and institutions, seeking new export markets.
  • 50 OKTA-affiliated member companies with established overseas networks.
  • Around 2,000 international participants, including 500 overseas buyers and 1,500 World-OKTA member buyers from across the globe.

For early- and growth-stage founders, the event offers rare exposure to global venture capitalists, corporate partners, and strategic investors scouting for scalable opportunities in Korea’s dynamic sectors such as AI, healthtech, fintech, and green technology.

Building Korea’s Venture Capital and Startup Network

World-OKTA, which represents a global community of Korean business leaders, has long acted as a connector between Korean entrepreneurs and international markets.

By integrating a startup IR pitch competition into its flagship global convention, the organization is reflecting Korea’s policy emphasis on venture investment growth and the government’s ambition to expand the number of global unicorns.

The Incheon event is expected to strengthen ties between Korean SMEs, venture-backed startups, and cross-border VC accelerators, making it a strategic entry point for global investors seeking both deal flow and partnership opportunities in Asia’s fast-evolving ecosystem.

What Global VCs Can Expect from 2025 OKTA Global Startup Competition

For venture capital firms, corporate VCs, and accelerators worldwide, the 2025 OKTA Global Startup Competition represents more than a pitching event—it is a curated opportunity to access a vetted pipeline of Korean startups already primed for internationalization.

With support from MOTIE, KOTRA, and Incheon Metropolitan City, the event guarantees that showcased companies are investment-ready, export-oriented, and backed by institutional frameworks that minimize risk and accelerate growth.

As Korea continues to expand its global footprint in the startup ecosystem, the 2025 OKTA Global Startup Competition is set to be a pivotal platform where capital, innovation, and cross-border networks converge.

World-OKTA’s ‘2025 OKTA Global Startup Competition’ in Incheon connects Korean innovators with global VC networks, driving cross-border growth.

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