Ministry Holds Briefing Session for 'Spark Up Startup Contest'

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment held a briefing session for the Spark Up Startup Contest at the Conrad Seoul hotel today (September 17).

The Spark Up Startup Contest is designed to recruit entrepreneurs who will lead new energy industries.

Anyone with energy-related startup ideas in fields such as solar, wind, hydrogen, and nuclear power is eligible to apply.

Applicants can range from aspiring entrepreneurs to early-stage startups within five years of establishment.

Outstanding participants will be awarded a prize of 200 million won.

In addition, follow-up support such as commercialization, mentoring, and corporate promotion will be provided.

The government issued a public notice for participant recruitment on September 8.

Applications will be accepted until October 2.

Roadshow briefing sessions are also scheduled to be held in Daejeon, Gwangju, Daegu, and Busan.
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