[Track A]  Idea-based Startup – Ideation, Validation and Support

[Track B] Research-based Startup – Research subjects showing promising potentials for commercialization

• Click “Track Comparison Chart” below to see details

[Track A] Team or individual with at least one KAIST student currently enrolled or on leave of absence

[Track B] Research project-possessing team or individual with at least one KAIST student currently enrolled or on leave of absence

[Ineligibility Criteria]

• Business license registration date must not exceed one year from the program start date (9/20)
• Maximum of 4 times participation allowed in E*5 KAIST
• Past E*5 KAIST ideas cannot reenter
• Participants previously awarded Best Team or Excellent Team in E*5 KAIST are not eligible to apply (Special Prize winner can reapply)

• Education, mentoring, funding, space, etc.
• Mentors: Dedicated mentors who are investors and experts of Korea’s leading startups  (mentor-menty matching)
• Mentor Group: CNT Tech, Kakao Ventures, Bon Angels Venture Partners, Blue Point Partners, Big Basin Capital
• Financial Support: Startup activity support and additional fund for missions
• Final Prize: Up to 10 million Won for grand prize winner

[Application Period] August 19, 2019 (Mon) ~ September 5, 2019 (Thursday) 23:59

Click on “Download Application and Apply (Click)” Tab > Download Application > Click on “Apply” tab and fill out the online template for submission

[Application Evaluation] September 6th (Friday) ~ September 10th (Tuesday)

[Evaluation Results] September 11th (Wednesday)

[Business Model Camp] 9/20~9/21 Total of 18 final participants are selected at Camp (Cheonan) 

[Tel] 042-350-6495

[E-mail] seunghoc@kaist.ac.kr