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POSCO Open Innovation
The POSCO Open Innovation Program connects
POSCO Group with startups that have advanced technologies
and strong growth potential, driving future innovation
The POSCO Open Innovation Program connects POSCO Group with startups that have advanced technologies and strong growth potential, driving future innovation
Submission Period and How to Apply


May 12, 2025 (Mon)

~ May 28th, 2025 (Wed) 11PM 

Apply via POSCO IMP website

(www.poscoimp.com)

Areas


Steel, Secondary Battery Materials, 

Energy and Infrastructure, New mobility, Decarbonization and Recycling, AI/Robotics, Desalination and Water treatment solutions, Healthcare and promising industries

How to apply


Startups under 10 years

POSCO Open Innovation
BENEFITS
 Collaboration with POSCO Group
  • Access to POSCO’s technological and commercialization infrastructure
  • Support for R&D resources through POSCO Research Institute and RIST
 Funding Support
  • Up to KRW 50 million in commercialization funding in collaboration with Seoul Business Agency and related institutions
  • Investment opportunities from POSCO for high-performing startups
 Field-Specific Expert Matching
  • Matching with working-level professionals from POSCO Group to receive hands-on, experience-based insights 
  • Support to strengthen commercialization capabilities
 Priority Access to Office Space
  • Preferred admission to Change Up Ground locations in Pohang, Seoul, and Gwangyang.
Submission Period and How to Apply




May 12, 2025 (Mon) ~

May 28th, 2025 (Wed) 11PM

Apply via POSCO IMP website

(www.poscoimp.com)

Areas




Steel, Secondary battery Materials, 

 Energy and Infrastructure, New mobility, Decarbonization and Recycling, AI/Robotics, Desalination and Water treatment solutions, Healthcare and promising industries

Target





Startups under 10 years

POSCO Open Innovation 
BENEFITS

Provide comprehensive support to enhance capabilities as a growth partner

 Collaboration
     with POSCO Group


  • Access to POSCO’s technological and commercialization infrastructure
  • Support for R&D resources through POSCO Research Institute and RIST
 Field-Specific
    Expert Matching


  • Matching with working-level professionals from POSCO Group to receive hands-on, experience-based insights 
  • Support to strengthen commercialization capabilities
 Funding Support


  • Up to KRW 50 million in commercialization funding in collaboration with Seoul Business Agency and related institutions
  • Investment opportunities from POSCO for high-performing startups
 Priority Access
     to Office Space


  • Preferred admission to Change Up Ground locations in Pohang, Seoul, and Gwangyang.
Milestones

Detailed schedule will be notified individually

Apply this form

You can download the business plan form.

POSCO IMP Operator  E-mail poscoimp@gmail.com


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