The 29th POSCO IMP application will be open from Wednesday, April 2 to Wednesday, April 16, 2025, until 11:00 PM (KST).

The 2025 POSCO Open Innovation program is expected to begin accepting applications in May.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at our official email

- poscoimp@gmail.com

The evaluation schedule is as follows:

[POSCO IMP]

1) The 29th : Application(April) - Document review(April) - 1st Presentation evaluation(May) - 2nd In-person evaluation & On-site due diligence(May) - Final selection(~July) & Investment agreement(September)

2) The 30th : Application(July) - Document review(August)-1st Presentation evaluation(August) - 2nd In-person evaluation & On-site due diligence(August) - Final selection & Investment agreement(September–October)

[POSCO Open Innovation]

Application(May) - Document review(May) – Presentation evaluation(June) - Final Selection(July) – PoC project(July–October)

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on operational circumstances.

No, nationality doesn’t matter when applying.

Eligibility

Any technology-based startup is welcome to apply.
(Pre-startup, Startups founded within 10 years)

🔹 (For POSCO IMP only)

Part A: Startups from the idea stage to seed round
Part B: Startups at Pre-Series A stage and beyond

As long as your startup is related to the fields listed in the announcement, you are welcome to apply. Eligibility will be reviewed during the evaluation process.

Yes, it is possible. This program targets companies that have been established for less than 10 years.

Applications will be evaluated comprehensively based on the following criteria:

• Technology: Necessity, innovation, and specificity of the technology
• Marketability: Business strategy and growth potential
• Team Competency: Capabilities of the founder and core team
• Relevance to POSCO Group: Alignment with POSCO’s business areas and strategic interests