POSCO IMP is an investment-focused program that provides financial support to promising startups in specific fields.

POSCO Group Open Innovation is a program designed to strengthen co-development of technology and commercialization capabilities with the POSCO Group. It operates mainly around Proof of Concept (PoC) projects.

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Steel, Secondary Battery Materials, Energy/Infrastructure, and Emerging Industriessuch as: Advanced Mobility Materials, Power Infrastructure, Decarbonization & Recycling, AI Robotics, Desalination/Water Treatment Solutions, Healthcare, Smart Thermal Management, and Electronic Components for New Mobility.

🔹 (POSCO Group Open Innovation)
Steel, Secondary Battery, and Emerging Industries such as: Decarbonization & Recycling, AI Robotics

Since the nature of the programs differs, any company interested in collaborating with POSCO is eligible to apply.

No, nationality doesn’t matter when applying.

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Eligibility

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

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

🔹 (POSCO Open Innovation)

Eligibility

Any technology-based startup is welcome to apply.

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

Yes, foreign corporations can apply.