{"id":39563,"date":"2025-11-25T16:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T09:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=39563"},"modified":"2025-11-25T16:20:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T09:20:00","slug":"comeup-2025-recode-the-future-officially-launched-in-seoul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=39563","title":{"rendered":"COMEUP 2025: Recode the Future &#8211; Officially Launched in Seoul"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A Global Startup Festival Co-hosted by the Ministry of\u00a0SMEs and Startups (MSS) and Korea Startup Forum (KSF)<\/li>\n<li>From December 10\u201312 at COEX Seoul, the three-day festival will bring together innovative startups, global and domestic investors, and major corporation<\/li>\n<li>A wide range of programs \u2014 including conferences, exhibitions, IR pitching, business matchmaking, and open innovation \u2014 will be presented under the themes of Tech, Global, and Entrepreneurship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SEOUL, South Korea<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 25, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The Ministry of\u00a0SMEs and Startups (MSS, Minister <span class=\"xn-person\">Sungsook Han<\/span>) and the Korea Startup Forum (KSF, Chairman <span class=\"xn-person\">Sangwoo Han<\/span>), co-organize of COMEUP 2025, announced the official launch of this year&#8217;s global startup festival at the &#8220;COMEUP 2025 Media Day&#8221; held on Thursday the 20th at the Tipstown Global Startup Center (GSC) in <span class=\"xn-location\">Seoul<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2831741\/attached__COMEUP_2025__Recode_the_Future___Officially_Launched_in_Seoul.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2831741\/attached__COMEUP_2025__Recode_the_Future___Officially_Launched_in_Seoul.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"COMEUP 2025 Recode the Future - Officially Launched in Seoul\" alt=\"COMEUP 2025 Recode the Future - Officially Launched in Seoul\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>COMEUP 2025 Recode the Future &#8211; Officially Launched in Seoul<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>First launched in 2019, COMEUP has evolved into a central platform where stakeholders from the Korean and global startup ecosystems gather to connect and collaborate. In 2024, the event welcomed more than 150 overseas startups from 45 countries \u2014 its largest scale to date \u2014 solidifying its position as a global innovation festival.<\/p>\n<p>The seventh edition of COMEUP will take place under the slogan &#8220;Recode the Future,&#8221; highlighting the vision of startups redefining the future beyond industrial and national boundaries through technological innovation and entrepreneurial drive. With key themes encompassing Tech, Global, and Entrepreneurship, the festival will feature diverse programs such as conferences, exhibitions, IR pitching, and open innovation sessions. Featured speakers include <span class=\"xn-person\">Tarek Amin<\/span>, CEO of HUMAIN, <span class=\"xn-location\">Saudi Arabia&#8217;s<\/span> national AI company, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Sunghyun Park<\/span>, CEO of Rebellions.<\/p>\n<p>A major emphasis of COMEUP 2025 is facilitating meaningful collaboration and investment opportunities between Korean startups and global investors and corporations. This year, a broad range of global VCs, CVCs, and accelerators will be invited to provide Korean innovators with expanded access to global capital. Additional support will include pre-arranged and self-matching 1:1 meetings, investor booth operations, and sessions linked to major venture investment briefings.<\/p>\n<p>Global companies and leading Korean corporations will also participate extensively. In the Open Innovation program, 35 companies \u2014 including Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Motor Company, NVIDIA, and NHN \u2014 will operate exhibition booths, share success cases of co-innovation with startups, and hold 1:1 collaboration meetings.<\/p>\n<p>International participation will expand significantly this year. Building on the four national pavilions showcased in 2024, COMEUP 2025 will feature seven national pavilions from <span class=\"xn-location\">Saudi Arabia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">India<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, and others. New participating countries \u2014 including <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Angola<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Sierra Leone<\/span> \u2014 will join the festival, engaging in exhibitions, IR pitching, conferences, and networking events.<\/p>\n<p>COMEUP 2025 will also spotlight startups pursuing social impact. A dedicated session will feature three founders \u2014 including Jong-kyu Kim, CEO of 60hz \u2014 who will share their journeys addressing the climate crisis through innovative technologies. Impact investors such as Sopoong Ventures and the Impact Foundation will operate booths on-site and provide consultations for social venture teams.<\/p>\n<p>Programs designed for students and the general public will be further strengthened. The &#8220;COMEUP Docent Tour,&#8221; led by ecosystem experts, will guide visitors through the festival and deepen understanding of entrepreneurship. The &#8220;COMEUP Flea Market&#8221; will showcase consumer-facing startup products, enabling visitors to experience and purchase new offerings. On <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 12<\/span>, eight startup teams from six domestic and international universities \u2014 including Seoul <span class=\"xn-org\">National University<\/span> \u2014 will present startup ideas and participate in introductory entrepreneurship seminars aimed at nurturing future founders.<\/p>\n<p>A series of side events will also take place inside the venue to enrich the overall experience. These include the opening ceremony of the &#8220;OpenData X AI Challenge,&#8221; which offers AI startups opportunities to test and validate their technologies; the &#8220;Challenge! K-Startup 2025 Grand Finale,&#8221; a joint startup competition hosted by 10 government ministries; and the &#8220;<span class=\"xn-money\">2025 K<\/span>-Startup Grand Challenge Demo Day,&#8221; showcasing the top foreign startup teams of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Seong-sook Han stated, &#8220;From deep-tech innovation that transforms daily life, to global expansion beyond industries and borders, and the entrepreneurial spirit shaping society \u2014\u00a0COMEUP 2025 will showcase how startups are rewriting the future. We welcome your interest and participation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>COMEUP 2025 is open to anyone interested in the startup ecosystem. Pre-registration is available until <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 8<\/span> via the official website (<u><a href=\"http:\/\/comeup.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">comeup.org<\/a><\/u>).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comeup.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">comeup.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@COMEUP_org\/streams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@COMEUP_org<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A Global Startup Festival Co-hosted by the Ministry of\u00a0SMEs and Startups (MSS) and Korea Startup Forum (KSF)<\/li>\n<li>From December 10\u201312 at COEX Seoul, the three-day festival will bring together innovative startups, global and domestic investors, and major corporation<\/li>\n<li>A wide range of programs \u2014 including conferences, exhibitions, IR pitching, business matchmaking, and open innovation \u2014 will be presented under the themes of Tech, Global, and Entrepreneurship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SEOUL, South Korea<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 25, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The Ministry of\u00a0SMEs and Startups (MSS, Minister <span class=\"xn-person\">Sungsook Han<\/span>) and the Korea Startup Forum (KSF, Chairman <span class=\"xn-person\">Sangwoo Han<\/span>), co-organize of COMEUP 2025, announced the official launch of this year&#8217;s global startup festival at the &#8220;COMEUP 2025 Media Day&#8221; held on Thursday the 20th at the Tipstown Global Startup Center (GSC) in <span class=\"xn-location\">Seoul<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2831741\/attached__COMEUP_2025__Recode_the_Future___Officially_Launched_in_Seoul.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2831741\/attached__COMEUP_2025__Recode_the_Future___Officially_Launched_in_Seoul.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"COMEUP 2025 Recode the Future - Officially Launched in Seoul\" alt=\"COMEUP 2025 Recode the Future - Officially Launched in Seoul\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>COMEUP 2025 Recode the Future &#8211; Officially Launched in Seoul<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>First launched in 2019, COMEUP has evolved into a central platform where stakeholders from the Korean and global startup ecosystems gather to connect and collaborate. In 2024, the event welcomed more than 150 overseas startups from 45 countries \u2014 its largest scale to date \u2014 solidifying its position as a global innovation festival.<\/p>\n<p>The seventh edition of COMEUP will take place under the slogan &#8220;Recode the Future,&#8221; highlighting the vision of startups redefining the future beyond industrial and national boundaries through technological innovation and entrepreneurial drive. With key themes encompassing Tech, Global, and Entrepreneurship, the festival will feature diverse programs such as conferences, exhibitions, IR pitching, and open innovation sessions. Featured speakers include <span class=\"xn-person\">Tarek Amin<\/span>, CEO of HUMAIN, <span class=\"xn-location\">Saudi Arabia&#8217;s<\/span> national AI company, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Sunghyun Park<\/span>, CEO of Rebellions.<\/p>\n<p>A major emphasis of COMEUP 2025 is facilitating meaningful collaboration and investment opportunities between Korean startups and global investors and corporations. This year, a broad range of global VCs, CVCs, and accelerators will be invited to provide Korean innovators with expanded access to global capital. Additional support will include pre-arranged and self-matching 1:1 meetings, investor booth operations, and sessions linked to major venture investment briefings.<\/p>\n<p>Global companies and leading Korean corporations will also participate extensively. In the Open Innovation program, 35 companies \u2014 including Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai Motor Company, NVIDIA, and NHN \u2014 will operate exhibition booths, share success cases of co-innovation with startups, and hold 1:1 collaboration meetings.<\/p>\n<p>International participation will expand significantly this year. Building on the four national pavilions showcased in 2024, COMEUP 2025 will feature seven national pavilions from <span class=\"xn-location\">Saudi Arabia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">India<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, and others. New participating countries \u2014 including <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Angola<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Sierra Leone<\/span> \u2014 will join the festival, engaging in exhibitions, IR pitching, conferences, and networking events.<\/p>\n<p>COMEUP 2025 will also spotlight startups pursuing social impact. A dedicated session will feature three founders \u2014 including Jong-kyu Kim, CEO of 60hz \u2014 who will share their journeys addressing the climate crisis through innovative technologies. Impact investors such as Sopoong Ventures and the Impact Foundation will operate booths on-site and provide consultations for social venture teams.<\/p>\n<p>Programs designed for students and the general public will be further strengthened. The &#8220;COMEUP Docent Tour,&#8221; led by ecosystem experts, will guide visitors through the festival and deepen understanding of entrepreneurship. The &#8220;COMEUP Flea Market&#8221; will showcase consumer-facing startup products, enabling visitors to experience and purchase new offerings. On <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 12<\/span>, eight startup teams from six domestic and international universities \u2014 including Seoul <span class=\"xn-org\">National University<\/span> \u2014 will present startup ideas and participate in introductory entrepreneurship seminars aimed at nurturing future founders.<\/p>\n<p>A series of side events will also take place inside the venue to enrich the overall experience. These include the opening ceremony of the &#8220;OpenData X AI Challenge,&#8221; which offers AI startups opportunities to test and validate their technologies; the &#8220;Challenge! K-Startup 2025 Grand Finale,&#8221; a joint startup competition hosted by 10 government ministries; and the &#8220;<span class=\"xn-money\">2025 K<\/span>-Startup Grand Challenge Demo Day,&#8221; showcasing the top foreign startup teams of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Seong-sook Han stated, &#8220;From deep-tech innovation that transforms daily life, to global expansion beyond industries and borders, and the entrepreneurial spirit shaping society \u2014\u00a0COMEUP 2025 will showcase how startups are rewriting the future. We welcome your interest and participation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>COMEUP 2025 is open to anyone interested in the startup ecosystem. Pre-registration is available until <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 8<\/span> via the official website (<u><a href=\"http:\/\/comeup.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">comeup.org<\/a><\/u>).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comeup.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">comeup.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@COMEUP_org\/streams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@COMEUP_org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39563","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39563","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=39563"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39563\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=39563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=39563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=39563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}