Dream Challenge K-Startup Demo Day

​2026 Dream Challenge K-Startup Demo Day | Deep Tech & HealthTech

​12 of Korea’s most promising Deep Tech & HealthTech startups. One evening in Silicon Valley, limited to 80 guests.

​Free entry to win an Mac Mini or Samsung Galaxy Tab — no purchase necessary, must be present to win.

​Description

​South Korea’s most promising Deep Tech and HealthTech startups are coming to Silicon Valley, and they’re here to do business: partnerships, PoC projects, US localization, and investment.

​Join us at Plug and Play Tech Center for live pitches before a panel of Silicon Valley judges, followed by dinner, drinks, networking, and a raffle of premium prizes from Korea.

​Seating is limited to 80 guests. Registration is free but subject to approval. Reserve your spot now.

​Presenting Companies

​●Crois AI ●MEDIAI PLUS ●KiiKi X ●Adwave ●CoreMotion ●NEXTERIALS ●Codepresso ●Boldy ●UNIUNI ●CHOICE ●Realizer ●DAEDAN BIO

​Why You Should Be in the Room

• ​Early access to cross-border deal flow. These 12 companies were selected through a competitive program and are actively raising, partnering, and launching US pilots.

• ​Real PoC and partnership opportunities. Every presenting team is ready to discuss co-development, pilots, and strategic collaboration with US corporates.

• ​A curated room. Investors, operators, and corporate innovation leaders focused on AI, hard tech, digital health, medtech, and FemTech.

• ​Dinner, networking, and a raffle. Win an iPad, a Samsung Galaxy Tab, K-beauty sets, or reserve-grade Korean specialty coffee.

​At a Glance

• ​Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

• ​Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors open 3:30 PM)

• ​Venue: Plug and Play Tech Center, Second Floor Event Hall, 440 N Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

• ​Admission: Free with approved registration

​Who Should Attend

• ​Investors: VCs, angels, and accelerators focused on Deep Tech and HealthTech, especially those looking at cross-border deal flow

• ​Industry Experts: Senior executives and operators in AI, hard tech, digital health, and medtech

• ​Corporate Partners: Innovation leads and BD/strategic partnership teams looking for PoC and co-development opportunities

• ​Ecosystem Builders: Founders, operators, and community leaders across the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem

​Agenda

​3:30 pm Doors Open & Registration

​4:00 pm Pitch Session 1: HealthTech Track

​5:00 pm Coffee Break, Networking & Raffle Drawing

​5:30 pm Pitch Session 2: Deep Tech Track

​6:30 pm Dinner, Networking & Grand Raffle Drawing

​8:00 pm Close

​Raffle drawings take place during the break and at dinner, with the headline prizes drawn at the dinner reception. Stay for the whole evening to maximize your chances.

​Evening Raffle: A Curated Taste of Korea

​Every registered guest who checks in on site is automatically entered.

• ​Headline Prizes: iPad · Samsung Galaxy Tab

• ​Korean Skincare Collections: Refined K-beauty essentials from Korea

• ​Reserve Korean Specialty Coffee: Reserve-grade beans from one of Korea’s premier specialty roasters

​Free entry with registration and check-in. Winners must be present at the drawing.

​We are delighted to have Women in AI as a co-host partner for this event. Women in AI (WAI)is a global community of 60,000+ founders, operators, investors, and builders shaping the future of AI. WIA brings women across the ecosystem together through curated events, community, and partnerships designed to spark meaningful connections, collaboration, and opportunity.