​Please check the event and registration details before applying.

​Part 1. Mini Startup KNOW-HOW Fair

​Next Step: Licensing & Permissions

​Part 2. WHO OPENS THE DOOR

​GSC Founder Talk with Nidhi Agrawal

​Have a startup idea, but not sure what comes next?

​Starting a business takes more than a good idea. From manufacturing and distribution to licenses, permissions, and entering the Korean market, there are many practical steps that first-time founders need to figure out.

​At the Mini Startup KNOW-HOW Fair, aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs can meet founders from the GSC community who are already building their own businesses and hear directly about the real challenges, lessons, and know-how they have gained along the way.

​The event will begin with a founder panel talk featuring GSC community entrepreneurs from fields including Wellness, Fashion, Beauty, Tourism, E-commerce, and other product-based industries. Participants will hear about their startup journeys, products, and practical experiences in bringing their ideas to market.

​This will be followed by a special Founder Talk by Nidhi Agrawal, entrepreneur, public speaker, Co-Founder of Kalphabets, and Founder of Niden Consulting.

​The event will conclude with founder-led consultation booths and open networking, where participants can ask practical questions about manufacturing, distribution, licenses and permissions, and entering the Korean market.

​📅 Event Details

• ​Date & Time: September 29, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM KST

• ​Location: Global Startup Center (GSC) Main Hall

• ​Language: English

• ​Who Can Join: GSC community members and foreign aspiring or early-stage entrepreneurs

• ​Featured Speaker: Nidhi Agrawal
  Co-Founder of Kalphabets & Founder of Niden Consulting

​The event is designed for approximately 40 participants and requires advance registration.

​🚀 What to Expect

​1:00 PM – 1:10 PM

​Mini Startup KNOW-HOW Fair Opening

​Meet the participating GSC community founders and get an introduction to the industries, startup ideas, and businesses featured at the event.

​1:10 PM – 2:20 PM

​Mini Startup KNOW-HOW Fair — Founder Panel Talk

​Hear directly from GSC community entrepreneurs working across fields such as:

• ​Wellness

• ​Fashion

• ​Beauty

• ​Tourism

• ​E-commerce

• ​Other product-based industries

​The founders will share their startup experiences, business ideas, and practical lessons learned while developing and bringing their products and services to market.

​2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

​Founder Talk: WHO OPENS THE DOOR — Nobody Builds Alone

​Nidhi Agrawal will share her experience as a founder, including:

• ​Her experience building a business with co-founders

• ​The founding and growth journey of Kalphabets

• ​Lessons learned throughout the startup journey

• ​The importance of teamwork, collaboration, and the right partnerships when building a business

​The session will explore why nobody builds alone and how the people and partnerships around a founder can shape the growth of a business.

​3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

​Licensing & Permissions Consulting & Networking

​Meet participating founders at industry-specific consultation booths and ask practical questions based on their real startup experience.

​Topics may include:

• ​Manufacturing and product development

• ​Distribution and sales channels

• ​Licenses and permissions in Korea

• ​Korean market entry

• ​Building and launching a product-based business

• ​Practical challenges during the early stages of a startup

​Participants will also have time for open networking with founders and other aspiring entrepreneurs.

​💡 Who Is This For?

​This event is especially for you if you:

• ​Have a startup idea but are unsure how to take the next step

• ​Are preparing to start a business in Korea

• ​Are in the early stages of building your startup

• ​Want practical advice from founders who have already gone through the process

• ​Want to meet other founders and potential collaborators

​You do not need to have an established company to participate.

​Come with your questions, meet founders who have already started the journey, and learn what it really takes to move from idea to execution.

​Nobody builds alone.
Your next step may start with a conversation with someone who has already been there.

​🎁 Special Treat

​Kalphabets snacks will be provided to participants!

​The goal isn’t just to find the right door.
It’s to build something that makes people want to knock on yours.

​📅 Registration Notes

• ​Please complete the required questions during registration.

• ​A confirmation email will be sent to selected participants.

• ​Photos and videos may be taken for GSC promotional purposes.

​Inquiries: program@startup-korea.com

​GSC is a government-backed hub operated by MSS and KISED, supporting foreign entrepreneurs in Korea through workspaces, visa assistance, and incubation programs.