Incheon Rise-Up IR/ Showcase Day
Time & Location
Thursday, October 29 5:30PM-8:00PM(PDT)
Draper University(44E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401)
About the event
The Rise-up Pitch Showcase, hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City and Incheon Techno Park, and organized by
Draper Startup House Korea (website): A global startup hub in Seoul empowering founders with community, programs, and cross-border opportunities
Draper University (website): Silicon Valley’s leading entrepreneurship program founded by Tim Draper, nurturing innovators and high-growth founders
Nuleep(website): Nuleep, Inc. provides global strategy, leadership, startup, and innovation solutions in the AI, Cleantech, Media and Technology sectors.
brings together 6 of Korea’s most promising startups for an exclusive pitch event in Silicon Valley.
Handpicked through a highly selective process, these companies are beyond early stage — they’re ready to attract investment and secure strategic partnerships that will accelerate their U.S. expansion.
At this showcase, founders will present their visions to a room of leading investors and potential partners, aiming to build the funding and collaboration channels that will fuel their market entry and growth.
This is a rare opportunity to meet the next generation of Korean innovators, each equipped with the technology, resilience, and global readiness to scale successfully in the world’s most competitive market.
Draper Startup House Korea's event is organized and operated solely by Draper Startup House Korea (not TechCrunch Media LLC, nor any of its affiliates or brands, including TechCrunch).
Why Attend?
Meet Incheon, Korea's Most Innovative Startups
Network with Top Silicon Valley Industry Leader
Explore Investment Opportunities.
Counting opportunities for Korean Inbound Market.
Showcasing Startups and Expected Partners
NineWatt- Driving urban energy efficiency with AI-powered data and networks
(Startups specialized in energy efficiency including water management / Property management company)BROJ- Automating fitness center operations through paperless CRM and smart access solutions
(Fitness centers/ Taekwondo center/ Pilates Studios)SIJE- Transforming apparel supply chains with AI-driven digital twin technology
(Apparel brands/ Smart-factory related startups)GenFitX- Enhancing golf performance through AI-powered data analytics and club fitting
(Screen golf shops/ golf fitting shops)KEISER- Innovating music and content platforms with AI and acoustic technologies
(Music artist association/ Music platform)FutureSense- Building blockchain and AI solutions for global food safety and traceability
(Food manufacturer/ grocery store chain)
Partnership Opportunities
This event offers unique partnership possibilities for:
Active Investors seeking diverse, high-potential deal flow
Corporations looking for innovative technology solutions
Service Providers interested in the Korean market
Government Agencies supporting international trade
Event Format
(Each startups will have their own space for showcase)
6:00 PM - Registration
6:15 PM - Opening Remarks & Program Overview
6:30 PM - Pitch and showcase
7:30 PM - Networking
Location
44E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
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Reserve Your Spot Now, as we have limited capacity!
For further inquires, please contact [email protected]