2026 Korea x US: Founders Pitch Day

​"2026 Founders Pitch Day" is an exclusive IR event featuring 10 emerging K-startups vetted by the Korean government.

​< AI · Deep Tech · Semiconductor · SaaS · Energy · Health Tech >

​What to Expect

• ​Networking with potential partners and investors

• ​Startup pitches from selected Korean companies

• ​Opportunities for business partnerships, investments, and collaborations

• ​Curated corporates, investors, experts, ecosystem organizations, and government entities

​Who Should Attend

• ​Startup founders, executives, and tech leaders

• ​Corporate innovation, business development, and potential customers

• ​LPs, VCs, corporate investors, and strategic investors

• ​Government agencies, economic development organizations, and trade organizations

• ​Accelerators, industry experts, and startup ecosystem developers

​✨ Note that spots are limited! RSVP early to secure your spot!

​————————

​Event Details

​📅 Date: October 14 (Wed), 2026

​⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

​📍 Location: New York City (Detailed venue shared upon RSVP approval)

​————————

• ​12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Pre-Networking

  • ​Expand your network and connect with startups, investors, and industry experts.

• ​1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | IR Pitch

  • ​Discover promising companies through live IR pitches and identify potential investment opportunities.

• ​3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 1:1 Meetup Session & Networking

  • ​Meet promising startups 1:1 and explore your next investment opportunity.

​————————

​🇰🇷 Participating Companies

- SemiAI: Semiconductor Process AI Platform

​- SolverX: AI Physics Simulation Platform

​- Metacrowd: Voice Phishing & Deepfake Detection Solution

​- P2ACH AI: Vision AI Retail Media Platform

​- Batterfly: EV Battery Diagnostics & Management Platform

​- OneCheck: Offline Customer Behavior Analytics Platform

- LIBECO: Liquid Hydrogen Fuel Supply System

​- ProxiHealthcare: Bioelectric Oral Healthcare Products

​- BestTurn: Airport Ground Handling Workforce Platform

​- VanaM: Thin-Film Foundry Service

​————————

🏛️ About the Sponsors and Hosts

​Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS)

​The Ministry of SMEs and Startups is the South Korean government ministry responsible for supporting startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and venture businesses. Through policies and programs focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, funding, and global expansion, MSS works to strengthen Korea’s startup ecosystem and help growing companies become more competitive in domestic and international markets.

​🌐 Website: https://www.mss.go.kr/site/eng/main.do
🔗 LinkedIn: MSS

​Korea Business Angels Association (KBAA)

​The Korea Business Angels Association is South Korea's leading angel investment organization, connecting early-stage startups with angel investors, investment clubs, and funding opportunities. Through matching funds, IR pitch events, and its involvement in the government-backed TIPS program, KBAA plays a key role in bridging the funding gap for emerging startups.

​🌐 Website: https://www.kbaa.or.kr/
🔗 LinkedIn: KBAA

​PEN Ventures

​PEN Ventures is a global accelerator and investment firm supporting startups through investment, acceleration, corporate collaboration, open innovation, and global market-entry programs. With an international network across major innovation hubs, PEN Ventures connects startups with investors, corporations, public institutions, and strategic partners to facilitate business expansion and cross-border collaboration.

​🌐 Website: https://www.pen.ventures/
🔗 LinkedIn: PEN Ventures