Made in Korea. Meet NYC.
K-Startup × NYC Business Lunch & Networking
October 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | Manhattan, NY
📍 Location: Detailed venue information will be shared upon approval
What happens when ambitious Korean startups meet the people, businesses, and ideas shaping New York City?
Made in Korea. Meet NYC. brings together innovative Korean startups entering the U.S. market with NYC-based founders, business leaders, potential customers/buyers, partners, and ecosystem connectors for an afternoon of meaningful conversations and new connections.
This is more than a networking lunch. It is an opportunity to discover new products and technologies, explore potential partnerships, exchange market insights, and connect with companies looking to build their next chapter in the U.S.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Lunch & curated networking
Meet Korean startups expanding into the U.S.
Discover new products, technologies, and business ideas
Connect with potential customers, partners, and industry contacts
Explore opportunities to collaborate, pilot, or do business
Exchange insights on the NYC and U.S. market
WHY ATTEND?
Discover
Explore emerging technologies and products entering the U.S. market.
Connect
Meet founders and potential customers, partners, and collaborators.
Explore
Discuss pilots, distribution, partnerships, and business opportunities.
Build
Create relationships with companies expanding from Korea into the U.S.
WHO WE ARE INVITING
This exclusive, curated business lunch is specifically designed for Enterprise Buyers, Procurement Officers, Corporate Innovation Leaders, and Strategic Partners looking to discover cutting-edge solutions ready for the U.S. market.
Review our participating cohort below to identify potential pilots, vendors, or partnership opportunities for your organization:
ALLSALE Corp. | AI & Commerce
AI-powered software solutions designed to help businesses streamline operations and unlock new opportunities through digital transformation.
EMCT | Smart Building & Safety
IoT-based smart building monitoring platform that enables real-time fire safety and facility management using existing building infrastructure—helping property teams respond faster while reducing costly upgrades.
Find My Market | AI & SaaS
AI-powered market research and customer persona platform that helps businesses identify target customers, conduct AI-driven interviews, and build more effective go-to-market strategies.
LUMIO | Beauty & Personal Care
Professional haircare brand specializing in color-treated hair, scalp care, and damaged-hair solutions, developed with decades of professional haircare expertise.
StyleAI | AI & Fashion Tech
AI-powered fashion design workspace that turns sketches into realistic virtual samples, helping fashion brands accelerate design decisions, reduce sampling costs, and bring products to market faster.
Sunny Side Up Global | AI & Pet Care
Korean pet beauty and lifestyle brand bringing thoughtfully designed grooming and care products for modern pets and their owners.
Sweetndata | AI & Content Tech
AI-powered content experiences for physical spaces, transforming brand and IP assets into personalized photo, video, and interactive experiences for retail, events, entertainment, and tourism.
ZEZEDU | AI & EdTech
AI-powered personalized math learning platform that analyzes students’ problem-solving processes to deliver individualized feedback, learning recommendations, and classroom management tools.
Come curious. Make a connection. Discover what's next.
Made in Korea. Meet NYC.
[Limited attendance. Registration is subject to approval.]
HOSTED BY
KISED New York
The Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) is a Korean government-affiliated organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship and the growth of startups. KISED operates programs that help Korean startups develop their capabilities, explore new markets, and build connections with domestic and international business ecosystems. Through its international programs and overseas offices, including the KISED New York Office, KISED supports Korean startups in pursuing global expansion and connecting with opportunities in the U.S. market.
OPERATED BY
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. [LinkedIn:/penventures]