SPARK2050 Roadshow – Korea 2025
Are you ready to pitch your startup to global investors?
The SPARK2050 Roadshow – Korea 2025 is your chance to showcase bold, sustainable, and scalable solutions to a panel of international investors actively looking to back Korean startups. This high-impact event is co-hosted by FAMPOSO, Founder Institute Korea, Openfor.co, Global Startup Center and partners, as part of the global Spark2050 initiative powered by Global Legacy Partners.
Spanning 15 countries, the Spark2050 Roadshow connects family offices, venture capitalists, and innovators around impact-driven ventures. From each stop, three winners will be selected to advance to the Grand Finale in Dubai (Dec 4–5, 2025), where they’ll compete for $50,000 in cash prizes, international exposure, and cross-border growth opportunities.
This is a rare opportunity to pitch, raise funding, and unlock global partnerships—all in one place.
👉 If you wanna participate to pitch your startup at the event, then apply now- Pitch Application Form . Only selected startups will pitch on stage.
Agenda
12:00 pm - Door opening
13:00 PM – Welcome & Introduction
13:30 – 14:00 PM – Pitch session 1 - 4 start ups
14:00 - 14:30 pm - Panel Discussion (Title is TBD)
14:30 –16:30 PM – Pitch session 2,3 and 4 Competition ( 16 startups and SME)
16:30 – 17:30 PM – Winner evaluation and announcement, wrap up , networking , photos taking etc
17:30-18:30 Break (Buffer time)
18:30 HNI networking
Benefits
Chance to win $50,000 in cash prizes
3 Winners from this competition will have a chance to pitch at the Dubai Grand Finale (Dec 4–5, 2025)
Secure global investment and funding opportunities
Build high-value networks with global investors
Gain visibility for innovative ideas with live pitches & real-time judging
Presentations from local and global industry leaders
Transformative Industry Themes
Digital Innovation & Data Infrastructure
Cybersecurity & Blockchain
AgriTech, FoodTech & Sustainable F&B
Smart Cities & Eco-Friendly Solutions
Digital Banking, Finance & FinTech
Media, Film, and Next-Gen Entertainment
Healthcare, Hospitality & Wellness
Other SDG-aligned technologies
Who Should Apply & Participate
Scale-up stage startups with validated products/services
SMEs building innovative & impactful solutions
Founders aiming for global expansion
Startups aligned with UN SDGs
Entrepreneurs seeking funding, visibility & cross-border growth
Influencers & thought leaders in smart living and sustainability
Investment Channels Include
Global VCs & CVCs
Family Offices & HNIs
Angel Investors & Investment Bankers
Evaluation Criteria
A jury will assess entries based on:
Scalability (growth potential)
Feasibility & maturity
Innovation & differentiation
Clarity of value proposition
Team diversity & readiness
SDG alignment & sustainability impact
Upcoming Roadshow Stops
Oct 9 – Switzerland
Oct 16 – USA
Oct 23 – Cambodia
Oct 30 – UK (London)
Nov 13 – India
Nov 20 – Hong Kong
Nov 27 – Singapore
Dec 4–5 – Dubai (Grand Finale)
Important Notes
Application deadline: September 21st, 2025
Registration fee is free
Other ecosystem supporters are welcome to apply to attend, but priority will be given to startups and investors
If you are applying to pitch on stage, please apply from this link: https://spark2050.com/business-registration?event-country=Korea.
The pitch must be delivered in English only.
🥂Food and drinks will be provided!
About the Ecosystem Organizations:
FAMPOSO- A Global Platform Uniting Family Offices, Investors And Innovators Through Impact- Driven Events. Empowering communities through sustainable investments, influencer-driven commerce, and borderless growth opportunities.
Founder Institute- The Founder Institute is the world’s largest startup accelerator, helping entrepreneurs around the globe turn ideas into impactful technology companies. With over 7,000 alumni and $1.75BN raised since 2009, FI’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build meaningful technology businesses.
Spark2050- Spark2050 serves as a platform for fostering networking, investment opportunities, and SME fund-raising, while also offering attendees the chance to learn from industry experts and participate in a hackathon.
Openfor.co- A “Global Partnership Accelerator” originated in Silicon Valley that combined with an online platform and marketplace for learning, building, launching, monetizing, and growing partner ecosystems and a collaborative community around you for achieving effective marketing, sales, community building, GTM, fundraising, and many more.
Global Startup Center: Provides foreign entrepreneurs with the tools and support they need to succeed in Korea and beyond. Run by the Ministry of SME and Startups (MSS) and KISED(Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development), Our dedicated help desk (OASIS Visa Support) and curated programs ensure you have everything you need to navigate the Korean business landscape.
Velli Ventures Inc: A global infrastructure investment group based in the USA and Singapore, dedicated to discovering, funding, and supporting the world’s most promising startups. Velli Ventures partners closely with visionary entrepreneurs, providing hands-on guidance and strategic capital to transform bold ideas into game-changing companies.
Hire Pundit: A values-driven professional services firm built on integrity, dependability, and motivation. With deep industry expertise and a strong culture rooted in ethical decision-making, Hire Pundit delivers high-performance solutions that put clients first.
World Tamil Organisation (UK): Founded in 2005, dedicated to supporting the Tamil community through arts, culture, education, and humanitarian relief. The organisation provides training, music classes, and educational support in Merton while delivering aid to those in need in the UK and abroad.
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