Startup Produce 34 Program

The Startup Produce 34 Program, co-hosted by the College of Engineering at Seoul National University, the SNU Engineering Consulting Center, and Dongseo Co., is a specialized program for preparing startups for investment attraction. Launched in 2021, the program is now recruiting participants for its 5th cohort. (The program will be led by Professors Jong-Soo Lee and Jang-Gil Kim, experts in technical entrepreneurship from the SNU Engineering Consulting Center.)

This program offers startups preparing for investment a variety of benefits, such as creating a 1-minute intro video, enhancing IR deck design, distributing press releases, mentoring for business model (BM) refinement, and pre-investment evaluation opportunities.

Additionally, the top 6 teams will receive a total of 5.5 million KRW in prize money. We look forward to the applications from interested teams!

■ Application Period

January 9, 2025 (Thursday) – February 3, 2025 (Monday) at 23:30 KST

■ Application and Details

https://event-us.kr/97445

■ Eligibility

• Startups established within the last 7 years (founded on or after January 9, 2018).
• The founder/CEO must be a current student (including those on leave), graduate, or faculty member of Seoul National University.
• Pre-startups are not eligible.

Q. Who should apply? (Examples)

Startups that:

• Were selected for programs like 예창패 or 초창패 but face challenges attracting professional VC investments.
• Have received seed investments from angel investors but struggle to secure VC funding.
• Were selected for the TIPS program and hope for a better corporate valuation.
• Aim to enhance their corporate value through business model refinement from a professional investor's perspective.
• Want promotional videos and high-quality IR decks for investment attraction.

■ Benefits (for 6 selected teams)

▷ Creation of a 1-Minute Intro Video
Tailored introduction videos highlighting the unique aspects of each company.

Reference: 4th SNU-Dongseo Startup Produce 34 Videos
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5IQlr5Njv-c1-43M5DrZhfr9GUyZm-xm

▷ Enhancement of IR Deck Design
Professional designers will improve the readability and clarity of existing IR decks.

▷ Press Release Distribution
Support in distributing press releases, including company introductions, to media outlets.

▷ Business Model Refinement Mentorship
Customized mentorship by Professors Jong-Soo Lee and Jang-Gil Kim from the SNU Engineering Consulting Center.

▷ Pre-Investment Review Opportunities
Connection with specialized investment institutions (VCs, etc.) based on business field and growth stage.

▷ Prize Money for Outstanding Teams (Total of 5.5 million KRW)
Monetary prizes for the top teams.

■ Required Documents

• Response to preliminary application fields on the (https://event-us.kr/97445)

■ Inquiries

• Use the "Contact Us" feature at the bottom of the (https://event-us.kr/97445)
• Email: snuecc1@gmail.com (SNU Engineering Consulting Center).