📌 Event Overview
The AI Startup Pitching Challenge 2026, hosted by KGCCI, is designed to connect Korea’s most promising AI startups with the German and European business ecosystem.
More than a competition, this event serves as a gateway to global opportunities, offering selected startups the chance to gain visibility among leading corporates, investors, and innovation stakeholders.
In particular, the winning startup will earn the opportunity to pitch live on the main stage of the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) 2026, one of the most influential German business conferences in Asia, bringing together up to 1,000 global leaders from industry and government.
📍 Event Details
• Date: July 15, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM (TBC)
• Venue: KITA Startup Branch
🎤 Program Highlights
• Live Pitching by 5 Finalist AI Startups
• Expert Networking Lunch
• Korea-Germany Innovation Exchange