📌 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, government officials, business leaders, 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.
Confirmed jury participants include representatives from the German Embassy Seoul, KITA, Mercedes-Benz, Infineon, Aumovio, and The Korea Herald, bringing together key players from the global tech and innovation ecosystem.
📍 Event Details
• Date: July 15, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM
• Venue: KITA Startup Branch
✨ Program Highlights
• Live Pitching by 5 Finalist AI Startups
• Networking Lunch & Korea-Germany Innovation Exchange
*Note: This link is for event attendance registration only. For Startup applications, please contact:
- Celine Rhee, Manager (ysrhee@kgcci.com / 02-3780-4698)
- Hyun-Jin Bae, Junior Consultant (hjbae@kgcci.com / 02-3780-4670)