A global accelerator by Flamingo
A three-month acceleration program for international startups ready to build their Korean success story.
Start the conversation ↗01 — THE OPPORTUNITY
Flamingo is a Korean incubation partner for founders ready to build beyond borders
Since 2017, we have supported more than 7,300 entrepreneurs and guided 100 international teams entering Korea, with over 300 global mentors and close partnerships across Korea's public innovation ecosystem, we help startups turn a Korean launch into durable global growth
02 — WHAT YOU GET
Investor and ecosystem connections, Korean business matching, strategic partners, and support to validate product-market fit and PoCs. Exceptional teams may also be considered for direct Impact Foundation investment.
Build a clear entry plan, localize intelligently, discover customers, and explore Korea as your Asian launchpad.
Ministry recommendation letter, startup visa, company establishment and practical legal support.
Round-trip airfare and accommodation for one representative, an on-ground Korean program, curated ecosystem access, and COMEUP 2026 participation.
03 — HOW IT WORKS
K-Scouter is a government-backed pathway designed to help promising international startups land, validate and grow in Korea.
Company analysis, regulatory review and business-viability assessment.
Requirement review, technical evaluation and document preparation.
Document review, presentation support and KISED final selection.
Business-model refinement, visa support and scale-up planning.
Startup Visa & setup Visa strategy, corporate establishment and business administration.
Market research & localization Market data, competitor mapping and tailored go-to-market guidance.
Network & matching Introductions to Korean VCs, government programs, corporations and ecosystem partners.
On-the-ground access Free Gangnam co-working and meeting space, plus a Korea visit for one representative.
04 — FLAMINGO CORE SERVICES
Flamingo works alongside your team online and on the ground, turning the Korean market from an ambition into an executable plan.
Online and offline consulting to define your market-entry approach, milestones and local priorities.
Online and offline consulting to sharpen your investor narrative, pitch materials and Korean business plan.
Online and offline consulting on target customers, competitors, market signals and opportunity validation.
Connections to trusted partners for Korean entity establishment and the practical steps that follow.
05 — APPLICATION TIMELINE
Two application windows remain this year. Apply early to give our team time to strengthen your submission to KISED — there is no need to pitch in Korea on your own.
KISED evaluation: September 9–10
KISED evaluation: September 29–30
Submit your application and required documents through this form.
We review your materials and prepare the formal recommendation for KISED.
KISED evaluates recommended startups. We present your case — you do not pitch alone.
Come to Korea, meet investors and corporates, and complete your launch plan.
05 — THE JOURNEY
Three months of focused market work, connections and real-world validation — culminating in Korea at COMEUP.
Market entry strategy
Partner discovery
Business matching
Investor connections
Meet customers
Deepen partnerships
Join COMEUP
Build your next move
06 — WHO IT'S FOR
Founded outside Korea and led by a non-Korean founder or CEO
Up to 7 years old — or 10 years for Deep Tech
Eligible as an SME under Korean law
Innovating in AI, B2B SaaS, Deep Tech, Healthcare, Robotics, Manufacturing, ESG & more
A concrete plan to establish a Korean entity or branch
K-SCOUTER 2026
Tell us a little about your company. Our team will be in touch to explore whether K-Scouter is a fit.