[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] BNK Busan Bank announced on the 29th that it is recruiting the 3rd batch of the regional startup nurturing program 'SUM Incubator'.
Busan Bank's 'SUM Incubator' is a startup nurturing platform launched in July last year that supports the successful business model establishment and growth of startups in the region.
The first batch of 'SUM Incubator' graduated 13 companies, and currently, 15 companies selected for the second batch are receiving support. Eligible applicants are companies established within 7 years as of the application deadline, with no industry restrictions.
Applications will be accepted until the 12th of next month, and after document screening and face-to-face evaluation, about 15 companies will be finally selected and announced at the end of June.
The operation period for the 3rd batch of 'SUM Incubator' is from July to December this year.
Selected companies will be provided with independent office space free of charge on the 9th floor of the Judith Taehwa Building in Seomyeon, Busan, and will also receive various startup nurturing programs such as management consulting and expert mentoring.
Additionally, for early-stage startups, support will be provided to attract seed money investment through accelerators or crowdfunding, and for outstanding resident companies, BNK Financial Group will promote investment through funds it holds.
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