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Tech Incubator Program for Startups

Tech Incubator Program for Startups

Overview

Tech Incubator Program for Startups (TIPS) is a South Korean government-led public-private partnership program managed by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) that identifies and nurtures promising technology startups. Designated private operators, such as accelerators and venture capitalists, select and invest in startups, with the government providing matching funds for R&D and commercialization.

Year Founded

2013

Portfolio Companies

72

Investments

Tech Incubator Program for Startups investments
CompanyDateStageLead
RetrvrJun 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
Major MapMay 2026GrantCo-investor
TestifyJan 2026GrantCo-investor
SconAI Inc.Oct 2025GrantCo-investor
URobotics Corp.Jul 2025AcceleratorCo-investor

Key People

Doer Youngil Ahn

Executive Director

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSeoul
Year Founded2013

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