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Programme overview

Global ImpactPreneur, led by UNDP Seoul Policy Centre and Chung Mong-Koo Foundation, is a programme that supports impact startups by providing access to a global network and industry expertise, aiming to spread impact-driven entrepreneurship across Asia-Pacific.

Focus area

Solutions contributing to at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a preference for AI or other innovative technology-based approaches.

Eligibility

Who can apply

• Have a solution aligned with the SDGs that addresses social and/or environmental challenges in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Be beyond the ideation stage, with a functioning prototype, pilot, or demonstrable proof of concept.
• Be legally incorporated and operating in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Be a company incorporated less than five (5) years prior to the application deadline.

Priority

• Have significant experience operating or applying their solution in developing countries within the Asia-Pacific region. (e.g., through pilots, partnerships, customer engagement, or local operations).
• Are led by founders from developing countries; and/or
• Are led by youth founders (aged 39 or below).

Ineligible applicants

Startups previously selected for programmes directly hosted by UNDP Seoul Policy Centre or Chung Mong-Koo Foundation or are not eligible to apply.

This includes:

• Startups that have previously participated in and received support through Youth Co: Lab programmes (UNDP)
• Startups selected as Fellows of the H-OnDream Startup Ground Programme (Chung Mong-Koo Foundation)

Key benefits

• Access to regional & industrial experts
• In-depth mentoring, IR coaching & impact measurement education
• Peer exchange with impact startups across the Asia-Pacific
• Grant-based awards with a total prize pool of over US$50,000
• Demo Day & Networking with investors and ecosystem partners in Seoul

Key dates

*Dates are subject to change.

**The default language of all programmes is English.

***Top 20 will be announced via individual email on 13 April 2026.

****Korean-English simultaneous interpretation will be provided during the Demo Day.

How to apply

1. Read the guidelines.
2. Please prepare the following two documents:

• (Required) IR Deck (English): Submit a single PDF file following the IR Deck Guide. This will be used for the Online IR Pitching if shortlisted.
• (Optional) Financial Status: Use the attached form. This is optional, but it will help reviewers better assess your business maturity and growth potential.

3. Click on the "Apply now" button, fill out the requested information on the form, and submit with attached documents (IR Decks, etc.).

*Notification will be sent via email to successful applicants (20 teams) only.

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