D.CAMP (dcamp): price, who can join and alternatives
dcamp runs a 12 month scale-up batch for early-stage startups, with investment, space at dcamp Mapo and founder networking. Its d.day founders summit on 29 October 2026 at dcamp Mapo features seven deep tech founders from batch 4, and entry is free after pre-registration.
D.CAMP (dcamp) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | A 12 month scale-up programme for early-stage startups | dcamp.kr |
| Investment | Batch startups receive investment of up to ₩1.5 billion | dcamp.kr |
| Where | Spaces in Seolleung and Mapo, Seoul | dcamp.kr |
| Peer learning | Includes case-based education and founder networking | dcamp.kr |
| Upcoming event | d.day founders summit on 29 October 2026 at dcamp Mapo | dcamp.kr |
| Speakers | Seven deep tech founders from batch 4 share their decisions | dcamp.kr |
| Price | d.day is free, with confirmation after pre-registration | dcamp.kr |
| Open to | Anyone interested in deep tech can apply to attend d.day | dcamp.kr |
| Recent activity | Story on the batch 8 orientation, dated 16 September 2026 | dcamp.kr |
Who it suits
- Early-stage founders looking for investment, space and a structured batch
- Deep tech founders who want to hear how peers won customers and scaled
- Founders who want free summits with other founders in Mapo
Who it doesn't suit
- Foreign founders who need everything in English, since event pages are in Korean
- Founders after an informal social with no programme
- Founders who can't commit to a 12 month programme
Alternatives to D.CAMP (dcamp)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Antler Korea | Not published (Antler invests US$260K per team) | Individual application, interviews and reference check |
| Founder Breakfast Club Seoul | Not published | Request to join on Luma; small spots |
| Founder Friends Seoul (Hustle Fund) | Free | Register on Luma; address shared after sign-up |
| Founders Running Club Seoul | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma |
| Global Startup Center (GSC) | Not published | Register on Luma; some sessions need host approval |
| K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) | Not published | Annual online application; selected teams progress through three phases |
| Open Ground Seoul (OG Seoul) | ₩20,000 (Builders & Creators evenings) | Request to join on Luma |
| Seoul AI Hub | ₩60,000 a month per open-plan desk (residents) | Irregular intakes; document review and a 10 minute pitch |
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Questions about D.CAMP (dcamp)
- What is dcamp's batch?
- A 12 month scale-up programme for early-stage startups, with investment of up to ₩1.5 billion and space at dcamp Mapo.
- What is d.day?
- A founders summit. The 29 October 2026 edition at dcamp Mapo features seven deep tech founders from batch 4.
- Is d.day free?
- Yes. It is free, and you attend after pre-registering and receiving confirmation.
- Where is dcamp?
- It has spaces in Seolleung and Mapo, Seoul.
- Website
- dcamp.kr
- Price
- Free (d.day founders summit)
- Entry rule
- Apply to the batch; register for d.day events
- Format
- 12 month batch programme with space at dcamp Mapo, plus free d.day founder summits
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D.CAMP isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check dcamp.kr before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.