Seoul Bio Hub: price, who can join and alternatives
Seoul Bio Hub is a bio and medical startup platform set up by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and run by KIST and Korea University, at Hoegi-ro 117-3 in Dongdaemun-gu. In October 2026 it was taking applications for a Hub Talk Day on US expansion for bio startups, a global scale-up and IR day and an open collaboration event.
Seoul Bio Hub at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A bio and medical startup platform set up by Seoul city, run by KIST and Korea University | seoulbiohub.kr |
| Who it's for | Aims to be a startup's first founding partner | seoulbiohub.kr |
| Where | Hoegi-ro 117-3, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul | seoulbiohub.kr |
| Upcoming event | 2026 Hub Talk Day on US expansion for bio startups | seoulbiohub.kr |
| Recent activity | 2026 Global Scale-up & IR Day | seoulbiohub.kr |
| Upcoming event | 2026 Seoul bio and medical open collaboration | seoulbiohub.kr |
| Training | 2026 NextBio Scale-up Academy intake | seoulbiohub.kr |
| Connections | Brings bio experts together to work on solutions | seoulbiohub.kr |
Who it suits
- Biotech and medtech founders in Seoul
- Bio startups preparing for US expansion or investor days
- Founders who want training and expert contacts in the bio sector
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders outside bio and medical fields
- People who need an English-language site
- Anyone wanting an informal social meetup
Alternatives to Seoul Bio Hub
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Antler Korea | Not published (Antler invests US$260K per team) | Individual application, interviews and reference check |
| D.CAMP (dcamp) | Free (d.day founders summit) | Apply to the batch; register for d.day events |
| 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 |
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Questions about Seoul Bio Hub
- Who runs Seoul Bio Hub?
- It was set up by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and is run by KIST and Korea University.
- Where is it?
- Hoegi-ro 117-3, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.
- What events does it run?
- In October 2026 it listed a Hub Talk Day on US expansion, a global scale-up and IR day and an open collaboration event.
- Is it only for bio startups?
- Its programmes are for bio and medical startups.
- Website
- seoulbiohub.kr
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Apply to each programme on its site
- Format
- Seoul city bio startup hub with talk days, IR days and training, Dongdaemun-gu
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