U-STAR Accelerating
The Hub of High-Tech Investment
U-STAR is the flagship acceleration program of the Ulsan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (UCCEI).
Serving as a strategic platform that brings together regional innovation resources, U-STAR supports aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage technology startups through structured programs guided by leading accelerators and venture capital partners.
U-STAR is the flagship acceleration program of the Ulsan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (UCCEI).
Serving as a strategic platform that brings together regional innovation resources, U-STAR supports aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage technology startups through structured programs guided by leading accelerators and venture capital partners.
TECH
Tech Accelerating
A specialized track that strengthens technology-driven startup capabilities and supports successful commercialization.
TIPS
Strategic Gateway
A streamlined pathway to Korea’s TIPS program:
(Discovery) Identifying promising seed-stage startups
(IR) Yubyeolnan Pitch Day
(TIPS) Direct recommendation for program entry
(Follow-on) Ulsan Startup Investment Forum
(Discovery) Identifying promising seed-stage startups
(IR) Yubyeolnan Pitch Day
(TIPS) Direct recommendation for program entry
(Follow-on) Ulsan Startup Investment Forum
FUNDING
Investment Managing Program
Structured IR training and seed-investment opportunities through matching with professional investment partners and analysts.
OTHER¹
Global & Domestic Networking
Ongoing networking opportunities with key stakeholders across domestic and international startup ecosystems (regular and on-demand).
OTHER²
R&D & Government-Linked Programs
Support for securing R&D projects and government grants through UCCEI’s strategic network (Pre-Startup Package, Open Innovation, UFEZ Platform, U-Global Program, Incubation).
TECH
Tech-Startup Specialization
Tech-Startup Specialization
U-STAR operates a comprehensive acceleration platform in collaboration with public and private partners, driving the commercialization of technology-based startups.
Customized Support Programs
BM Innovation
Program
Program
1:1 matching with corporate partners to co-develop practical business models.
IP
Management
Management
Strategic patent portfolio development and IP protection with professional law firms.
Challenger
Academy
Academy
Tailored 1:1 support programs connected to UCCEI’s core education tracks.
TIPS
Tips Gateway
Tips Gateway
U-STAR serves as a key engine for TIPS (Tech Incubator Program for Startups), Korea’s leading technology-funding program for high-potential startups.
Investment & Incubation
Angel investment from experienced founders, combined with mentoring by verified experts, to strengthen commercialization readiness and long-term growth potential.
Space & R&D Support
Consortium-based incubation facilities in partnership with universities and research institutes, along with up to KRW 300M in matching investment and up to KRW 500M in R&D support.
Enabling Tech Entrepreneurship
We help accelerate technology commercialization by reducing funding barriers and improving success rates among tech-driven startups.
FUNDING
We connect innovation with capital through structured IR programs and direct seed-funding opportunities.
Showcase
+Demoday
+Demoday
Investor-focused IR events designed to maximize funding opportunities,
with professional support for pitch-deck development and presentation skills.
with professional support for pitch-deck development and presentation skills.
Seed
Funding
Funding
Direct matching with professional investment reviewers during the selection process, plus seed investment for high-performing U-STAR graduates.
Private Investment
Linkage
Linkage
PRE-TIPS Support : Up to KRW 100M
TIPS Support : KRW 100–200M in seed funding, plus up to KRW 500M in government R&D support
TIPS Support : KRW 100–200M in seed funding, plus up to KRW 500M in government R&D support
U-STAR History
