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K-Startup x NYC Market Connect
October 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM-2:00 PM | Manhattan, NY
Location: Detailed venue information will be shared upon approval
Agenda:
11:00 AM - Check-in | Coffee & Mingle
11:20 AM - Welcome
11:30 AM - 60-Second Startup Introductions
11:45 AM - Lunch Opens & Networking
01:45 PM - Final Connections
02:00 PM - Event Ends
What happens when ambitious Korean startups meet the people, businesses, & ideas shaping New York City?
Made in Korea. Meet NYC. brings together innovative Korean startups entering the U.S. market with NYC-based founders, business leaders, potential customers/buyers, partners, & ecosystem connectors for an afternoon of meaningful conversations & new connections.
This is more than a networking lunch. It is an opportunity to discover new products & technologies, explore potential partnerships, exchange market insights, & connect with companies looking to build their next chapter in the U.S.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Meet founders building & expanding in the U.S. market
Discover new technologies, products, & business solutions
Explore potential customer, pilot, distribution, & partnership opportunities
Exchange market insights with founders & industry professionals
Connect with a curated group of NYC business & ecosystem leaders
Come curious. Make a connection. Discover what's next.
WHY ATTEND?
DiscoverExplore emerging technologies & products entering the U.S. market.
ConnectMeet founders & potential customers, partners, & collaborators.
ExploreDiscuss pilots, distribution, partnerships, & business opportunities.
BuildCreate relationships with companies expanding from Korea into the U.S.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This event is designed for NYC-based professionals interested in discovering emerging companies & exploring new business opportunities, including:
Potential Customers & BuyersOrganizations looking for new products, technologies, or solutions.
Strategic & Channel PartnersDistributors, retailers, service providers, & organizations exploring collaboration opportunities.
Industry Leaders & OperatorsProfessionals who can offer market insight, introductions, or industry expertise.
Corporate Innovation & Business DevelopmentTeams exploring emerging technologies, pilots, & new business models.
Founders & Ecosystem LeadersNYC entrepreneurs, accelerators, investors, & community leaders interested in Korean innovation & U.S. market expansion.
Review our participating cohort below to identify potential pilots, vendors, or partnership opportunities for your organization:
[Meet the Companies]
ALLSALE Corp. | AI & Commerce
AI-powered software solutions designed to help businesses streamline operations & unlock new opportunities through digital transformation.
EMCT | Smart Building & Safety
IoT-based smart building monitoring platform that enables real-time fire safety & facility management using existing building infrastructure-helping property teams respond faster while reducing costly upgrades.
LUMIO | Beauty & Personal Care
Professional haircare brand specializing in color-treated hair, scalp care, & damaged-hair solutions, developed with decades of professional haircare expertise.
StyleAI | AI & Fashion Tech
AI-powered fashion design workspace that turns sketches into realistic virtual samples, helping fashion brands accelerate design decisions, reduce sampling costs, & bring products to market faster.
ZEZEDU | AI & EdTech
AI-powered personalized math learning platform that analyzes students' problem-solving processes to deliver individualized feedback, learning recommendations, & classroom management tools.
Come curious. Make a connection. Discover what's next.
Made in Korea. Meet NYC.
[Limited attendance. Registration is subject to approval.]
HOSTED BY
KISED New York
The Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) is a Korean government-affiliated organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship & the growth of startups. KISED operates programs that help Korean startups develop their capabilities, explore new markets, & build connections with domestic & international business ecosystems. Through its international programs & overseas offices, including the KISED New York Office, KISED supports Korean startups in pursuing global expansion & connecting with opportunities in the U.S. market.
OPERATED BY
PEN Ventures
PEN Ventures is a global accelerator & investment firm supporting startups through investment, acceleration, corporate collaboration, open innovation, & global market-entry programs. With an international network across major innovation hubs, PEN Ventures connects startups with investors, corporations, public institutions, & strategic partners to facilitate business expansion & cross-border collaboration. [LinkedIn:/penventures]
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