How to apply to SparkLabs

Batch deadlines

$40K investment. Korea/global. Demo Day + VC intros.

Korea's top accelerator. Gateway to the Korean market with connections to major chaebols (Samsung, LG, Hyundai). Also runs SparkLabs Global programs.

SparkLabs at a glance

Pre-seed Seed

SparkLabs runs fixed application rounds (multiple per year). Dates are announced on the official site ahead of each batch.

We haven't mapped this program's questions yet — open the official form to see them.

Step 1

Check that you fit

SparkLabs backs pre-seed and seed startups. Make sure your stage, sector and location match before you spend time on the form.
Step 2

Read every question before writing

Open the official form and list every question first — several usually overlap, and you want each answer to add something new.
Step 3

Draft from what you already have

Pull your one-liner, traction, team and market from your deck or notes. Applyseed turns one startup profile into a draft for every question, within each limit.
Step 4

Cut to the limits and make it specific

Replace adjectives with numbers: users, revenue, growth rate, time to build. Reviewers read thousands of applications — concrete beats clever.
Step 5

Submit on the official site

Paste your answers into the SparkLabs form and submit it yourself.

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Korean/Asian startup portfolio

How much does SparkLabs invest?

SparkLabs invests up to $40K for 6% equity (Equity).

When is the SparkLabs application deadline?

SparkLabs runs fixed application rounds (multiple per year). Dates are announced on the official site ahead of each batch.

Does SparkLabs accept international founders?

Yes. SparkLabs accepts founders from outside Seoul.

What is the SparkLabs acceptance rate?

Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted, for cohorts of about 10 startups. Applying to several programs raises your odds.

How long is the SparkLabs program?

About 3 months, based in Seoul.