CNT Tech is recruiting participants for the 4th round of its "2025 Early Startup Package Rocketship IR Competition."

Investment specialist accelerator CNT Tech (CEO Jeon Hwa-seong) announced on the 31st that it will begin recruiting participating companies for the 4th round of the '2025 Early Startup Package Rocketship IR Competition'.

This competition is a program designed to support early-stage startups in attracting investment and expanding their networks through collaborations with industry-specific investment firms and large and medium-sized enterprises. CNT Tech is recruiting companies selected for or graduating from its Early Startup Package program in successive rounds from 2022 to 2025.

The fourth round of recruitment targets climate tech and ESG startups engaged in eco-friendly technologies, resource recycling, and social value creation. Selected companies will receive various support opportunities, including IR presentations to investors, one-on-one investment consultations, and opportunities to participate in the final Demo Day. Top-performing companies will also receive up to KRW 300 million in direct investment from CNT Tech and the opportunity to be considered for TIPS.

CNT Tech will hold a total of four IR competitions from August 2025 to January 2026, and will select excellent companies from each round to hold an integrated demo day event in December.

Applications for the 4th round will be accepted via email from October 31, 2025 to November 14, 2025, 6:00 PM. Details, including the application method and required documents, can be found in the announcement on the K-Startup website.

A CNT Tech representative said, “This competition is an opportunity for early-stage startups to attract real investment,” and added, “We look forward to the active participation of startups with innovative ideas and technologies in the climate tech and ESG fields.”


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