The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced that it will hold the 'National Graduate Student Venture Investment Competition' to foster prospective venture investment talent at KAIST Daejeon Munji Campus on the 16th.
This competition aims to enhance professionalism in the growing venture capital market and expand access for young talent. Hosted by the Korea Venture Capital Association and organized by the KAIST Center for Entrepreneurship Research, the event is organized by the Korea Venture Capital Association and KAIST Center for Entrepreneurship Research.
The National Graduate Student Venture Investment Competition is a hands-on program that moves beyond theory-based training and allows graduate students to directly assume the role of venture capital investment reviewers. Participants will simulate the entire venture investment process, from business and technology analysis and due diligence to reviewing investment conditions, investment decisions, and presentation of results for actual startups. Throughout the process, participants will also receive Q&A and feedback from current venture capitalists.
Six universities with active venture investment education programs, including Korea University, Kookmin University, Sogang University, Soongsil University, KAIST, and Pohang University of Science and Technology, will participate in this competition. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups plans to use this opportunity to identify and develop professional investment talent early on and expand the human base of the venture investment market.
The winning team will receive the Minister of SMEs and Startups Award and the opportunity to represent Korea at the VCIC, an international venture capital competition scheduled to be held in the United States in April. They will also be offered opportunities for employment at venture capital firms through internships and other opportunities.
Kim Bong-deok, Director of Venture Policy, said, “In an environment where technological competition is intensifying, venture investment also requires a high level of expertise,” and added, “Through this competition, we will work with the industry to increase interest in venture investment among young people and cultivate capable investment talent with international experience.”
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