CNT Tech, a specialized investment accelerator, announced that it is recruiting companies to participate in the '2026 Tourism Global Challenge Program,' which supports tourism startups' entry into the global market and investment attraction.
The Tourism Global Challenge is a global accelerator program specialized in the tourism industry. It aims to strengthen the global capabilities of promising domestic tourism startups with innovative technologies and services and establish a foundation for overseas expansion.
Selected companies will participate in various global engagement programs, including buyer and investor matching, participation in global conferences, and demo days for local investors, all centered around CNT Tech's key overseas networks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), China, and Vietnam. Starting in 2026, CNT Tech plans to expand global expansion opportunities for participating companies by adding the United States and Japan as new markets.
Outstanding participating companies will be provided with direct investment of up to 1.5 billion won from CNT Tech and opportunities to participate in the TIPS program.
CNT Tech has been nurturing tourism startups since 2020, operating this program and producing top teams for six consecutive years. These fostered companies have achieved cumulative results, including attracting KRW 104.5 billion in investment, generating KRW 493.6 billion in sales, and creating 958 jobs. Furthermore, a tourism investment fund worth KRW 21.5 billion will be formed in 2023 to continue its investment activities throughout the entire lifecycle of tourism companies.
Companies wishing to participate in the program can download the application form from the Touraz website, complete it, and submit it via email. Eligibility and further details can be found in the announcement. Meanwhile, CNT Tech plans to hold an online business briefing on January 23rd.
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