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IBK Changgong Silicon Valley Accelerating Program

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR BATCH 4

What you can expect from the program

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What The Journey Looks Like

4 WEEKS IN SEOUL (HYBRID)

U.S. Expansion Strategy

Strategic preparation phase designed to strengthen participants’ U.S. market readiness before entering Silicon Valley.

KEY FOCUS AREAS:

U.S. go-to-market strategy development

Market positioning and messaging refinement

Team alignment for international execution

Market expansion planning and milestone setting

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What The Journey Looks Like

8 WEEKS IN SILICON VALLEY (IN-PERSON)

In-Market Acceleration Experience

In-person acceleration in Silicon Valley to validate strategy, build networks, and gain direct market exposure.

KEY FOCUS AREAS:

U.S. market validation and customer insight

Mentorship from experienced operators and VCs

Strategic networking in the startup and VC ecosystem

Long-term growth planning and readiness

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What You’ll Gain From This Program:

Strategic Preparation for U.S. Expansion

Guided support to refine market positioning and strengthen go-to-market priorities.

Silicon Valley Experience

Learn from VC-backed founders, connect with experienced mentors and VCs, and build relationships to support your U.S. growth.

Global and Institutional Networks

Tap into IBK Changgong and 500 Global’s extensive network of ecosystem partners, mentors, VCs, and startups.

Access to Capital

Selected startups receive investment from 500 Global at the start of the program.

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Is This Program Right For You?

This program is designed for startups that:

Achieved product-market fit and market traction in Korea

Are ready to launch in the U.S., or have launched in the U.S. and are looking to refine their strategy

Are at the Seed to pre-Series A stage