[2025 Global Corporate Collaboration Program] Final Selection of Startups for the 2025 Google Play 'Changgu Program' Completed! 🎉

Next Challenge, in collaboration with Google Play, proudly announces the final selection of 100 startups for the 2025 Global Corporate Collaboration Program — Changgu Program! 🖥️

The Changgu Program is a startup support initiative led by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED).It is designed to foster the growth of startups offering innovative services across diverse sectors, including AI, education, finance, and commerce. 🌎

This year’s program saw a significant number of selected startups showcasing AI-powered business models and strong potential for global market expansion.

Startups were evaluated based on:

• Feasibility of their business idea

• Growth strategy

• Technological competitiveness

• Potential synergy with Google Play

The selection process included both document review and presentation evaluation.

Here’s a preview of some of the top 100 selected startups. 🌌

(In total, 100 outstanding startups have been selected!) 🤗

🤝 Key Support Offered to Changgu Program Selected Startups

Next Challenge will provide the selected companies with a range of specialized support programs, including:

✅ IR Re-Building Program to enhance investor readiness and secure funding

✅ 1:1 consulting and capability assessment to strengthen global expansion capabilities

✅ PoC (Proof of Concept) programs focused on the Asia-Pacific region

✅ Business development funding of up to KRW 200 million (~USD 150,000)

In addition, Google Play will actively support startup growth and global scaling through:

✅ Growth seminars on monetization, AI applications, and entering global markets

✅ 1:1 in-depth consulting with industry experts

✅ Office hours with venture capitalists and Google experts

✅ Alumni Day to share investment success stories and growth case studies

🗺️ Take on the global stage with Next Challenge!

Next Challenge remains committed to helping Korean startups build global

competitiveness by collaborating with leading global corporations and delivering diverse, high-impact programs. ☄️

We look forward to seeing the incredible achievements of the 100 selected startups in this year’s Changgu Program! 🚀

#NextChallenge #GooglePlay #ChangguProgram #StartupGrowth #GlobalExpansion

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