The Korea-China Venture Startup Summit was held on in Shanghai, bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors to strengthen cooperation across the venture and startup ecosystem. Hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) at the Shanghai International Convention Center during President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to China, the event aimed to translate summit-level diplomacy into practical collaboration between Korean and Chinese startups.
The program featured a Korea-China Startup Dialogue, bilateral Investment Conference, and Business Meetup, alongside a technology showcase by Korean startups. Around 400 participants from government, startups, venture capital firms, and large enterprises attended the main session centered on “Korea-China Startup Ecosystem: Beyond Connectivity, Toward Mutual Growth.” Founders and investors exchanged perspectives on ecosystem development, highlighting complementary strengths and the importance of talent exchange, technology collaboration, and long-term partnership building.
The Korea-China Investment Conference, with around 100 participants including MSS officials and leading venture capital firms, featured briefings on Asian investment trends, startup IR sessions, and a panel discussion. A key highlight was the signing ceremony for a new Korea-China global venture fund, where Korea’s Fund of Funds will commit USD 10 million toward a USD 25 million fund managed by a Chinese investment partner to support Korean startups expanding into China.
The Korea-China Business Meetup provided practical business engagement with around 150 participants in IR sessions, networking, and one-on-one meetings. An exhibition zone featured ten Korean startups presenting innovative technologies to Chinese investors and corporate partners, while a Shanghai-based Chinese robotics company showcased a humanoid robot.
MSS expects the Summit to serve as a foundation for sustained Korea-China cooperation in venture investment and startup innovation.
