MEET-UP

FLY ASIA 2026 1:1 MEET-UP

A Pre-arranged Business Matching Programme Connecting Promising Startups with Investors, Buyers, and Open Innovation Partners from Korea and Abroad

Event Overview

DatesOctober 7 (Wed) – October 8 (Thu), 2026

Venue1:1 Meetup Zone, BEXCO Exhibition Center I (Hall 1 & Hall 2A), Busan, Republic of Korea

Hosted byBusan Metropolitan City

Organised byBusan Startup Investment Agency (BSIA) · FLY ASIA 2026 Organizing Committee

Program Introduction

The FLY ASIA 2026 1:1 Meetup provides curated one-on-one business meetings between promising startups and investors, buyers, and Open Innovation partners from Korea and abroad.

The programme aims to create meaningful opportunities for investment, technology collaboration, strategic partnerships, joint business development, and global market expansion.

Who Can Participate?

Investors

Domestic and international startup investment organisations, including Venture Capital (VC) and Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) firms

Buyers

Companies and organisations seeking product sourcing, distribution opportunities, and business partnerships

Open Innovation Partners

Companies and organisations seeking technology collaboration, joint business development, and Open Innovation opportunities

Startups

Promising startups from Korea and abroad

Registration Period

Investors, Buyers & Open Innovation Partners

22 June (Mon) – 13 August (Thu), 2026

Startups

19 August (Wed) – 11 September (Fri), 2026

Participant Benefits for Investors, Buyers, and Open Innovation Partners

Domestic Participants

KRW 300,000 participation honorarium

International Participants

One round-trip economy-class airfare
One night's accommodation

Benefits for All Participants

·Participation in the FLY ASIA 2026 Main Networking Party
·Curated 1:1 business meetings with promising global startups
·Access to the official FLY ASIA 2026 MOU Signing Zone and promotional support
·Access to the FLY ASIA 2026 Conference and side events

※ Participation is available to one representative per organisation or company upon completion of five or more 1:1 Meetup sessions.

※ All applications will be carefully reviewed based on business matching suitability and other relevant criteria. Confirmation of participation will be provided individually following the review process.

Key Schedule

Partner Registration

22 June (Mon) – 13 August (Thu), 2026

Announcement of Confirmed Participants

14 August (Fri), 2026 (tentative)

Startup Registration

19 August (Wed) – 11 September (Fri), 2026

Pre-event Business Matching

14 (Mon) – 23 (Wed) September, 2026

FLY ASIA 2026 1:1 Meetup

7 (Wed) – 8 (Thu) October, 2026

※ Pre-event business matching will be conducted through the dedicated FLY ASIA mobile application.

Enquiries

FLY ASIA 2026 1:1 MEET-UP Secretariat

· Tel. +82-70-4365-8542 / +82-10-2316-0220

· E-mail. flyasia26@gmail.com

· WhatsApp. +82-10-4804-6191

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