Samsung C&T's construction division said on the 10th it is recruiting promising startups that will design future innovation through the "2026 FutureScape" contest.
"2026 FutureScape" is an open innovation program that discovers startups with innovative technologies and ideas, provides market validation opportunities, and supports scale-up through practical business partnerships. This year, it will again join hands with the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) to expand the innovation ecosystem.
Recruitment categories include ▲ robot solutions ▲ wellness solutions ▲ senior living solutions ▲ home platform solutions ▲ next-generation Edtech ▲ open theme, focusing on key areas that open new possibilities in the residential and construction industries. Any startup with innovative ideas and technologies established less than 10 years ago can participate.
Applications can be submitted online via the official website (futurescape.kr) from the 13th of this month to on the 8th of next month, and a multifaceted evaluation, including document and presentation reviews, will select about six startups in the final round.
Selected startups will receive various linked support to build a foundation for stable growth and sustainable collaboration, including ▲ service and business model verification ▲ joint technology development ▲ business cooperation opportunities ▲ cloud vouchers from AWS, Naver, and Megazone ▲ up to 50 million won in commercialization grants.
Samsung C&T's Hyung Si-won, head of DxP Business Strategy (executive director), said, "We will fully support Samsung C&T's expertise and network so that the bold ideas of innovative startups can be proven in the market," adding, "By fostering mutually beneficial cooperation, we will become a reliable partner that helps startups grow, while jointly creating future value that goes beyond the boundaries of the construction industry to build a virtuous cycle."