KOSME Acceleration Program 2025

The Korean startup ecosystem gains momentum as nine innovative startups join the 2025 KOSME program, from the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency.

This start-up acceleration program, under the patronage of the The Ministry of SMEs and Startups in Korea, and operated in partnership with HEC Paris Incubateur and Station F, is specifically designed to support Korean start-ups in their goal of internationalization, particularly in France and Europe. By participating in the wide array of resources and mentorship offered by HEC Paris entrepreneurial ecosystem, these Korean startups can fortify their foundations and strategically maneuver their growth trajectories.

From AI-driven solutions to eco-friendly swimwear and digital solutions for women empowerment, let’s introduce the nine startups joining this new cohort.

Latest cohort of the KOSME International Landing Pad at Station F: this year, the Incubateur HEC Paris welcomes 9 new startups
 

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Introducing the innovative startups from the new KOSME cohort

ALIGO AI

Marketing enters a new era with ALIGO AI. The startup develops AI-based solutions that streamline celebrity endorsement campaigns for brands. Companies gain access to top talents from the Korean entertainment industry (K-pop, K-drama…) for their advertising needs.

Founder: JangHyuk Lee

DELIGHTPOOL

On the sustainability front, DELIGHTPOOL stands out by transforming ocean waste into fashionable swimwear. Each collection is manufactured with recycled polyester from plastic bottles, all while using biodegradable packaging for shipping.

Founder: Hanghwa Jeon

Dogtra International

Dogtra International specializes in cutting-edge training devices and GPS trackers designed specifically for working dogs, enhancing training efficiency through innovative technology. 

Founder: Yang Hyun-kyu

Komachine

Komachine is revolutionizing machinery commerce by connecting suppliers and buyers on a global scale. This platform streamlines transactions, enabling smoother and more efficient industrial dealings across borders.

Founder: Charlie Park

NINEWATT

Pioneering energy efficiency, NINEWATT provides AI-driven insights to enhance energy efficiency and carbon neutrality for cities and buildings, through the energy monitoring platform WATTI.

Founder: Kim Young-rok

NomadHer

NomadHer empowers female globetrotters worldwide to message one another, share travel tips, stories, ideas, fostering a supportive travel community reaching over 32,000 women globally.

Founders: Hyojeong KIM

Petnow Inc.

Petnow Inc. leverages AI and biometric recognition to prevent pet loss. Through an innovative app, Petnow allows pet owners to scan their dog’s unique nose pattern or their cat’s facial feature to identify pets.

Founder: Jesse Joonho Lim

SlogK Inc.

For K-fashion, SlogK Inc. is the catalyst for global recognition. This AI-based global e-commerce platform offers European customers direct access to top  Korean fashion brands through their unique marketplace, DANAYAD. 

Founder: Hojin La

Woorkids+

Woorkids+ is a skincare company that has a brand Derdot, which utilizes innovative water-soluble packaging technology to reduce plastic waste in cosmetics.

Founder: Alice Hoisook Kim

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