KT&G Holds Final Demo Day for 10th Sangsang Startup Camp

KT&G has held a showcase event for its long-running program designed to discover and nurture young entrepreneurs.

​KT&G announced Oct. 12 that 10 participating teams in the 10th cohort of its Sangsang Startup Camp presented their business models and achievements on Oct. 8 at KT&G Sangsang Planet in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.

​During the demo day, the startups pitched their business plans to attending venture capitalists and investors to secure follow-on funding. The event included business model presentations, future roadmap announcements, and networking opportunities. The top three teams selected through expert evaluations received tailored one-on-one strategy consulting for investment attraction.

​Launched in 2017 to identify and support young entrepreneurs, KT&G Sangsang Startup Camp has supported a total of 192 teams across 10 cohorts. Over the program's operating history, participating teams have generated cumulative sales of 31.4 billion won and attracted 13.1 billion won in total investment.

​A KT&G representative said the demo day showcased how innovative ideas from young entrepreneurs can develop into sustainable business models that create social value.