An across-border startup networking and business matching event.

Registration note: If registering for more than 1 ticket, please provide the information of the other attendees. This will ensure they have a printed nametag on the day of.

If you’d like to request a 1:1 meeting with a Koren Startup, please reply “yes ” to the question in the registration form or reach out to programs@venturelabs.ca.

Hosted in partnership with the Trade and Invest British Columbia Korea Office, Lawson Lundell LLP, and The Way Company held alongside Web Summit Vancouver 2026. The Korea Global Startup Bridge Conference is a cross-border startup networking and business matching event that brings together innovative Korean startups with Korean and Canadian investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners.

The event features conference sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and pre-arranged 1:1 meetings with participating startups. It is designed to facilitate both inbound investment into Korean companies and collaborative partnerships with Canada-based firms, offering a practical platform to explore Korea–Canada innovation and business opportunities.

Door Prizes Supported by our Sponsors:

Thinkware (Dashcam) – A leading Korean mid-sized technology company with top-tier brand recognition in the North American dashcam market, ranked alongside brands such as Garmin, and distributed through major retailers including Best Buy.

Cobees Enterprise (Wines) – A company that imports Korean alcoholic beverages into Canada and also produces its own K-wine products.

What to expect

• Insights into the Canadian startup ecosystem and government support programs
• Market entry strategies and legal guidance for doing business in Canada
• Panel discussions with venture capitalists and industry experts
• Networking with startups, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders
• Pre-arranged 1:1 business meetings

Who should attend

• Venture capital firms and angel investors
• Startup founders and entrepreneurs
• Corporate innovation and strategy teams
• Government and ecosystem organizations
• Professionals interested in Korea–Canada tech collaboration

Additional Information

• Featuring 10 selected Korean startups across AI, EdTech, and Healthcare
• Official side event of Web Summit Vancouver 2026
• Program and speakers are subject to change
• Interested in meeting Korean startups? Request a 1:1 meeting in advance through registration or by contacting the organizer

ABOUT KOTRA

KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) is a government agency of the Republic of Korea that connects global partners with Korea’s business and investment opportunities.