Ministry of SMEs Launches Founders Circle to Foster Entrepreneur Network

By JUNG YEON WOO Posted : July 21, 2026, 13:48 Updated : July 21, 2026, 13:48

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups is establishing a network program for participants in the 'All Entrepreneurship' project to connect with senior and fellow entrepreneurs.


On July 21, the ministry announced that it will hold the 'Founders Circle' in three locations: Seoul, Daejeon, and Busan.


This initiative aims to expand the 'All Entrepreneurship Community,' allowing members of the startup ecosystem to engage in ongoing communication and collaboration.


The event will feature a two-part format to encourage meaningful dialogue among attendees. The first part will include a panel discussion where experienced entrepreneurs will share their journeys, from the moment they decided to start their businesses to how they navigated growth and overcame challenges. The second part will consist of small group discussions, pairing one senior entrepreneur with about 20 participants, allowing for open exchanges about entrepreneurial concerns.


Additionally, the ministry has been conducting nationwide meetings since June 29, visiting 17 cities and provinces to gather feedback. On July 8, it held a session for selected participants from the Chungcheong region, followed by another for the Seoul metropolitan area on July 15.


Yong-seok Noh, the First Deputy Minister of SMEs and Startups, stated, "We will build a community where entrepreneurs can communicate and collaborate freely, creating an ecosystem where entrepreneurship is a collective challenge rather than a solitary endeavor."





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