Ministry of SMEs and Startups
About
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups is an organization operating across sector-agnostic industries to support emerging businesses. Active with programming starting in 2026, the group focuses on organizing large-scale entrepreneurial gatherings centered primarily in Seoul.
What they run
The organization's portfolio consists of three total gatherings, comprising two conferences and one general event. Activity includes one past event alongside upcoming programming. Their forward schedule features major conference installments in Seoul, headlined by the multi-day COMEUP 2026 conference taking place from December 9 through December 11, 2026.
Who attends
Given the broad conferences and sector-agnostic approach, these gatherings draw startup founders looking for passes and early connections, alongside investors attending large convention gatherings in Seoul. The broad event format serves venture builders and ecosystem participants seeking exposure across multiple business sectors rather than a single niche industry.
Upcoming events
- COMEUP 2026 · Seoul · 9–11 Dec 2026 | Latbase — 2026-12-09 · Seoul
- COMEUP 2026: dates, investors attending, startup passes | Causo Hub — 2026-12-09