Busan Slush'D 2024: 'Slush'D 15' Startups Selected

Seoul, South Korea — The Korea Startup Forum (KSF) has announced the selection of the 'Slush'D 15', a group of promising startups from the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam regions, to compete in the final IR pitch at the 'BUSAN Slush'D 2024' event on June 25 at BEXCO, Busan.

The Slush'D 15 comprises five startups from three leagues: 

• The Youth League is designed for student entrepreneurs, 
• the New Wave League is for early-stage startups, 
• and the Global League is for startups aiming for global expansion. 

The selection process was designed to provide the Youth League with practical experience, while the New Wave and Global Leagues were evaluated based on market potential, innovation, and growth possibilities.

The winning team from each league will be selected following the final IR pitch on the main stage. 

Furthermore, the selected teams will receive support for participation in SLUSH in Helsinki, Finland, from November 20-21. 

They will also have the opportunity to engage in networking activities with local investors and startup representatives.