2025 Overall Assistance for Start-up Immigration System (OASIS) program

This is a Korean government-certified startup education program designed to support foreign (prospective) entrepreneurs with high-tech startup potential, helping them secure visas and settle in Korea through startup activities.

▶ Link : Program Website & Application (OASIS)

[ Program Overview ]

• Eligibility: Legally residing foreigners in Korea who intend to establish a startup (corporation)

• Target: Applicants seeking Technology Startup Visa (D-8-4) or Technology Startup Preparation Visa (D-10-2)

• Support Provided:

  • OASIS-4: Basic Startup Education (June 13–15, English lectures)

  • OASIS-5: 1:1 Startup Coaching and Mentoring (June–December)

  • OASIS-6: Startup Pitch Competition

  • OASIS-7: Startup Incubation (shared office support)

  • OASIS-8: Support for Corporation Establishment

  • Commercialization support (prototype funding, etc.)

[ OASIS-4: Startup Basic Education ]

• Application Deadline: May 30 (Fri), 2025 at 24:00

• Selection Date: June 5, 2025

• Program Dates: June 13 (Fri) – June 15 (Sun), 2025 (3 days / 20 hours)

• Completion Benefits: Additional visa points, eligibility for follow-up programs (OASIS-5~8)

[ Other Benefits ]

• Additional support for visa issuance (D-8-4)

• Mentorship and coaching by business experts

• Access to office space and incorporation support

• Priority for foreign students, D-10 visa holders, and Incheon residents

 Please refer to the attached guideline and application form for full details. You may distribute these files to eligible candidates.

※ Contact Information 

• Visa, OASIS-4/5 inquiries: Korea Productivity Center (KPC)
   070-7726-1352 |  OASIS@kpc.or.kr

• OASIS-6/7/8, commercialization support: Incheon Technopark (ITP)
   032-714-9813 |  yoonseal@itp.or.kr

Please share this opportunity with eligible foreign researchers, students, or entrepreneurs in your departments or networks.