01Growth
We fuel tangible growth.
Through real information exchange and collaboration, we help every member and venture compound.
- Expert mentoring programs
- Latest tech trends & funding strategies
- B2B partnerships and fundraising, via operations
●2026.05.17 — 2026 Spring Business Forum●2026.06.21 — Cohort 23 IR Day●2026.10.18 — Homecoming Day 2026●Optera AI (23th) · Seed — Fundraising●NEWS · Hanyang Startup Academy admits 53 founders to Cohort 23●NEWS · Optera AI (HSA alum) expands legaltech pilot to 5 firms●2026.05.17 — 2026 Spring Business Forum●2026.06.21 — Cohort 23 IR Day●2026.10.18 — Homecoming Day 2026●Optera AI (23th) · Seed — Fundraising●NEWS · Hanyang Startup Academy admits 53 founders to Cohort 23●NEWS · Optera AI (HSA alum) expands legaltech pilot to 5 firms
2026 ThemeLearn & Run.
Cradle of Innovation —Hanyang Startup Academy
Cradle of Innovation · Since 2002
Est. 200223 Cohorts1,850+ Alumni₩340B RaisedNow Recruiting
Editor's Note
The flagship entrepreneurship program of Hanyang University's Startup Support Center. A network of 1,850+ founders compounding real growth.
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By the Numbers
2002Established
1,850+Alumni
23기Current Cohort
3,400억Cumulative Raised
§ 01Manifesto
Three Commitments
to Our Alumni
Growth, network, and contribution — promises Hanyang Startup Academy has kept for 23 years.
02Network
We build a trust-based network.
Organic, peer-led exchange forges a strong sense of belonging and a trust-based network.
- Cohort-wide forums and networking events
- Homecoming Day bringing all cohorts together
- Member-only life-event support and official merch
03Contribution
We invest in the ecosystem.
We tap Hanyang's Startup Support Center to contribute to a flourishing innovation ecosystem.
- Access to Hanyang Startup Support Center infrastructure
- Priority on K-Startup government grants
- Global network and overseas expansion support
§ 02Programme
Upcoming Events
Cohort forums, IR Days, Homecoming — the hub of our alumni network.
MAY172026
FORUM·UPCOMING
2026 Spring Business Forum
The spring forum shares the latest tech trends and fundraising tactics — featuring a panel of four leading VC partners.
↳HIT 6F Conference Hall
JUN212026
IR DAY·UPCOMING·COHORT 23
Cohort 23 IR Day
Cohort 23 ventures pitch with feedback from investors and senior alumni.
↳HIT 6F Demo Room
OCT182026
HOMECOMING·UPCOMING
Homecoming Day 2026
Our biggest annual gathering — bringing every cohort together for a night of reunion and networking.
↳Hanyang Olympic Gymnasium
JUL122026
WORKSHOP·UPCOMING
AI Founders Workshop
Hands-on workshop for AI founders — LLM-powered product design through GTM strategy.
↳Online + HIT 6F Seminar Room
§ 03Tearsheets
Business Lounge
Funding, partnerships, and hires — opportunities shared by our alumni ventures.
AI/ML★ Featured
Cohort 23
Optera AI
Dohyun Kim (Cohort 23)
LLM-powered legal document analysis SaaS. Piloting with 5 mid-size law firms.
StageSeed — Fundraising
Seeking
- ·₩500M seed round
- ·Legaltech advisor
- ·B2B sales partners
Manufacturing/Robotics
Cohort 22
LiveFactory
Seoyeon Lee (Cohort 22)
Smart-factory MES for SMB manufacturers. ARR of ₩4.8B.
StageSeries A
Seeking
- ·Global manufacturing references
- ·Strategic investor
- ·Series B partners
Healthcare
Cohort 22
MediCare AI
Jimin Han (Cohort 22)
Imaging-diagnosis AI. Deployed at 3 tertiary hospitals.
StageSeries A
Seeking
- ·Overseas clinical partner
- ·FDA/MFDS regulatory advisor
- ·Healthcare-focused VC
§ 04Membership
Exclusive Benefits for Full Members
Unlock the full network — alumni directory, startup-support infrastructure, and more.
- 01
Premium Business Community
A private KakaoTalk channel for member-only business consultations, premium insights, and mentor matching — a real support environment for your venture.
- 02
Premier Mentoring Program
Access the member-only mentoring program to connect with senior founders and experts, and gain the insights your venture needs to scale.
- 03
Priority at Key Networking Events
Priority access to flagship gatherings like the 2-day retreat — denser, higher-quality exchange with fellow founders.
- 04
Forum After-Party Subsidy
Full members attend forum after-parties free of charge — sustain relationships without the cost burden non-members carry.
- 05
Life-Event Support & Governance Access
Annual life-event support plus eligibility to join the operating committee — have a direct voice in how the community is run.
§ 05In the Press
Press Coverage
Media coverage of the academy and our alumni ventures.
Hanyang News2026-02-24
Hanyang Startup Academy admits 53 founders to Cohort 23
At an 8.2 : 1 acceptance ratio, this cohort tilts heavily toward AI, healthcare, and deep-tech founders.
Read Article ↗Platum2026-03-11
Optera AI (HSA alum) expands legaltech pilot to 5 firms
Cohort 23 alumnus Optera AI signed five new pilots with mid-size law firms, accelerating its market push.
Read Article ↗VentureSquare2025-12-20
Hanyang's Startup Support Center ranks top in 2025 evaluation
Hanyang's Startup Support Center received the top rating in the 2025 Startup-Centric University evaluation.
Read Article ↗Join the Alumni Society. Compound the network.
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