●2026.05.17 — 2026 Spring Business Forum●2026.06.21 — Cohort 23 IR Day●2026.10.18 — Homecoming Day 2026●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●NEWS · Hanyang Startup Academy admits 53 founders to Cohort 23●NEWS · Optera AI (HSA alum) expands legaltech pilot to 5 firms

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Cradle of Innovation —Hanyang Startup Academy

Cradle of Innovation · Since 2002

Est. 200223 Cohorts1,850+ Alumni₩340B RaisedNow Recruiting

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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.

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

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.

Full calendar ↗

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

§ 04Membership

Exclusive Benefits for Full Members

Unlock the full network — alumni directory, startup-support infrastructure, and more.

More about membership

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.