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Pan-Government Open Data · AI Utilization Startup Competition
A program to discover and foster new data-based AI business models through creative private-sector ideas combining open data and AI technology.
Competition Categories
Two categories including ① Idea Planning and ② Product & Service Development utilizing open data and AI.
| ① Idea Planning | ② Product & Service Development |
|---|---|
| Possessing creative ideas utilizing open data and AI |
Developing products/services utilizing open data and AI and completing the prototype * For 'Product and Service Development', the prototype must be completed by the deadline for Integrated Finals recommendations |
Implementation Method
< Exclusion Criteria and Participation Rules for the Final Round >
① In cases of winning existing or similar startup competitions with the same (similar) idea (service)
- Same (similar) idea (service) from a past "Open Data Startup Competition Grand Finale".
- Cases where the total prize money received for the same (similar) idea (service) in similar startup competitions hosted by central ministries, local governments, public institutions, etc., within the last 3 years is 30 million KRW or more.
※ In the case of simultaneous submission and multiple awards in <K-Startup of the Year 2026> and this competition's institutional preliminary, advancement to the Integrated Finals is possible, but advancement to the Grand Finale is only possible for one of the two competitions.However, it is irrelevant if the prize money for the institutional preliminary of the current year’s 'Open Data Startup Competition' is 30 million KRW or more. ② Ideas (services) that violate the 'Patent Act', 'Utility Model Act', 'Copyright Act', 'Design Protection Act', and 'Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act'
* Utility Model: A type of intellectual property right as a design regarding the shape, structure, or combination of articles that can be used industrially.
- Same (similar) idea (service) from a past "Open Data Startup Competition Grand Finale".
- Cases where the total prize money received for the same (similar) idea (service) in similar startup competitions hosted by central ministries, local governments, public institutions, etc., within the last 3 years is 30 million KRW or more.
※ In the case of simultaneous submission and multiple awards in <K-Startup of the Year 2026> and this competition's institutional preliminary, advancement to the Integrated Finals is possible, but advancement to the Grand Finale is only possible for one of the two competitions.However, it is irrelevant if the prize money for the institutional preliminary of the current year’s 'Open Data Startup Competition' is 30 million KRW or more. ② Ideas (services) that violate the 'Patent Act', 'Utility Model Act', 'Copyright Act', 'Design Protection Act', and 'Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act'
* Utility Model: A type of intellectual property right as a design regarding the shape, structure, or combination of articles that can be used industrially.
Additional Rules and Notices
ο In case of winning multiple awards by simultaneously submitting the same/similar idea or product/service to this competition's institutional preliminaries, the participating team may select one institutional preliminary to advance to the Integrated Finals.
ο If there are two or more hosting institutions due to co-hosting an institutional preliminary, only one team per category per preliminary (competition) is granted the right to advance to the Integrated Finals.
※ If institutions scheduled for integration (such as metropolitan integration) held individual preliminaries before integration, the right to advance to the finals is granted individually to each institutional unit prior to integration.
ο To protect ideas disclosed after registration for this competition, participating teams must directly acquire intellectual property rights prior to disclosure. In case of legal disputes, it follows the Intellectual Property Law.
ο In utilizing public data, participating teams must thoroughly comply with the Public Data Act, Copyright Act, Personal Information Protection Act, and Information and Communications Network Act.
ο Ideas and products/services that are falsely written, winners of other contests, proxy works, or plagiarized will be excluded from evaluation; if discovered after this competition, the award will be canceled and the prize will be redeemed.
ο All civil and criminal liability arising from imitating the ideas, technologies, etc., of others lies with the participant themselves.
ο Open APIs must comply with the standard conditions of the providing institution during development, distribution, and commercialization.
ο Judgments on the similarity or identity of submitted ideas and products may be determined for exclusion or advancement based on the consent of a majority of the judges.
ο Public verification (pursuant to the 「Operating Guidelines for Contests Hosted by Administrative Agencies」) will be conducted regarding misconduct such as plagiarism, theft, or duplicate application for candidates for the Integrated Finals and Grand Finale awards.
ο In case of winning multiple awards by simultaneously submitting the same/similar idea or product/service to this competition's institutional preliminaries, the participating team may select one institutional preliminary to advance to the Integrated Finals.
ο If there are two or more hosting institutions due to co-hosting an institutional preliminary, only one team per category per preliminary (competition) is granted the right to advance to the Integrated Finals.
※ If institutions scheduled for integration (such as metropolitan integration) held individual preliminaries before integration, the right to advance to the finals is granted individually to each institutional unit prior to integration.
ο To protect ideas disclosed after registration for this competition, participating teams must directly acquire intellectual property rights prior to disclosure. In case of legal disputes, it follows the Intellectual Property Law.
ο In utilizing public data, participating teams must thoroughly comply with the Public Data Act, Copyright Act, Personal Information Protection Act, and Information and Communications Network Act.
ο Ideas and products/services that are falsely written, winners of other contests, proxy works, or plagiarized will be excluded from evaluation; if discovered after this competition, the award will be canceled and the prize will be redeemed.
ο All civil and criminal liability arising from imitating the ideas, technologies, etc., of others lies with the participant themselves.
ο Open APIs must comply with the standard conditions of the providing institution during development, distribution, and commercialization.
ο Judgments on the similarity or identity of submitted ideas and products may be determined for exclusion or advancement based on the consent of a majority of the judges.
ο Public verification (pursuant to the 「Operating Guidelines for Contests Hosted by Administrative Agencies」) will be conducted regarding misconduct such as plagiarism, theft, or duplicate application for candidates for the Integrated Finals and Grand Finale awards.