Yubyeolnan Startup Academy
Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators
Yubyeolnan Startup Academy is a hands-on entrepreneurship program that transforms promising ideas into sustainable businesses.
The word Yubyeolnan means “extraordinary” in Korean — reflecting our mission to nurture founders with a distinctive, Ulsan-based competitive edge in the global market.
We offer a structured, step-by-step curriculum that combines practical learning, expert mentoring, and market validation so entrepreneurs can confidently move from ideation to growth.
Yubyeolnan Startup Academy is a hands-on entrepreneurship program that transforms promising ideas into sustainable businesses.
The word Yubyeolnan means “extraordinary” in Korean — reflecting our mission to nurture founders with a distinctive, Ulsan-based competitive edge in the global market.
We offer a structured, step-by-step curriculum that combines practical learning, expert mentoring, and market validation so entrepreneurs can confidently move from ideation to growth.
Curriculum Overview
Foundation Track : Entrepreneurship fundamentals, startup terminology, ideation and validation, and business-model planning.
Advanced Track : Startup operations, accounting and finance, legal compliance, intellectual property, fundraising, investment attraction, and marketing.
Step 1
Entrepreneurial
Mindset
Mindset
Case studies, team building,
and startup literacy.
and startup literacy.
Step 2
Ideation
& Market Fit
& Market Fit
Design thinking, Lean Canvas,
and problem–solution validation.
and problem–solution validation.
Step 3
Business
Model Strategy
Model Strategy
Designing scalable models
and identifying key success factors.
and identifying key success factors.
Step 4
Launch &
Fundraising Fundamentals
Fundraising Fundamentals
Incorporation, accounting,
compliance, and IP protection.
compliance, and IP protection.
Step 5
Scale-Up
& Growth Strategy
& Growth Strategy
IR strategy, pitch-deck development, and multi-channel marketing.
Support Programs for Pre-Startups
Yubyeolnan BM Advancement
Targeted diagnostics to refine business ideas.
A-to-Z Practical Training
Comprehensive support for incorporation and financial operations.
Investment Readiness
Professional IR training and pitch-deck optimization.
U-Global Acceleration
Localization and market validation for overseas expansion.
Strategic Skill-Up
Advanced planning to secure follow-on funding.
Meet-up Talk! Talk!
Meaningful networking with alumni and open-innovation partners.
Yubyeolnan Night: Connection & Insight
Ulsan’s signature networking series connecting founders, industry experts, and investors.
Ulsan Startup Festa (USF): The Grand Stage
The region’s largest startup festival, offering investor matching, showcases, and ecosystem collaboration in one place.
