KOCCA Launches 2025 Startup Support Program for Manhwa, Webtoons
The program will run from the date of agreement signing until November 30, 2025, selecting a total of eight projects for funding. Selected startups can receive up to 100 million KRW (approximately US$75,000) in support.Eligible applicants include: KOCCA will select approximately four projects from each group, providing up to 50 million KRW (about US$35,000) for pre-startups and 100 million KRW for early-stage startups. Applicants must contribute at least 10% of the total project cost in cash, with in-kind contributions not accepted.Applications will be accepted from March 20 to April 8 at 5:00 p.m. KST, and must be submitted via the e-Nara system website.This initiative continues KOCCA's mission to nurture innovation and growth within Korea's creative content industries by supporting promising new ventures in the comics and weboon space.Source: KOCCA
