Primer
Primer is a Seoul accelerator founded in 2010 by Kwon Do-kyun (founder of Inicis and Initech) and often described as Korea's first startup accelerator. Its batch program provides initial investment, one-on-one mentoring, links to the government TIPS program, alumni networking and a Demo Day. It is open to pre-incorporation founders and early-stage startups in any sector.
At a glance
Primer key facts
- Deal terms
- Initial seed investment plus TIPS linkage; amount and equity are not published (press reports cite seed checks around KRW 100M for some batch companies).
- Format
- In-person
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Cohort locations
- Seoul, South Korea
- Stage
- idea, pre-seed, seed
- Sectors
- general
- Application cycle
- 2 batches a year (applications in December and June)
- Next deadline
- December 31, 2026
Verified November 4, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
Applications for Batch 30 (and the 3rd Creator Economy Founder cohort) open December 1 and close December 31, 2026. Batch 28's selection timeline was: deadline January 4, in-person 3-minute pitches January 24, partner meetings, final results February 13, 2026.
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Notable alumni
- StyleShare
- MyRealTrip
- Hogangnono
FAQ
Applying to Primer
- How much does Primer invest?
- Primer's standard deal: Initial seed investment plus TIPS linkage; amount and equity are not published (press reports cite seed checks around KRW 100M for some batch companies).
- When is the Primer application deadline?
- The next published deadline is December 31, 2026. Application cycle: 2 batches a year (applications in December and June). Applications for Batch 30 (and the 3rd Creator Economy Founder cohort) open December 1 and close December 31, 2026. Batch 28's selection timeline was: deadline January 4, in-person 3-minute pitches January 24, partner meetings, final results February 13, 2026.
- Where is Primer based?
- Primer is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The program runs in person.
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