SparkLabs
SparkLabs is a Seoul-based seed accelerator, and SparkLabs-branded programs also run elsewhere in Asia. It invests in startups incorporated within the last three years and does not accept solo founders. The Korean program runs 15 weeks: a bootcamp, then a business-building phase, Traction Day and Demo Day.
At a glance
SparkLabs key facts
- Investment
- $70K
- Equity
- 6%
- Deal terms
- KRW 100M+ (~$70K) via convertible preferred shares or SAFE for ~6% (flexible)
- Duration
- 15 weeks
- Format
- In-person
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Cohort locations
- Seoul, South Korea
- Stage
- pre-seed, seed
- Sectors
- general
- Application cycle
- 2 cohorts a year (applications open each April and September for ~6 weeks)
Verified November 3, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
Next intake expected to open April 2027
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Notable alumni
- Wanted Lab
- Allganize
- H2O Hospitality
- Blocko
- Caredoc
Sources
FAQ
Applying to SparkLabs
- How much does SparkLabs invest?
- SparkLabs's standard deal: KRW 100M+ (~$70K) via convertible preferred shares or SAFE for ~6% (flexible).
- How much equity does SparkLabs take?
- SparkLabs takes 6% equity.
- When is the SparkLabs application deadline?
- Application cycle: 2 cohorts a year (applications open each April and September for ~6 weeks). Next intake expected to open April 2027
- Where is SparkLabs based?
- SparkLabs is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The program runs in person.
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