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Finishing Round 1 of a Government Startup Program — It Ended Right When It Got Interesting
I applied almost by accident, got in, found it overwhelming, then started enjoying it once the mentoring began. And then it was over. Here's the honest version, including why I can't reapply.
Four VC Mentoring Sessions, Two Months — The Time I Dropped What I Was Building
Over two months in Korea's 'Modoo Startup Project' round 1, I got four 1:1 mentoring sessions with a VC investment associate — and dropped the direction I was preparing along the way. Here's what I learned.
Modu Startup Selectees: How to Use the AI Solutions and the ₩2M Card
A practical guide to the AI solutions (400+, apply by Jun 24) and the ₩2M startup activity card for 2026 Modu Startup selectees — both feed into Round 1 evaluation.
Selected for Modu Startup 2026 — The Support at This Stage, and the Full Roadmap
MVPIT passed the idea screening of Korea's 2026 Modu Startup program, among the 5,000 selected (4,000 in the general/tech track). Here's the support at this stage (activity funds, mentoring, AI solutions) and the official roadmap from the prototype rounds to the finals.
Korea's Modoo Startup Round 2 — What Changed for Round 1 Rejects
Korea's Modoo Startup Round 2 launches in early July. Double the spots, re-challenge support, and a new global league — here's what changed for the 57,000 who didn't make Round 1.
Passed the Idea Round of Korea's Largest Startup Competition — What We Submitted and Learned
MVPIT passed the idea screening of the 2026 Modoo Startup program with an AI-powered MVP diagnosis service. Here's what we submitted to a 63,000-applicant competition and what we learned.
You Didn't Win the Startup Contest — Here's Why You Should Still Build Your MVP
With 63,000 applicants and only 5,000 spots, most people don't win startup competitions. But you don't need government money to build an MVP. Here's how to start with minimal budget.
How to Prepare a Prototype (MVP) for a Startup Competition
When a startup competition requires a working prototype, here's how non-technical founders can realistically plan scope, budget, and timeline for their MVP.
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