The Star Craft Product Development and Job Creation Program supports aspiring entrepreneurs in the craft field by providing startup assistance that leads to successful business launches and job creation. Through collaboration between craft workshops and professional design companies, the program also fosters the development and commercialization of unique, high-value craft products.
Program Title 2025 Star Craft Product Development and Job Creation Program
Program Period 2025.01 ~ 2025.12 (12 months)
Organization and Supervision Gwangju Metropolitan City / Gwangju Institute of Design Promotion
Key Focus Areas
- Scale of Support: A total of 6 consortiums, with additional mass production support provided to those passing the eligibility review
- Eligible Applicants: Craft workshops and professional design companies located in Gwangju Metropolitan City as of the announcement date
- Support: Funding for new craft product design development and mass production
- Eligible Applicants: Aspiring craft entrepreneurs residing in Gwangju Metropolitan City who are eligible to establish a business within the year
- Recruitment Scale: Approximately 10 participants
- Support: Startup funding of up to KRW 13 million and business consulting support
By streamlining support into an integrated package —
from product planning to mass production —
the program concentrates resources on outstanding projects to achieve tangible
results within the year and strengthen the market competitiveness of developed products.
Discover aspiring entrepreneurs with excellent craft items,
and foster the discovery of promising new workshops through personalized
one-on-one consulting and initial startup funding support.
| Program Title | Scale of Support |
|---|---|
| Star Craft Product Development and Mass Production Support | 6 consortiums |
| Bitgoeul Craft Startup Project | 10 participants |
Craft Startup Support
Star Craft Product – Haneumchae
Mentoring Among Entrepreneurs
Business Division, Cultural Convergence Team (T. 062-611-5033 · E. crafts_j@gdc.or.kr)
