[Part 1] Mini Startup KNOW-HOW Fair-Next Step: License & Permission // [Part 2] WHO OPENS THE DOOR-GSC Founder Talk with Nidhi Agrawal

Starting a business takes more than a good idea. From manufacturing and distribution to licenses, permissions, and entering the Korean market, there are many practical steps that first-time founders need to figure out. At the Mini Startup KNOW-HOW Fair, aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs can meet founders from the GSC community who are already building their own businesses and hear directly about the real challenges, lessons, and know-how they have gained along the way. Explore founder-led consultation booths across Wellness, Fashion, Beauty, Tourism, E-commerce, and other product-based industries, ask practical questions, and connect with entrepreneurs who have already taken their ideas into the market. The event will conclude with a special Founder Talk by Nidhi Agrawal, entrepreneur, public speaker, Co-Founder of Kalphabets, and Founder of Niden Consulting. 📅 Event Details Date & Time: September 29, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM KST Location: Global Startup Center (GSC) Main Hall Language: English Who Can Join: GSC community members and foreign aspiring or early-stage entrepreneurs Featured Speaker: Nidhi AgrawalCo-Founder of Kalphabets & Founder of Niden Consulting The event is designed for approximately 40 participants and requires advance registration. 🚀 What to Expect 1:00 PM – 1:10 PM Mini Startup KNOW-HOW Fair Opening Meet the participating founders and discover startup ideas and businesses across different industries. 1:10 PM – 2:20 PM Mini Startup KNOW-HOW Fair: Next Step — License & Permission Visit founder-led consultation booths and talk directly with entrepreneurs from the GSC community. Learn from their actual experience with topics such as: Manufacturing and product development Distribution and sales channels Licenses and permissions in Korea Korean market entry Building and launching a product-based business Practical challenges faced during the early stages of a startup You will also have time for open networking with founders and other aspiring entrepreneurs. 2:20 PM – 3:00 PM Founder Talk: WHO OPENS THE DOOR — Nobody Builds Alone Nidhi Agrawal will share her experience as a founder, including: Turning an idea into a real business Building and growing Kalphabets Her experience working with co-founders and partners Lessons learned throughout the startup journey Why collaboration and the right partnerships matter when building a business 💡 Who Is This For? This event is especially for you if you: Have a startup idea but are unsure how to take the next step Are preparing to start a business in Korea Are in the early stages of building your startup Want practical advice from founders who have already gone through the process Want to meet other founders and potential collaborators You do not need to have an established company to participate. Come with your questions, meet founders who have already started the journey, and learn what it really takes to move from idea to execution. Nobody builds alone.Your next step may start with a conversation with someone who has already been there.ea 🎁 Special Treat Kalphabets snacks will be provided to participants! The goal isn’t just to find the right door.It’s to build something that makes people want to knock on yours. 📅 Registration Notes Please complete the required questions during registration. A confirmation email will be sent to selected participants. Photos and videos may be taken for GSC promotional purposes. Inquiries: [email protected] GSC is a government-backed hub operated by MSS and KISED, supporting foreign entrepreneurs in Korea through workspaces, visa assistance, and incubation programs.