Build With Korea | Showcase Day

Event Title:Rise-Up Showcase Day Tagline:Meet Korea's Most Investable Startups — Live in the Bay Area Date & Time:Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM –5:00 PM PST Location:Hero City, 55 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 About This Event: Korea is producing world-class startups. Five of them are coming to San Francisco — and they're ready to talk to investors. Rise-Up Showcase Day is a curated investor event hosted by Draper Startup House Korea, Draper University and Elpis Labs bringing together Bay Area VCs and angel investors with five carefully selected Korean startups making their U.S. debut. Each company has been through an intensive market entry program — with localization strategy, U.S. customer validation, and investor readiness built in. By the time they take the stage, they're not just pitching. They're ready. Program: 12:00 – 12:30 : Registration12:30 - 13:30 : Showcase — Startup Pitches13:30 - 14:00 : Networking 14:00 – 17:00 : 1:1 Investor Speed Date Meeting A catering will be served, along with light refreshments and snacks throughout the event. What to Expect: The Startups: Who Should Attend: Why These Startups?Selected through the 2026 Incheon Rise-Up Program — a competitive, government-backed accelerator operated by Draper Startup House Korea — these five companies represent the best of Incheon's digital startup ecosystem. They've been rigorously prepared for the U.S. market: localization strategy completed, U.S. customer conversations underway, and investor materials polished. Hosted by:Draper Startup House Korea × Draper University x Elpis LabsIn partnership with Incheon Technopark Registration:This is an invite-only event for qualified investors. Please register below and our team will confirm your participation within 2 business days.