K-EnterTech Hub Opens Call for Korean Startups Heading to Florida’s Early-Stage Venture Conference

Seed and Series A Korean companies invited to two-day Orlando event in June; direct access to Southeast U.S. venture capital

SEOUL — K-EnterTech Hub, led by chief executive Jung Han, is recruiting Korean startups to participate in the Florida Early Stage Venture Conference 2026, a two-day gathering of seed and Series A investors set for June 2-3 in Orlando.

The move opens a direct channel between Korean founders and one of the fastest-growing pools of early-stage capital in the United States.

The Southeast has drawn an outsized share of new venture dollars over the past three years, as state tax advantages, lower operating costs and steady population inflows have pulled investors out of their traditional clusters on the East and West Coasts — and the Florida Venture Forum’s annual conference has become the principal venue where that capital converges in person.

This year’s program runs across two days at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando, a campus sitting at the center of Florida’s tourism, media and simulation industries. The first day opens with a workshop hosted by accounting and advisory firm EisnerAmper, followed by a welcome reception. The second day is built around two blocks of company pitches — late morning and early afternoon — bracketed by keynote remarks, a luncheon talk, networking breaks and a closing reception with award announcements.

The Florida Venture Forum describes the event as the “premier venue to see early stage companies and interact with experienced, active investors.” Student founders selected through the conference’s collegiate track have raised more than $4 million in follow-on capital to date, according to organizers. The format — short pitches in front of a dense room of regional general partners and angel investors — is tuned for seed and pre-A rounds, the stage at which most outbound Korean startups are now seeking U.S. validation rather than full institutional rounds.

What Participating Companies Receive

  • Curated 1:1 meetings with Florida-based venture and angel investors
  • Introductions to regional accelerators and corporate partners
  • Priority access to early-stage trend sessions and conference receptions
  • Connection to K-EnterTech Hub’s on-the-ground U.S. network and post-event follow-up

K-EnterTech Hub is reviewing support arrangements for essential costs, including conference registration and booth setup. Coverage will vary by company stage, sector and the depth of the planned U.S. expansion, and will be communicated individually to selected participants.

Who Should Apply

  • Korean startups at the Seed to Series A stage
  • Open to all sectors — software, content, platforms, health tech, media tech and beyond
  • Companies preparing to enter the U.S. Southeast (Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas)
  • English-language pitch materials ready, or able to be prepared before the event

How to Apply

Interested companies should submit (1) company name, (2) primary contact (title and phone), and (3) a brief description of the product or service with a website or pitch-deck link to existen75@kentertechhub.com.

K-EnterTech Hub will review applications, select participants and send detailed program information, on-site logistics and a final cost-support breakdown to those chosen. Slots are limited and the call may close earlier than scheduled.

Event At A Glance

· Event: Florida Early Stage Venture Conference 2026

· Dates: June 2-3, 2026

· Venue: UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Orlando, Florida

· Host: Florida Venture Forum

· Korean Delegation Lead: K-EnterTech Hub

· Official site: https://flventure.org/florida-early-stage-venture-conference/

· Contact: existen75@kentertechhub.com

About K-EnterTech Hub

K-EnterTech Hub is a Seoul-based media and entertainment technology platform connecting Korean content and startups with global technology ecosystems. The firm operates programs across the U.S., Singapore and Korea, and is led by chief executive Jung Han, a former broadcast journalist and a regular speaker at CES, SXSW and the NAB Show.

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About K-EnterTech Forum · K-엔터테크포럼

K-EnterTech Forum (K-ETF, K-엔터테크포럼)은 엔터테인먼트 테크놀로지, K-콘텐츠, 한류, 미디어 정책 분야의 전문 인사이트를 제공하는 국내 대표 플랫폼입니다. K-팝·K-드라마·K-푸드·K-컬처와 AI·스트리밍·크리에이터 이코노미·방송 기술의 공진화(Co-Evolution) 전략을 연구하고, 국내외 포럼·행사를 통해 정책 및 산업 협력 의제를 이끌고 있습니다.
K-EnterTech Forum is Korea's leading platform for insights on entertainment technology, K-Content, Hallyu, and media policy — bridging Korean cultural industries with global technology trends.

고삼석 상임의장 · Chairman Samseog Ko

고삼석(Ko Samseog)은 K-EnterTech Forum 상임의장입니다. 동국대학교 첨단융합대학 석좌교수이자 국가인공지능전략위원회 분과위원으로, 30년 이상의 방송통신 정책 및 산업 경험을 바탕으로 K-콘텐츠와 글로벌 엔터테인먼트 기술의 융합을 선도하고 있습니다. 前 방송통신위원회 상임위원을 역임했으며, ZDNet Korea에 정기 칼럼을 연재 중입니다.
Samseog Ko is the founding Chairman (상임의장) of K-EnterTech Forum. He is a Distinguished Professor at Dongguk University and a member of Korea's National AI Strategy Committee. Former Commissioner of the Korea Communications Commission (KCC).

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