Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program

Kakao's South Korean cloud offers startups tiered credits up to 35,000,000 KRW (approx $26,000) over two years, plus KakaoWork, technical consulting, and training.

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Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program is a cloud and infrastructure perk from Kakao Cloud, offering up to 35,000,000 KRW in credits over 2 years (tiered), for startups in South Korea.

Who qualifies
Any startup
Benefit type
Credits
What you get

Inside Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program

Tiered credits: Launch (5M KRW/1yr, open to all applicants), Boost (20M KRW/2yr, by screening), Grow (35M KRW/2yr, for partner VC/accelerator-backed companies), plus KakaoWork, specialist consulting, and training.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
Any startup
Startup stage
Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography
South Korea
Recurring / expiry
Ongoing program
Other requirements
Highest tier (Grow) requires investment from partner VCs/accelerators. Program is for South Korean startups; amounts in KRW.
How to claim

How to apply for Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Apply through the Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher program page (Korean).
Good to know: Value in KRW (35M KRW ~ USD 26,000). Program page is in Korean. Added 2026-08-18; source URL verified live and on the provider's own domain.
Value is the headline maximum Kakao Cloud advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
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Questions

Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program: common questions

What do you get with Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program?

Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program offers up to 35,000,000 KRW in credits over 2 years (tiered).

Who qualifies for Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program?

Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program is for idea-stage, pre-seed, seed and Series A startups in South Korea. Highest tier (Grow) requires investment from partner VCs/accelerators. Program is for South Korean startups; amounts in KRW.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program?

No. Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program?

Apply through the Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher program page (Korean).

How long do I have to use Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program, and does it expire?

Ongoing program

Is Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program available outside the US?

Kakao Cloud Rocket Launcher Startup Program is available in South Korea.

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