GLOBAL
Abroad, we run programs
the same way we do at home
We take the startup programs we have run more than 5,000 times in Korea and deliver them as they are abroad.
Rather than simply dispatching lecturers, we run the entire startup journey — from scouting aspiring founders to IR events.
For ODA projects, we join consortia with universities and specialized institutions, with MAINCONTENTS leading the startup component.
COUNTRIES
Countries in progress
Nigeria
NIGERIA
Delivered by the three-organization Soongsil University consortium. MAINCONTENTS leads the startup component (ToT, startup education, competitions and IR).
KOICA · In progress
Bangladesh
BANGLADESH
Under a KOICA project, we developed a 12-session Startup Simulation program for students at the University of Dhaka and carried it through beta testing.
KOICA · Completed
Japan
JAPAN
We ran a Tokyo market validation and market entry strategy program, as well as a joint Korea–Japan ideathon.
2 programs delivered · Completed
Vietnam
VIETNAM
We ran a local market validation and commercialization program for pre-startup teams in Ho Chi Minh City.
Completed
China
CHINA
An on-site program in China is scheduled for November 2026. The Schumpeter trademark is also registered in China.
UpcomingSGSingapore
Singapore
UpcomingBANGLADESH
Startup Simulation Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Dhaka
In July 2026, under a KOICA project organized by the Korea Productivity Center, we developed a startup simulation program for students at the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh. We adapted our existing curriculum to the local context and structured it as 12 sessions of worksheets and data sheets. After review by the local team and beta testing, we completed the lecture materials and teaching notes. The project drew on our CEO's experience as an ODA expert.
Overview
- Client
- KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency)
- Organizer
- Korea Productivity Center
- Period
- 2026.07.06 – 07.16
- Location
- University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Participants
- University of Dhaka students
- MAINCONTENTS' role
- Startup simulation program development and beta testing
MAINCONTENTS' scope
- 12-session curriculum of worksheets and data sheets
- 12-session simulation solution
- PowerPoint lecture materials and teaching notes
- Local team review and full beta test
- Lectures and mentoring
Topics covered: Bangladesh market research, team building and ideation, customer validation, cost planning, personas, interview design and analysis, MVP design, revenue models and pricing strategy, and customer acquisition channels and sales messaging.
Beta test participants said the simulation helped clarify their decision-making and found it easy to understand and engaging. An online platform (guided tours, input help and links to learning modules) is being considered as the next step.
GLOBAL PARTNER
Global Partners — The Garrison
A global startup community company that MAINCONTENTS has invested in and works with closely.
It runs a community of around 1,000 foreign founders based in Korea and maintains a wide range of global community networks.
For overseas expansion programs, it can connect participants with local founders, host events for foreign founders and provide links to global networking opportunities.
OTHER COUNTRIES
Other countries
Partner with us on startup projects abroad
We run ODA and international development cooperation projects as well as universities' overseas programs.