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Global Programs

We form joint teams with overseas universities or run on-site programs in partnership with global companies and venues — applying the same methodology we've refined in Korea.

Delivered: 14Joint with overseas universitiesGlobal company partnershipsSite visitsTrademark filing practiceExternal venue partnerships

FIT

Ideal for

Exchanges with Sister Universities Abroad

For institutions that need a program where Korean and international students work together as one team

Collaboration programs with global corporations

For programs that need to connect startups with global corporations

Leveraging Global Hubs

For programs held at global hubs in Korea, such as AWS and COEX

PROGRAM

Program structure

There are three program types. Below is how each one actually runs.

  1. Type A

    Joint with overseas universities

    Mixed teams of Korean and international students → entrepreneurship education and AI hands-on sessions → mentoring → pitches and judging (Korea–Japan Bridge Ideathon, 2 days)

  2. Type B

    Global company partnerships

    Opening and program briefing → global company introductions → 1-minute startup pitches → company roundtables → networking dinner (Global Starting Workshop, 2 days, 1 night)

  3. Type C

    On-site at global venues

    Global company office tour and lecture → intellectual property training → vibe-coding MVP → trademark filing practice (CNU Amazon IP Value-up, 2 days, 1 night)

  4. All types

    Preparation

    Pre-briefing for participants, interpretation, transport and accommodation, and wrap-up

OUTPUT

What you get

Joint Korean–international outputs

Ideas and prototypes developed with overseas students

Trademark filing

Visit to the Ministry of Intellectual Property through to an actual filing (Type C)

Access to global companies

Records of roundtables and networking with company representatives

Operations report

On-site photos, participation data and satisfaction survey results

CERTIFICATE

Certificates issued to all who complete the program

Private qualifications registered with the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET) and issued directly by MAINCONTENTS. Certificates are issued for programs that produce hands-on deliverables.

AI Product Planning Specialist

Current focus

Competency in product planning and MVP design using AI tools. Issued as our priority qualification since its registration in late 2025.

Registration No. Reg. No. 2025-006343

Innovative Company Trend Analyst

Optional

Competency in analyzing industry and technology trends and identifying business opportunities. Our main qualification through 2025, still issued selectively depending on the program.

Registration No. Reg. No. 2022-003914

Schumpeter Startup Director

Optional

Competency in designing and running entrepreneurship and the full startup process. Issued at institutions that run the Schumpeter program as a regular course.

Registration No. Reg. No. 2019-003698

  1. STEP 1

    Course completion

    Meet attendance requirements

  2. STEP 2

    Deliverable submission

    Team business plans and pitch decks

  3. STEP 3

    Assessment

    Exam based on course content

  4. STEP 4

    Issuance

    Certificates issued; list of recipients attached to the final report

Certification fees are included in the contract amount. Certificates were issued at CNU Amazon IP Value-up, for the AI Product Planning Specialist qualification. Programs built mainly around site visits are not eligible for certification.

REPORT

A final report, every time

We have submitted a final report for every one of the 325 programs we've run. Each includes records of consultations with host organizations and individual insight reports for participants.

  1. 01Program Overview & Progress
  2. 02Detailed Schedule, Group Supervision & Staff Deployment
  3. 03Participation & Attendance
  4. 04Participant Deliverables (Insight Reports & Hands-on Results)
  1. 05Partner Organization Consultation Records
  2. 06Satisfaction Survey Results (By Question)
  3. 07Recommendations for Improvement & Proposals for Next Year's Program
  4. 08On-Site Photos & Supporting Documentation

Participant lists and settlement documents submitted together.

Download a sample final report

REQUIREMENTS

Operating requirements

Size
20–30 people (track record of 50+ companies for company-focused programs)
Venues
External facilities such as AWS Yeoksam Centerfield, COEX NextRise and off-site training centers
Partner organizations
Collaborative programs with Amazon, AWS and other global companies. Advance coordination required with each organization
Requirements
Participant list submitted in advance (for venue access registration); group transportation
Language
Delivered in Korean by default. English sessions and interpretation available by arrangement
Provided by MAINCONTENTS
Planning, external venue sourcing, coordination with partner organizations, group escort, program operations and final report
Provided by client
Venue rental, vehicles, meals and participant recruitment

TIMELINE

When do you need to decide?

The schedules of external venues and partner organizations are the critical path. Programs tied to major events such as NextRise must be planned backward from the event dates.

  1. D-60Inquiry & Planning ConsultationTime is needed to arrange partner organizations
  2. D-45ContractFinalize the contract, proposal and quote
  3. D-30Confirm host sites and partner organizationsBook external venues and finalize arrangements with host organizations for visits
  4. D-14Confirm participantsSubmit participant list, register for site access, and book transportation and meals
  5. D-7Pre-program briefingDistribute the schedule and brief participants on pre-program assignments
  6. D-0OperationsGroup escort · on-site operations · documentation
  7. D+14Final report submissionInsight report, satisfaction survey and settlement documents delivered as one package

BUDGET

Budget & contracts

Cost depends not on headcount, but on external venue rental and how much of the transport and meal costs we cover.

Operations only

Planning, coordination with partner organizations, group escort, program operations and final report

Venue rental, vehicles and meals covered by the client

Turnkey

Everything in Operations only, plus venue rental, vehicles, meals and interpretation

Client handles participant recruitment only

Sole-source contracts up to KRW 22 million (VAT incl.)Up to KRW 55 million with a women-owned business joint contractRegistered on KONEPS (Korea's national e-procurement system)Registered on S2B (School Marketplace)

Certified Inno-Biz (technology-innovative SME), Family-Friendly Certified, and holder of an SME (small enterprise) confirmation. Documents for bid bonus points and eligibility are sent immediately on request.

DOWNLOADS

Materials for your internal proposal

Prepared in a format you can attach directly to internal approvals and budget requests.
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Other programs

Tailored to your organization

Tell us your project goals, target participants and budget, and we'll send a proposed program outline together with a quote.