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Global market research for Korean startups going overseas.

One tailored market study and 2 to 3 partner meetings per company. Delivered since 2022 for KTO, NIPA, Innopolis, Gyeongbuk CCEI and K-GLOBAL programs.

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Market research delivered for

KTO NIPA Innopolis Ministry of Science and ICT Gyeongbuk CCEI
50+
Market research reports delivered since 2022
130+
Business matching meetings facilitated
12+
Target markets covered
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Accelerator and government programs

The deliverable

What's inside each report.

A comprehensive study built from scratch for each company's product and target market, grounded in cited market data and direct outreach. Delivered as a detailed slide presentation, made for market entry decisions and concrete first steps.

Market overview and trends

Market size, growth rates, and product-relevant trends, backed by cited industry data and named sources.

Target market segments

Segment sizing and prioritization: where the product actually fits and who buys first.

Market access and regulation

Entry routes, certifications, duties, and the regulatory path, mapped before money is spent.

Competitive landscape

Local and global competitors benchmarked by pricing, positioning, revenue, and HQ, plus the gap the company can target.

Potential partners and distributors

Pre-identified and pre-contacted local partners, with named contacts and their level of interest.

Sectors researched since 2022

Travel & tourism tech Deep tech & robotics Advanced materials Cleantech & recycling Agritech & food Medtech & digital health Beauty & consumer Fintech & payments IoT & smart city AI & SaaS B2B platforms Web3 & content

Markets reached since 2022

🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇪🇺 European Union 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇦🇺 Australia

Process

From kick-off to partner meetings.

A fixed scope over roughly 12 weeks per cohort, aligned with your program timeline and reporting deadlines.

01 01

Kick-off meeting

Week 1

A structured interview with each startup: product and assets, international strategy, target market, competition, barriers to entry, and regulation. It defines exactly what the research must answer.

02 02

Research and report

Weeks 2 to 8

In-depth research into the target market, delivered as a comprehensive report in presentation format.

03 03

Review meeting

Week 9

Walkthrough of the findings with the startup and the program team, and agreement on the market entry next steps.

04 04

Business matching

Weeks 10 to 12

2 to 3 meetings arranged and conducted with potential partners from the report, together with the startup.

Built for program managers

The format has been refined across 7 Korean accelerator and government programs since 2022. It fits procurement, reporting, and cohort timelines.

  • One report per company, tailored to its product and target market
  • Fixed scope, budget, and timeline agreed at kick-off
  • English deliverables in presentation format
  • 2 to 3 business matching meetings per company
  • International invoicing accepted by Korean program operators
  • Runs alongside IR pitch consulting when the program needs both

Case studies

A few recent studies.

A few of the company-specific studies delivered, across different markets and sectors.

🇸🇬 Singapore 다비오

Indoor mapping and digital signage

  • Market: Singapore smart-mall & signage
  • Competitors: local players analysed
  • Partners: retail bodies & malls, with contacts
🇸🇬 Singapore 레드테이블

K-food restaurant booking platform

  • Market: Singapore dining, segmented
  • Competitors: local booking apps benchmarked
  • Partners: restaurant groups & agencies, with contacts
🇦🇪 Middle East 알리콘

IoT for smart offices and spaces

  • Market: UAE smart-office & IoT, sized
  • Regulation: UAE IoT rules (TDRA, local presence)
  • Partners: named market-entry contacts
🇪🇺 Europe 어썸랩

Portable outdoor water heater

  • Market: Europe camping & outdoor gear, sized
  • Entry: full ManoMano process, EU–Korea FTA
  • Partners: named market-entry contacts
🇫🇷🇬🇧 France / UK 예투

Art investment and artist matching platform

  • Market: UK & France art market, sized
  • Competitors: art-investment platforms benchmarked
  • Partners: galleries & institutions, with contacts
🇦🇺 Australia 성왕이앤에프

Eco-friendly wooden tableware

  • Market: Australia biodegradable tableware, sized
  • Certification: composting rules (AS 4736)
  • Competitors: local & Amazon benchmarked

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FAQ

Common questions.

Which target markets can you cover?
12+ markets delivered so far: the US, France, the EU, the UK, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Japan, China, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and Australia. Each study is built for the specific target market.
Which industries have you covered?
Studies delivered since 2022 covered travel tech, deep tech, advanced materials, cleantech, agritech and food, medtech, beauty, fintech, IoT, AI and SaaS, B2B platforms, and web3. The report structure stays the same. The research is adapted to each product and target market.
What language are the deliverables in?
Reports are delivered in English, in presentation format. Kick-off, review, and business matching meetings are also held in English, proven with Korean founders across 200+ sessions since 2022.
How does invoicing work? Can you issue a Korean tax invoice (세금계산서)?
Carte Blanche SAS is a French company, so I issue an international commercial invoice rather than a Korean tax invoice (세금계산서). The invoice can be issued directly to your organization. For government-funded programs, I also provide the additional administrative documents requested during the contract and project period, including documents prepared in Korean.