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[Support Program / 40 Companies Selected] Get both the Busan Gwangalli pop-up and project advertising in one go!
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Introduction to Support Programs
📌 Unprecedented benefits before the end of 2026
If you’re looking to introduce and sell your products to consumers in person, don’t miss out on this support program!
Get both crowdfunding marketing support and an offline pop-up event in Gwangalli, Busan—all at once! We’re offering unprecedented benefits to 40 companies planning to launch funding campaigns or pre-orders in December.
If you’re a small business owner, don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Schedule
Schedule
Check the full schedule from application to launch
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Nov. 5 (Thu)
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Application Period Begins
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November 30 (Mon)
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Application Deadline
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis; recruitment will close before November 30 once all participating companies have been confirmed.
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Within
5 business days of the application date |
Selection Notification
Results will be announced via the email address provided in your application.
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Dec. 11 (Fri)
– Dec. 13 (Sun)
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Offline Pop-up Store Opening (Gwangalli, Busan)
★ You must carry out your project during the period when the pop-up store is open
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~ Dec. 31 (Thu)
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End of support program benefits
★ The project must be completed by the end of 2026, or by the first week of January at the latest.
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Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
📍Number of selected companies: 40
Eligibility Requirements (Please review carefully!)
| ✓ | Applies to both funding and pre-orders |
| ✓ | Must have products available for sale in the pop-up store (Intangible services such as e-books, medium- to large-sized products that cannot be displayed, and high-priced products that are difficult to test are not permitted) |
| ✓ | Project must run during the pop-up store period (projects cannot end before Friday, December 11) |
| ✓ | Project must conclude within 2026, no later than the first week of January |
Required Documents
· Business Registration Certificate
· Certificate of Small and Medium Enterprise Status
· Certificate of Small and Medium Enterprise Status
- Must include [Small Business (Small Business Owner)] at the top
- Only certificates that are valid as of the application date for the support program will be accepted
· Product Brochure (product detail page, etc.)
· Product Brochure (product detail page, etc.)
Preferential Treatment
· Makers with a history of participating in the “Our Neighborhood Funding” support program from 2024 to 2026 (Rewards-based, equity-based, and loan-based campaigns are all eligible)
· Rewards (such as beauty products, food, fashion, and merchandise) that consumers can see, touch, and taste firsthand at offline events
· Makers who have at least 50 units in stock to enable on-site sales at the pop-up store
Benefit 1. In-person pop-up store
✔️ Location: Near Gwangalli Beach, Busan
✔️ Dates: December 11, 2026 (Fri) – December 13, 2026 (Sun) (3 days)
* Operating Hours(Subject to change)
- Dec. 11 (Fri) 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Dec. 12 (Sat) 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Dec. 13 (Sun) 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
✔️ Pop-up Store Layout
- Product display, hands-on experience, and sales area
- Space for various events
- Special discount coupons valid only at the event, etc.
✔️ Primary Visitors: General Consumers
* No buyer meetings
| Sales Method |
| → | Please select either Option 1 or Option 2 when applying. We plan to select fewer than 10 companies for direct sales. Therefore, even if you select direct sales, your status may be changed to consignment sales; we will determine and notify you of your direct sales status after all 40 companies have been selected. |
| Option 1 | Direct Sales (up to 10 companies) |
| → | You will be assigned an individual booth and will sell your products directly on-site for 3 days. * At least one person must be present at each booth at all times during the event. ** Individual booth size: Planned to be small, within 1m x 1m |
| Option 2 | Consignment Sales |
| → | Simply send us your products, and our on-site staff will sell them on your behalf. * Products will be displayed alongside items in similar categories. ** We may request additional materials for product descriptions at a later date. |
Items included in the offline support program
· Sales space
· POS system
· Offline pop-up fees
· Offline pop-up fees
· Inventory return shipping costs (from the pop-up store to a location designated by the maker)
· Payment coupons to encourage offline sales
Items Excluded from the Offline Support Program
· If Option 1 (Direct Sales) is selected → All travel and living expenses (transportation, lodging, meals, etc.)
· Offline sales payment gateway (PG) fees
* Settlement is scheduled for January 2027, but is subject to change. Separate notification will be provided to selected participants
· Product shipping costs (from the maker’s storage location → Busan pop-up store)
Benefit 2. Free for project 유입 Free display advertising to drive traffic to the project
To attract more consumers to your wadiz project, each participating company will be provided with two main exposure ad slots.
✔️App Home Pop-up: This is the first pop-up ad visible when you open the wadiz app, allowing you to promote your project immediately.
✔️Main Content: Displayed at the top of the wadiz home screen, this section naturally directs users to your project.
App Main Pop-up (Holiday) – 1 time
Main Content (holiday) – 1 time
* Ads are automatically allocated within the maker’s period of launching soon for main funding, and wadiz handles both ad creative production and setup.
(Main content does not include ad creative production!)
** Meta ads that redirect to participating companies’ projects are not included in this support program.
*** One app main pop-up (on holidays) and one main content slot (on holidays) are both provided.
**** If a designated tier is already sold out during the project period and cannot be provided, it may be changed to a different tier.
Benefit 3. Private Online Showcase
We will host a private showcase featuring only the 40 makers participating in this pop-up store.
Introduce your brand in person at the pop-up store while simultaneously reaching consumers nationwide through the online showcase!
✔️ Event Schedule: December 1 (Tue) – December 16 (Wed), 2026 (16 days)
Featured Campaign Ad Slots
Quick Menu
Internal Main Banner Display
Benefit 4. Online Campaign Coupons
Reduce the burden on customers with generous discounts! wadiz will cover the full cost of the coupon discounts.
These coupons are issued separately from the in-store payment coupons distributed at the pop-up store.
30,000 won
For funding of 100,000 won or more
10,000 won
For funding of 30,000 won or more
15,000 won
For funding of 50,000 won or more
5,000 won
For funding of 10,000 won or more
Benefit 5. Support for wadiz Service Fees
We will subsidize the service fees for the project you run as a maker (up to 300,000 KRW per company).
Wadiz covers the full cost of offline pop-up fees, and this support applies to the “Wadiz Service Fee” portion of your project fees.
| CASE 1 | If the project payment amount is 2.5 million won or less |
| → | Full waiver of wadiz service fees |
| CASE 2 | If the project payment amount exceeds 2.5 million won |
| → | Waiver of up to 300,000 won in wadiz service fees |
* This support applies to the “wadiz service fee” item in wadiz’s pricing plans; payment settlement processing fees and consulting service fees will be charged in accordance with wadiz’s existing policies.
** The service fee (up to 300,000 won) will be deposited into the maker’s settlement account in February 2027. Therefore, the service fee will not be deducted during interim or final settlements.
*** For projects where shipping is completed after February 2027, the refund of the service fee will also be postponed until March 2027 or later.
Apply now
Application Deadline: November 30 (Mon) at 11:59 PM
* Applications may close once capacity is reached
Notice
Important Notes
Q. Are there any eligibility restrictions?
A. This support program is intended for small business owners whose “Small Business (Small Business Owner)” status is explicitly stated on their Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) Certificate.
Q. Do I need to have a staff member on-site throughout the pop-up period?
A. We plan to provide booths to up to 10 companies. If you are assigned an individual booth, a staff member must be present on-site throughout the pop-up event period. The pop-up operating hours are 3:00 PM–10:00 PM on Friday, December 11; 11:00 AM–10:00 PM on Saturday, December 12; and 11:00 AM–3:00 PM on Sunday, December 13.(Subject to change) Accommodation expenses for on-site staff are the responsibility of the participating makers. Even if you select “direct sales,” this may be changed to “consignment sales”; the decision regarding direct sales will be made and announced after the selection of the 40 participating companies is complete.
Q. When and how will the selection results be announced?
A. We will review your application within 5 business days of the application date and notify you of the results via the email address you provided when applying for the support program.
Q. I participated in the “Our Neighborhood Funding” support program this year. Can I apply again?
A. Yes, you can. If you have previously participated in the “Our Neighborhood Funding” Support Program, you will receive preferential consideration.
Q. Can I participate in this program while also participating in other promotional campaigns or support programs?
A. Yes, you can. However, for support programs not organized by wadiz, please be sure to contact the operator of that specific program.
Q. I’d like to know what costs I’ll be responsible for if I participate.
A. Please refer to the “Exclusions” section under Benefit 1: Offline Pop-up Store. wadiz covers all costs related to the campaign, advertising, and coupons.
Q. By when must the project end?
A. You must conclude your project by the first week of January 2026 at the latest. Shipping may take place after that date.If, after selection, you anticipate that the project cannot be concluded by the first week of January, or if the project period does not overlap with the offline pop-up period, your selection may be revoked.
Q. Can I make changes to the product after being selected for the support program?
A. Absolutely not. Please be sure to consider your production status and inventory levels when applying.
Q. What are the procedures after being selected for the support program?
A. We will provide guidance to the selected applicants.
Q. I’m wondering if my product is eligible to participate.
A. At least one test product must be displayed so that consumers visiting the pop-up store can touch and try it out. Therefore, participation is not possible if you do not want consumers to test the product. Additionally, since the event takes place in a limited space, bulky products or intangible products are not eligible for participation. Furthermore, products with strict storage or distribution requirements, products whose on-site sale is legally restricted, products posing safety risks, products requiring separate space or equipment for installation or demonstration, products that do not meet certification or labeling requirements, products harmful to minors, and products restricted by wadiz policies are ineligible for participation.
Q. Are the fees fully covered?
A. wadiz’s fee structure consists of a “Service Usage Fee,” a “Payment Settlement Processing Fee,” and a “Consulting Service Fee.” Only the wadiz Service Usage Fee is subsidized up to 300,000 won; the Payment Settlement Processing Fee and Consulting Service Fee are separate. Additionally, the Consulting Service Fee applies only when the service is used.
Q. Contact Information
A. Please contact the wadiz Government Support Program Department via email (education@wadiz.kr), and we will respond in the order received.