The illustrious tradition of British entrepreneurship has been imparted to some of South Korea’s most dynamic young and female entrepreneurs thanks to a collaboration between Kickstart Asia and the Social Enterprise Academy (SEA).

SEA has emerged as the largest Institute of Leadership and Management Centre in Scotland, engaging with over 1000 adults per year while sharing its model globally.

Neil McLean and Jess Kemp from SEA, along with Taeje Park from Kickstart Asia, have come together to adapt British entrepreneurial principles into acceleration programmes designed for Korean and Asian startups. These programmes, which focus on ethical innovation, have supported numerous young entrepreneurs in Korea by providing them with the necessary tools and inspiration for success.

As a result, many Korean entrepreneurs have been influenced and inspired by these initiatives. Additionally, numerous British entrepreneurship experts have established valuable connections with Korean startups, fostering a robust network of international collaboration.

At the helm of these efforts is Taeje Park, a young and ambitious accelerator and policy advisor from Korea. As the Chair of Kickstart Asia, Park has been pivotal in driving the UK-Korea entrepreneurial ecosystem collaboration. His work also extends to the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, where he conducts doctoral research on entrepreneurship policy, bridging the gap between British and Korean experts.

Park has connected respected organisations such as SEA, Firstport, Grassmarket, Nesta, UCL, London Accelerator, and The Chartered Institute for IT with Korean governmental bodies and prestigious universities. These connections have created a robust support system that fosters opportunities and growth for young and female entrepreneurs.

Taeje Park said: “It is fantastic to see the impact the British entrepreneurial principles have had on those who have participated in our accelerator programs.”

“Thanks to these collaborative initiatives, we are enhancing the entrepreneurial capabilities of startups in Asia and empowering Asian startups to pursue sustainable and transformative innovations, driving positive change across the region.”

For more information about the accelerator programs, visit www.kickstart.asia.