626 billion won in defense policy funds to meet 12 selected firms at an October 29 investor day in Seoul

Korea Growth Finance Investment Management will host the second 2026 Defense Industry Innovation Company Investor Presentation in Seoul on October 29, connecting defense firms with policy funds totalling about KRW 626 billion: the first Defense Technology Innovation Fund (KRW 130 billion), the second fund (about KRW 310 billion), and the K-Defense Export Fund (about KRW 186 billion). Fund managers include BNK Investment Securities with Hyundai Technology Investment, Hana Financial Investment with Wonik Investment Partners, S Ventures, Aim Investment with Harang Technology Investment, E&N Investment, Hana Asset Management, and Yil Technology Investment. Applications closed September 30 and 12 companies will be chosen by October 8 for 15-minute pitches. Eligible applicants include designated defense contractors, suppliers of defense materiel, companies with export records, and startups in semiconductors, AI, aerospace, robotics, and drones seeking to enter the defense market.