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With innovative business models utilizing PV5
Pioneer new markets.

Please propose new business opportunities linked to Kia PV5



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With innovative business models utilizing PV5
Pioneer new markets.


Please propose new business opportunities linked to Kia PV5


 

PAST CONTEST

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The start of business innovation, with PV5 by your side. 

Business model based on PV5 and
Operational innovation ideas 

Target: Those capable of operating businesses using PV5

Companies, institutions, and sole proprietors

Winning marks the beginning of a formal partnership with Kia.

Last year's ideas have

Has become today's business.

The third contest's winning teams are currently
working with Kia on concrete commercialization plans.

An opportunity for business innovation, with PV5 by your side

Any business is freely,

Explore new business opportunities with PV5.


Standardized by PV5

Realize new business models and operational innovation by utilizing the platform.

A new beginning to find 'partners'

5th PBV Idea Contest 
To find 'partners'

It is a new beginning.

Turn innovative ideas into actual commercialization

This is an opportunity for partnership with Kia to connect them.

Your ideas into real business

Kia accompanies you through every process of conversion.

The first step to making your vision a reality,

Starts at Kia Headquarters.

The first step to making your vision a reality

PBV Idea Contest
Briefing Session & Networking Event Guide

That cannot be conveyed through online channels alone
Experience Kia's sincerity and the vision of PBV firsthand
Be the first to seize new business opportunities.

EVENT 01 · Briefing Session

We invite representatives and key practitioners from each category.

Scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM

Location:Learning Lab on the 3rd Floor of Hyundai Kia Headquarters

Eligibility: Representatives or key practitioners related to each participating category

EVENT 02 · Networking Event

We invite participants from each category.

Scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Location:Startup Venture Campus Seoul (SVC Seoul)

Eligibility: Representatives or key practitioners related to each participating category 및 공모전에 참여하는 모든 General인 포함

Applications are open without participant limits. We will contact selected participants separately after the registration period ends and internal selection.

Beyond a simple contest,

Supports business collaboration with Kia.

5th PBV Idea Contest

Application period: August 18, 2026 (Tue) ~ October 31, 2026 (26.8.18 ~ 10.31)

  1. ConversionTopic:Industry-Specific PV5 Conversion IdeasEligibility: Conversion companiesView Details
  2. Aftermarket AccessoriesTopic:Aftermarket Accessories Ideas to Enhance PV5 Utility and ExpandabilityEligibility: Aftermarket Accessories DevelopersView Details
  3. Solutions (S/W)Topic:Industry-Specific In-Vehicle App Service Ideas for PV5Eligibility: App Development StartupsView Details
  4. BusinessTopic:Business model based on PV5 and Operational innovation ideasEligibility: Companies, institutions, and sole proprietors capable of business operations using PV5View Details
  5. GeneralTopic:Free Ideas Utilizing PV5Eligibility: Anyone Interested in PV5View Details

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility requirements for the Business category?

Please refer to the contest's published information and precautions.

Is it possible to apply with only ideas without business proof of concept?

Please refer to the contest's published information and precautions.

Are both companies and self-employed individuals eligible to apply?

Please refer to the contest's published information and precautions.