#The One Problem PDF Upload Solves
Retyping a finished business plan as plain text drops tables and images and changes the page structure. Uploading the PDF as-is means you don't have to rework a file you have already prepared for submission. OpenSeed reads the text out of the PDF, though, so pages made mostly of charts or images may not be read. In that case you see a notice that text recognition is low, and uploading a Word (.docx) or Markdown (.md) file is the more reliable route.
#Basic Steps to Upload a Business Plan PDF
- Go to the openseed.kr home page and sign in. PDF upload is available after you sign in.
- Drag your business plan PDF (a PDF with text in it, up to 20MB) into the upload area, or choose it there.
- When 'Loaded' appears under the file name, the file was read correctly. If a notice says text recognition is low, upload a .docx or .md file instead.
- If you know which call you are applying to, pick an open K-Startup call with the announcement button (📢). This step is optional.
- Check the terms and privacy consent box and press the submit button to start the analysis. When it finishes, the per-mentor results appear in the report.
#Picking a Call Changes What the Review Asks
If you don't pick a call, OpenSeed reads the plan against its default review criteria. It focuses on whether the problem is clearly defined, whether revenue projections are backed by evidence, and whether the team can execute. If you pick an open K-Startup call with the announcement button (📢), the review compares the plan with the eligibility rules and evaluation items written in that call. At that stage, it first examines how well the plan's concept, team composition, and business stage align with the call's eligibility and evaluation items.
Even a strong plan can run into trouble after submission if it strays from the call's requirements. Cross-checking against the call lets you catch issues early — such as evaluation items that are never addressed or eligibility conditions that aren't met. If you've already decided which program to apply to, picking its call alongside your plan makes the review more actionable.
| Choice | Review Scope | Criteria Compared |
|---|---|---|
| No call picked | Content logic, evidence, and data analysis | Default review criteria |
| An open call picked | Content analysis + cross-check against the call's requirements | That call's eligibility and evaluation criteria |
There is currently no way to upload a call's own PDF. The list shows only open K-Startup calls, so if the call you want isn't listed, copy its key requirements into the body of your plan and write the matching content under each one. That lets you confirm inside the document how each requirement is answered.
#Three Ways to Convert an HWP File to PDF
Most Korean government grant program templates are distributed in HWP format. OpenSeed also accepts HWP and HWPX files directly as the business-plan file when you sign in (up to 4MB). If a file is larger than that or can't be read, convert it to PDF before uploading. The methods below are sourced from the official Hancom Office help documentation.
- In Hancom Office Hangul, go to [File] → [Save as PDF]. This method produces the least formatting loss.
- With Hancom Office installed, open the print dialog and select 'Hancom PDF' or 'Microsoft Print to PDF' as the printer.
- If Hancom Office is not installed, use an online HWP-to-PDF conversion tool.
Sources
- Save as PDF — Official Hancom Office Hangul Help — Hancom Office, Inc., Not verified (retrieved: 2026-09-24)
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