대구·경북 등 4개 지역 '지역성장펀드' 선정…3500억원 모펀드 조성

South Korea is decentralizing venture investment by establishing regional growth funds across non-capital regions with 3.5 trillion won in initial funding, addressing the concentration of capital in Seoul. This initiative creates funding opportunities for startups and SMEs nationwide while attracting private investors through loss guarantees and put options. The government's five-year plan to deploy over 20 trillion won signals a strategic commitment to building a balanced, nationwide venture ecosystem.