– Expanding the crowdfunding ecosystem through partnerships with companies, following collaborations with public institutions and local governments…
– 50 companies selected… Support for expanding online sales channels, including the creation of product detail pages, advertising, and one-on-one consulting
Wadiz(CEO Shin Hye-seong, www.wadiz.kr) has been selected as the operator for a crowdfunding support program for small business owners launched by Hana Bank and will begin providing support to small business owners nationwide. Drawing on its experience operating a crowdfunding platform, Wadizplans to assist small business owners with fundraising and expanding their online sales channels.
Recently, Wadizhas been expanding its partnerships beyond public institutions and local governments to include corporations, supporting small business owners nationwide in launching and managing crowdfunding projects. Through these efforts, Wadiz is helping more small business owners connect with customers through their ideas and products.
This initiative is part of “Hana Power On Store,” a small business support program led by Hana Bank, in collaboration with the World We Build Together (Social Solidarity Bank) and the Small Business and Market Promotion Corporation. Hana Power On Store is a program running from June to December 2026 that assists approximately 5,300 small business owners nationwide with equipment and facility upgrades, as well as entry into online markets. Wadizis participating as the operator of the crowdfunding segment within the online sales channel development category.
Wadizwill manage the crowdfunding projects of 50 selected small businesses to help them validate their products in the market and attract new customers. The program is open to small businesses that are able to run crowdfunding projects Wadizbetween September and November, with no restrictions on industry or category.
Selected companies will receive promotional benefits for their projects, including the creation of detailed crowdfunding pages, Meta ads, Wadiz app ads, participation in special campaigns, and exclusive coupons. In addition, they will receive practical support—from project planning to operations and marketing—through crowdfunding training and one-on-one consulting.
Applications will be accepted until July 2, and more details are available on the Wadiz Maker Center (https://makercenter.wadiz.kr/).
Choi Dong-cheol, CEO Wadiz, said, “For small business owners, crowdfunding is more than just a means of raising funds; it’s a tool for growth that allows them to gauge customer response and open up new sales channels.” He added, “We will continue to expand our collaboration with various partners—including public institutions, local governments, and corporations—to help more small business owners connect directly with customers.”
