2026 Application for Designation of Excellent Research Institute Companies by Growth Stage (Rising Star & Star)
Research institute companies registered in Special R&D Zones that meet quantitative criteria can be designated as Rising Stars or Stars.
- Deadline
- 2026.10.02
The application period runs from Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to Friday, October 2, 2026, until 4:00 PM, with online submission via email (inno-tat@innopolis.or.kr). Required documents include the designation application form, business plan, business registration certificate, corporate registry extract, standard financial statements for the last three years, and tax payment certificates.
3-second summary
- Agency: Technology Information and Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA)
- Application Period: Sep 9, 2026 (Wed) - Oct 2, 2026 (Fri), until 16:00
- Method: Email submission (inno-tat@innopolis.or.kr)
Eligibility checklist
- Companies currently registered and maintaining status as research institute companies under the Act on Establishment of Special R&D Zones as of the application deadline
- Companies meeting the minimum quantitative criteria for each 'Rising Star' or 'Star' category
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Oct 2, 2026 (Fri) 16:00
- Method: Online submission via email
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of research institute companies registered in Special R&D Zones who can objectively prove their technological capabilities and commercialization achievements.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Companies currently registered and maintaining status as research institute companies under the Act on Establishment of Special R&D Zones as of the application deadline; Companies meeting the minimum quantitative criteria for each 'Rising Star' or 'Star' category.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.10.02. Applications are currently closed. Schedules may change — confirm against the official program notice.
How do I apply?
Applications follow the official program notice, which is in Korean. See the source link for the method and receiving office; Beaconoi can prepare an English draft for your review.
Last updated · Source: official program notice
※ Program information is compiled from each institution’s public sources; actual eligibility, amounts and deadlines may change. Always verify against the official notice (in Korean) before applying.