2026 Import Source Diversification Support Program (3rd Round)
Receive support of up to 50 million KRW for verification costs and trial production expenses required for diversifying your raw material import sources.
- Eligible
- Small and medium-sized enterprises in materials, parts, and equipment seeking to diversify import sources for raw materials
- Deadline
- 2026.09.30
This program supports small and medium-sized enterprises in the materials, parts, and equipment sector seeking to diversify their import sources for raw materials in response to global supply chain shifts. It provides up to 50 million KRW per company for activities including alternative supplier discovery, sample purchasing, testing/certification, and trial production. Applications are accepted online via the KOTRA website from September 21 to September 30, 2026.
3-second summary
- Target: Small and medium-sized enterprises in materials, parts, and equipment facing risks of raw material supply disruptions
- Scale: Selection of approximately 1 company, limit of 50 million KRW per company
- Support Content: Discovery/verification of alternative suppliers, sample raw material purchase, testing/certification, and trial operation support
- Application Period: Sep 21, 2026 (Mon) ~ Sep 30, 2026 (Wed)
- Application Method: Online application via KOTRA website
Eligibility checklist
- Exclusion of suspended or closed businesses, or those not currently operating
- Exclusion of corporations or sole proprietors with outstanding national or local taxes at the time of application
- Exclusion of companies listed as bad debtors by financial institutions or credit information agencies
- Exclusion of companies listed on the defaulters register under civil execution law (Exceptions: those who signed debt adjustment agreements, received personal rehabilitation approval, were granted bankruptcy discharge, received corporate rehabilitation approval, or received re-startup funds from government/public institutions)
- Exclusion of cases deemed unsuitable for support by the operating agency (KOTRA)
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Submission: Sep 21, 2026 (Mon) ~ Sep 30, 2026 (Wed)
- Document Review: Oct 1, 2026 (Thu) ~ Oct 2, 2026 (Fri)
- Evaluation & Selection: Oct 6, 2026 (Tue)
- Announcement of Results: Oct 8, 2026 (Thu)
- Application Method: Register and log in to the KOTRA website to apply for the 'Import Source Diversification Support Program'
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of small and medium-sized enterprises in the materials, parts, and equipment sector who are importing raw materials with high dependency on specific countries due to global supply chain instability and wish to diversify their sources.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Small and medium-sized enterprises in materials, parts, and equipment seeking to diversify import sources for raw materials. Details: Exclusion of suspended or closed businesses, or those not currently operating; Exclusion of corporations or sole proprietors with outstanding national or local taxes at the time of application; Exclusion of companies listed as bad debtors by financial institutions or credit information agencies; Exclusion of companies listed on the defaulters register under civil execution law (Exceptions: those who signed debt adjustment agreements, received personal rehabilitation approval, were granted bankruptcy discharge, received corporate rehabilitation approval, or received re-startup funds from government/public institutions).
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.09.30. 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.
Which organization runs this program?
This program is administered by Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency.
Last updated · Source: Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency — official 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.