[Jeonnam-Gwangju] 2026 SME Award Selection Plan Announcement
SMEs in the Jeonnam-Gwangju region can expand their facility loan limit to 2 billion KRW and receive preferential interest support for 3 years.
- Deadline
- 2026.10.02
- Region
- 광주
Applications are accepted from September 7 to October 2, 2026. Selected companies receive policy funding benefits for 3 years, including an increase in facility loan limits (from 1.5 billion to 2 billion KRW) and preferential interest support. Various documents such as recommendation letters, summary of merits, and financial statements must be submitted.
3-second summary
- Application Period: Sep 7 (Mon), 2026 ~ Oct 2 (Fri), 2026 18:00
- Support Details: Facility loan limit increased from 1.5 billion to 2 billion KRW and preferential interest support for 3 years
- Evaluation Process: 1st round document review and site visit (top 10 companies), 2nd round selection committee review
Eligibility checklist
- Small and medium-sized enterprises under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises
- Headquarters and business premises located in the former Jeollanam-do area within the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City
- Business history of 3 years or more as of the announcement date
- Companies that have achieved outstanding growth in exports, production, or sales
- Companies leading corporate restructuring through new technology development, automation, or informatization
- Companies with sound management and no labor disputes or wage arrears
- Companies with significant contributions to regional economic development
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Oct 2 (Fri), 2026 18:00
- 1st Evaluation: Document review and site visit
- 2nd Evaluation: SME Award Selection Committee review
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of SMEs operating for over 3 years in the former Jeollanam-do area of Jeonnam-Gwangju who have merits in exports, growth, or structural improvement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Small and medium-sized enterprises under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises; Headquarters and business premises located in the former Jeollanam-do area within the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City; Business history of 3 years or more as of the announcement date; Companies that have achieved outstanding growth in exports, production, or sales.
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.