Public Recruitment for Deep Tech Startup Investment (KST Technology Commercialization Comprehensive Professional Company Program)
Supports promising deep-tech startups with up to KRW 500 million investment and PoC funding
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This program supports early-stage companies utilizing government-funded research institute technologies with up to KRW 500 million in direct investment per company and PoC funding vouchers. Applications are accepted online via Korea Science & Technology Holdings from October 19 to October 29, 2026.
3-second summary
- Support Content: Direct investment and consulting for early-stage companies using government research institute technologies
- Investment Limit: Up to KRW 500 million direct investment per company
- Additional Support: Up to KRW 20 million voucher for PoC funding
- Application Period: Oct 19, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026
- Application Method: Online submission via Korea Science & Technology Holdings
Eligibility checklist
- Companies that have secured or can secure implementation rights for government research institute technologies via transfer or capital contribution
- Corporate entities established within 5 years as of the announcement date (founded after October 6, 2021)
- Exclusion of companies operating businesses deemed inappropriate for investment (e.g., general nightclubs, casinos)
- Exclusion of individuals under debt default regulations by financial institutions (except those who have completed repayment with proof)
- Exclusion of entities with unpaid national or local taxes (except those with enforcement suspension)
- Exclusion of companies reported as suspended operations to the National Tax Service as of the application deadline
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Oct 19, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026
- Application Method: Online submission (Korea Science & Technology Holdings)
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of deep-tech startups within 5 years of establishment that have acquired or can acquire technology from government research institutes.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Companies that have secured or can secure implementation rights for government research institute technologies via transfer or capital contribution; Corporate entities established within 5 years as of the announcement date (founded after October 6, 2021); Exclusion of companies operating businesses deemed inappropriate for investment (e.g., general nightclubs, casinos); Exclusion of individuals under debt default regulations by financial institutions (except those who have completed repayment with proof).
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.