2026 2nd Smart Factory Supplier Competency Diagnosis Participant Recruitment
Registered suppliers with no history of support restrictions under the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Act and no tax arrears are eligible to participate in the competency diagnosis.
- Eligible
- SMEs and Mid-sized Companies registered as Smart Manufacturing/Service/Craft Suppliers in the Business Management System
- Deadline
- 2026.09.29
Recruitment for smart factory supplier competency diagnosis participants runs from August 28 to September 29, 2026. Applications must be submitted online via the dedicated business management system (www.smart-factory.kr), requiring submission of application forms, consent documents, and tax payment certificates.
3-second summary
- Application Period: Aug 28, 2026 (Fri) - Sep 29, 2026 (Tue)
- Application Method: Online via Smart Factory Business Management System (www.smart-factory.kr)
- Target Audience: Registered SME and mid-sized supplier companies
- Required Documents: Application form, consent forms, tax payment certificate, etc.
Eligibility checklist
- SMEs and mid-sized companies registered as Smart Manufacturing, Smart Service, or Smart Craft suppliers in the business management system
- Exclusion of companies currently suspended or closed
- Exclusion of entertainment, hospitality, food service, and adult toy manufacturing industries
- Exclusion of companies with outstanding national or local taxes
- Exclusion of companies that have undergone supplier competency diagnosis less than 6 months ago
- Exclusion of companies restricted from participating in support projects within the last 3 years under Article 31 of the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Act
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Sep 29, 2026 (Tue)
- Application Method: Online submission (www.smart-factory.kr)
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of registered smart manufacturing, service, and craft supplier companies.
- Suitable for company representatives with no recent support project restrictions and no tax arrears.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for SMEs and Mid-sized Companies registered as Smart Manufacturing/Service/Craft Suppliers in the Business Management System. Details: SMEs and mid-sized companies registered as Smart Manufacturing, Smart Service, or Smart Craft suppliers in the business management system; Exclusion of companies currently suspended or closed; Exclusion of entertainment, hospitality, food service, and adult toy manufacturing industries; Exclusion of companies with outstanding national or local taxes.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.09.29. 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.