2026 Smart City Certification Competition
An opportunity to systematically diagnose your local government's smartification achievements and obtain official certification for domestic and international expansion support.
- Deadline
- Closed
This competition aims to diagnose the smart city level of domestic cities and grant certification to excellent ones. Local governments (metropolitan cities, provinces, cities, counties, districts) are eligible to apply, with certification granted to those scoring Grade 3 or higher through document review and on-site inspection. Applications are accepted from September 11 to 17, 2026, via electronic documents and email.
3-second summary
- Organizer: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (Operated by KAIA/Smart City Association)
- Eligibility: Local Governments (Metropolitan Cities, Cities, Counties, Districts, etc.)
- Certification Criteria: Granted to municipalities rated Grade 3 or higher out of 5 grades
- Submission Period: Sept 11 (Fri) - Sept 17 (Thu), 2026, until 18:00
Eligibility checklist
- Eligible applicants: Local governments (Metropolitan Cities, Special Self-Governing Cities/Provinces, Cities, Counties, Districts)
- Applications categorized by Large Cities and Small/Medium Cities
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: 2026.09.17 (Thu) 18:00
- Application Method: Electronic document submission and email for required files (USB registered mail/in-person if email is difficult)
Recommended for
- Recommended for local government officials in metropolitan cities, provinces, cities, counties, or districts with smart city development track records.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Eligible applicants: Local governments (Metropolitan Cities, Special Self-Governing Cities/Provinces, Cities, Counties, Districts); Applications categorized by Large Cities and Small/Medium Cities.
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 KAIA Operation Support.
Last updated · Source: KAIA Operation Support — 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.