2026 SME AX Best Practice Contest Recruitment
SMEs that can prove quantitative results like revenue or employment growth from AI adoption are eligible for bonus points and selection as best practices.
- Deadline
- 2026.09.21
This contest targets SMEs and small business owners who have achieved management innovation through AI adoption. The application period runs from September 1 to September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with submissions required via email to the local Small and Medium Business Administration office.
3-second summary
- Application Period: Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 21, 2026, 17:00
- Target: SMEs and small businesses with AI-driven management innovation
- Submission Method: Email submission to local SMB Admin officer
Eligibility checklist
- SMEs and small businesses with management innovation results from AI adoption
- Exclusion of suspended/closed businesses or non-operating companies
- Exclusion of companies with unpaid national or local taxes
- Exclusion of companies registered as defaulters in civil execution or credit information agencies (except those recognized for restart support)
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 21, 2026, 17:00
- Application Method: Email submission to local SMB Admin officer
- Evaluation Process: Selection of award candidates based on AI adoption performance and effectiveness after receipt
Recommended for
- Recommended for SME CEOs who have achieved process innovation or management improvement through AI solution adoption.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: SMEs and small businesses with management innovation results from AI adoption; Exclusion of suspended/closed businesses or non-operating companies; Exclusion of companies with unpaid national or local taxes; Exclusion of companies registered as defaulters in civil execution or credit information agencies (except those recognized for restart support).
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.09.21. 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.