[Chungbuk] 2026 Outstanding SME Entrepreneur Award Announcement
Provides tangible incentives such as plaques and local tax audit exemptions for SME representatives based in Chungbuk.
- Deadline
- 2026.09.10
- Region
- 충북
This announcement seeks outstanding SME entrepreneurs headquartered or operating in Chungcheongbuk-do with at least one year of merit period. Applications are accepted via email from August 27 to September 10, 2026, by 6:00 PM.
3-second summary
- Support Details: Outstanding SME Entrepreneur Award, plaque presentation, exemption from local tax audits
- Application Period: Aug 27, 2026 - Sep 10, 2026, 18:00
- Application Method: Email submission (ggamang2@korea.kr)
- Contact: Award Officer at Chungbuk Regional Bureau of SMEs and Startups (043-230-5316)
Eligibility checklist
- SME representative whose headquarters or business site (including factory/research facility) is located in Chungcheongbuk-do
- Merit period of at least 1 year as of the announcement date (at least 2 years for candidates for the Minister of SMEs and Startups award)
- No history of receiving the Minister of SMEs and Startups award or the Chungbuk Regional Bureau Director's award within the last 2 years
- Has not received the Outstanding SME Entrepreneur Award of Chungbuk within the last 3 years (2023-2025)
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Thu, Aug 27, 2026 - Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 18:00
- Application Method: Email submission (must follow specified subject format)
- Evaluation Process: Document review → Recommendation Committee → Merit Review Committee → Selection & Result Announcement
Recommended for
- Recommended for SME representatives in Chungcheongbuk-do who have demonstrated excellent technological competitiveness and management performance while contributing to regional economic growth.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: SME representative whose headquarters or business site (including factory/research facility) is located in Chungcheongbuk-do; Merit period of at least 1 year as of the announcement date (at least 2 years for candidates for the Minister of SMEs and Startups award); No history of receiving the Minister of SMEs and Startups award or the Chungbuk Regional Bureau Director's award within the last 2 years; Has not received the Outstanding SME Entrepreneur Award of Chungbuk within the last 3 years (2023-2025).
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.09.10. 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.