Public Notice for Candidates of the 'Regional SME AI Utilization and Diffusion Merit Award'
- Eligible
- Individuals or organizations contributing to regional AI activation via MSS AI projects
- Deadline
- Closed
The application period is from September 1, 2026, to September 21, 2026. Specific details regarding support content and required documents were not provided in the original text.
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- Notice Title: Public Notice for Candidates of the 'Regional SME AI Utilization and Diffusion Merit Award'
- Department: SME AI Diffusion Promotion Division
- Notice Number: No. 2026-539
- Application Period: 2026-09-01 ~ 2026-09-21
- Agency: Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS)
Eligibility checklist
- SME CEOs/Executives: Individuals who contributed to regional AI transformation through MSS AI projects such as 'Region-led AI Transformation'
- Staff of Related Organizations: Employees of regional innovation institutions, public agencies, research institutes, etc., who contributed to promoting regional AI transformation by planning and operating AI adoption/utilization projects for local SMEs
- Civil Servants: Local government officials who contributed to regional AI activation through planning and executing regional AI policies/projects, improving budgets/systems, and supporting SME AI transition
- Organizations/Groups: Regional innovation institutions, public agencies, research institutes, etc., that significantly contributed to activating regional AI utilization and transforming industrial sites with AI
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: 2026-09-01 ~ 2026-09-21
Recommended for
- Recommended for SME employees, staff of related organizations, or local government officials who contributed to regional AI activation by participating in MSS AI projects such as 'Region-led AI Transformation'.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Individuals or organizations contributing to regional AI activation via MSS AI projects. Details: SME CEOs/Executives: Individuals who contributed to regional AI transformation through MSS AI projects such as 'Region-led AI Transformation'; Staff of Related Organizations: Employees of regional innovation institutions, public agencies, research institutes, etc., who contributed to promoting regional AI transformation by planning and operating AI adoption/utilization projects for local SMEs; Civil Servants: Local government officials who contributed to regional AI activation through planning and executing regional AI policies/projects, improving budgets/systems, and supporting SME AI transition; Organizations/Groups: Regional innovation institutions, public agencies, research institutes, etc., that significantly contributed to activating regional AI utilization and transforming industrial sites with AI.
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.