SME AX Best Practice Contest Participant Recruitment
SMEs with visible results from AI adoption, such as increased sales or employment, can participate by submitting quantitative evidence.
- Deadline
- 2026.09.21
Applications are accepted from September 1 to September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM for SMEs and small business owners who have achieved management innovation through AI adoption. Applicants must submit stamped application forms and quantitative performance evidence documents, such as tax certificates and standard financial statements, via email to the local SME and Startup Office.
3-second summary
- Application Period: Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 21, 2026, until 17:00
- Agency: Ministry of SMEs and Startups
- Submission Method: Email submission to the person in charge at the local SME and Startup Office
- Required Documents: Self-diagnosis form, application form, consent form, ID copy, corporate registry, business registration certificate, tax payment certificates, standard financial statements, employment insurance roster
Eligibility checklist
- SMEs and small business owners with management innovation achievements through AI adoption
- Excluded: Suspended/closed businesses or non-operating companies
- Excluded: Companies with delinquent national or local taxes
- Eligible: Debt defaulters recognized by government/public institutions as needing restart support
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Tue, Sep 1, 2026 - Mon, Sep 21, 2026, until 17:00
- Application Method: Email submission to the person in charge at the local SME and Startup Office within jurisdiction
- Evaluation Process: Selection of award candidates after application/acceptance and selection evaluation
Recommended for
- Recommended for SME CEOs who can prove management improvement effects through AI solution adoption and process innovation.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: SMEs and small business owners with management innovation achievements through AI adoption; Excluded: Suspended/closed businesses or non-operating companies; Excluded: Companies with delinquent national or local taxes; Eligible: Debt defaulters recognized by government/public institutions as needing 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.