2026 aT Innovation Partnership Support Program for Startups and Venture Companies
Get customized consulting to improve productivity and expand sales channels for your startup or venture company
- Support
- 3 million KRW
- Eligible
- SMEs (Startups or Venture companies)
- Deadline
- 2026.10.09
The 2026 aT Innovation Partnership Support Program accepts applications from September 23 to October 9, 2026. It supports startups and venture companies in improving productivity, expanding sales channels, and obtaining certifications/patents through professional consulting. Applicants must prepare eight types of documents, including the application form and SME confirmation, and submit them via the Win-Win Nuri website and email.
3-second summary
- Support Amount: 3 million KRW
- Target: SMEs (Startups or Venture companies)
- Application Period: Sep 23, 2026 (Wed) ~ Oct 9, 2026 (Fri)
- Support Content: Consulting for productivity improvement, sales channel expansion, and certification/patent acquisition
- Required Documents: Application form, Business registration certificate, SME confirmation, etc. (8 items)
Eligibility checklist
- SMEs under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises
- Startups under Article 2 of the Startup Support Act or Venture companies under Article 2-2 of the Special Act on Promoting Venture Businesses
- Startups with less than 7 years of business history as of Oct 15, 2026
- No duplicate applications for the same program with other lead agencies in the current year
- Excluded if receiving support from the aT Partner ESG Consulting Program in the current year
- Companies related to contributing enterprises are excluded
- Companies with unpaid national or local taxes are excluded
- Companies in complete capital erosion status are excluded
- Companies restricted from government support programs in the last 5 years are excluded
- Companies regulated as bad debtors are excluded
- Companies in entertainment, hospitality, or amusement manufacturing industries are excluded
- Companies that are suspended or closed are excluded
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Sep 23, 2026 (Wed) ~ Oct 9, 2026 (Fri)
- Application Method: Online application via Win-Win Nuri website and mandatory email submission (esg@at.or.kr)
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of SMEs established within 7 years who need help with productivity improvement or sales channel expansion.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for SMEs (Startups or Venture companies). Details: SMEs under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises; Startups under Article 2 of the Startup Support Act or Venture companies under Article 2-2 of the Special Act on Promoting Venture Businesses; Startups with less than 7 years of business history as of Oct 15, 2026; No duplicate applications for the same program with other lead agencies in the current year.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.10.09. 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.
How much support is provided?
Support scale: 3 million KRW.
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.