[Eastern Hub] 2026 Round 3 Domestic and International Industrial Property Rights (Patent, Utility Model, PCT) Support for SMEs
SMEs can receive post-funding support for up to 60% of their domestic and international industrial property rights filing costs, capped at 20 million KRW per company.
- Support
- Up to 20 million KRW per company
- Deadline
- 2026.09.11
- Region
- 경기
Applications are accepted from August 21 to September 11, 2026, supporting a portion of domestic and international patent and utility model filing costs. Up to 20 million KRW per company is provided on a reimbursement basis, covering 60% of total costs within specific limits per item (e.g., 1.3 million KRW for domestic patents).
3-second summary
- Support Amount: Up to 60% of total costs, capped at 20 million KRW per company
- Application Period: Aug 21 (Fri), 2026 - Sep 11 (Fri), 2026
- Support Content: Partial support for domestic/international patent, utility model, and PCT filing fees (post-reimbursement)
- Application Method: Online application via Gyeonggi Biz Secretary (www.egbiz.or.kr)
Eligibility checklist
- Companies not operating in excluded industries for this support program
- Companies without social controversies such as complaints, environmental pollution, or illegal factories
- SMEs that have not applied through false or fraudulent methods
- Companies with no arrears in national or local taxes
- Companies not undergoing statutory management or rehabilitation proceedings
- Companies not finally sanctioned as beneficiaries of unfair support in other Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator projects
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Aug 21 (Fri), 2026 - Sep 11 (Fri), 2026
- Application Method: Online application via Gyeonggi Biz Secretary (www.egbiz.or.kr)
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of SMEs located in Gyeonggi-do who recently filed domestic or international patents/utility models and wish to reduce cost burdens.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Companies not operating in excluded industries for this support program; Companies without social controversies such as complaints, environmental pollution, or illegal factories; SMEs that have not applied through false or fraudulent methods; Companies with no arrears in national or local taxes.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.09.11. 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: Up to 20 million KRW per company.
Which organization runs this program?
This program is administered by Gyeonggi Province.
Last updated · Source: Gyeonggi Province — official 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.