[Gangwon] 2026 Small Business IP Creation Support: Recipe Patent Application Support Program
Small business owners in Gangwon can receive substantial support for recipe patent application costs.
- Eligible
- Small business owners under the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate)
- Deadline
- 2026.09.10
- Region
- 강원
Applications for the recipe patent application support program are accepted from September 1 to 10, 2026. The Gangwon Intellectual Property Center supports up to KRW 2,848,000 per case, while small business owners must bear cash and in-kind co-payment costs. A recipe patent application utilization plan is required as a submission document.
3-second summary
- Application Period: Sep 1, 2026 ~ Sep 10, 2026 17:00
- Support Content: Support for 1 recipe patent application
- Support Amount: Up to KRW 2,848,000 per case (Gangwon IPC support)
- Co-payment: Cash up to KRW 356,000 + In-kind up to KRW 356,000
- Official Fees: Borne separately by the small business owner
Eligibility checklist
- Small business owners under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate)
- Small business owners who received support from the current year's Small Business IP Creation Support Trademark Application Program or IP Creation Comprehensive Package
- Possessing recipes that are specific enough for immediate patent application
- Not belonging to excluded industries such as entertainment, professional services, finance/insurance, or real estate
- Excluded if not the representative listed on the business registration certificate
- Excluded if effectively suspended/closed, a bad credit debtor, or a non-profit individual/corporation/cooperative
- Excluded if a franchise store or headquarters with franchise stores
- Excluded if not supported by the Small Business IP Creation Support Trademark Application Program or IP Creation Comprehensive Package
- Excluded if supported by both the Small Business IP Creation Support Trademark Application Program and IP Creation Comprehensive Package
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 (Thu) 17:00
- Application Method: Online via RIPC Support System
Recommended for
- Recommended for Gangwon region small business owners who possess specific recipes and have received trademark or comprehensive package support this year.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Small business owners under the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate). Details: Small business owners under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate); Small business owners who received support from the current year's Small Business IP Creation Support Trademark Application Program or IP Creation Comprehensive Package; Possessing recipes that are specific enough for immediate patent application; Not belonging to excluded industries such as entertainment, professional services, finance/insurance, or real estate.
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.
Which organization runs this program?
This program is administered by Korea Invention Promotion Association / Regional Intellectual Property Center.
Last updated · Source: Korea Invention Promotion Association / Regional Intellectual Property Center — 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.