[Gangwon South] 2026 Small Business IP Creation Support Recipe Patent Application Support Project Recruitment Announcement (Extension)
Secure intellectual property rights with 80% coverage for recipe patent application costs.
- Eligible
- Small business owners under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises
- Deadline
- 2026.10.13
- Region
- 강원
Applications are accepted from September 1 to October 13, 2026, at 5 PM, supporting recipe patent application costs up to KRW 3.75 million. Applicants must apply online via the RIPC support system and prepare a business registration certificate and a recipe patent application utilization plan.
3-second summary
- Application Period: Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 13, 2026, 5 PM
- Support Details: Recipe patent application cost within KRW 3.75 million (20% co-payment)
- Application Method: Online submission via RIPC support system
- Required Documents: Recipe patent application utilization plan
Eligibility checklist
- Small business owner under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate)
- Small business owner who received support from this year's Small Business IP Creation Support Trademark Application Project or IP Creation Comprehensive Package
- Possessing a recipe specific enough for immediate patent application
- Not in excluded industries such as entertainment, specialized professions, finance/insurance, or real estate
- Being the representative listed on the business registration certificate
- Not being effectively suspended or closed
- Not being a delinquent borrower with financial institutions
- Not being a non-profit sole proprietor, corporation, or cooperative
- Not being a franchise outlet or headquarters with outlets
- Not having received both trademark application support and IP creation comprehensive package support
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 (Tue) 17:00
- Application Method: Apply to Gangwon South Center announcement on RIPC support system (https://www.ripc.org/pms)
Recommended for
- Recommended for small business owners who have previously received trademark application or IP comprehensive package support.
- Suitable for small business owners in food service etc. who possess specific recipes ready for patent application.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Small business owners under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises. Details: Small business owner under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate); Small business owner who received support from this year's Small Business IP Creation Support Trademark Application Project or IP Creation Comprehensive Package; Possessing a recipe specific enough for immediate patent application; Not in excluded industries such as entertainment, specialized professions, finance/insurance, or real estate.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.10.13. 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.