[Gangwon] Southern Region 2026 Small Business IP Creation Support: Recipe Patent Application Support Program
Supports Gangwon southern region small businesses seeking recipe patents by providing partner agency recommendations and partial cost coverage.
- 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 are accepted via the RIPC support system from September 1 to 10, 2026. The program supports recipe patent application costs up to KRW 3.75 million, with beneficiaries responsible for the co-payment (10% in-kind + 10% cash) and official fees.
3-second summary
- Application Period: Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 10, 2026, 17:00
- Support Content: Recipe patent application support (up to KRW 3.75 million)
- Co-payment: 20% (10% in-kind + 10% cash), official fees paid separately
- Application Method: Online submission via RIPC support system
Eligibility checklist
- Small business owner under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate)
- Received support from this year's Small Business IP Creation Support Trademark Application Program or IP Creation Comprehensive Package
- Possesses a recipe specific enough for immediate patent application
- Not in excluded industries such as entertainment, professional services, finance/insurance, or real estate
- Must be the representative listed on the business registration certificate
- Not effectively suspended or closed
- Not a delinquent borrower at financial institutions
- Not a non-profit sole proprietor, corporation, or cooperative
- Excluded if a franchise store or headquarters with franchise stores
- Must not have received both trademark application support and comprehensive package support simultaneously
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: 2026.09.10 (Thu) 17:00
- Application Method: Online submission via RIPC support system (https://www.ripc.org/pms)
Recommended for
- Recommended for small business owners in the Gangwon southern region who have previously received IP creation support and possess specific recipes.
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 owner under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate); Received support from this year's Small Business IP Creation Support Trademark Application Program or IP Creation Comprehensive Package; Possesses a recipe specific enough for immediate patent application; Not in 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.
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.