[Jeju] 2026 Small Business IP Creation Support: Domestic Patent (Recipe) Application Follow-up to Trademark Application
Eligible small businesses can receive up to KRW 3.75 million in support for recipe patent applications if they previously benefited from trademark application support.
- Eligible
- Small business owners under the Basic Act on Small and Medium Enterprises who received trademark application support in 2026
- Deadline
- 2026.09.03
- Region
- 제주
This program supports domestic patent (recipe) applications for small businesses that received trademark application support in 2026. Applications open on September 3, 2026, until the budget is exhausted, covering up to KRW 3.75 million for patent filing with a 20% co-payment required from the applicant.
3-second summary
- Application Period: Sep 3, 2026 (Thu) - Until budget exhaustion
- Support Content: Up to KRW 3.75 million for patent (recipe) application
- Co-payment: 20% burden for small businesses (10% in-kind + 10% cash)
- Official Fees: Filing and registration official fees borne by the small business owner
- Application Method: Online submission via RIPC Support System
Eligibility checklist
- Small business owners under Article 2 of the Basic Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate)
- Beneficiaries of the 2026 Trademark Application Support Program (those supported by trademark application or IP creation comprehensive package)
- Excluded: Small businesses that received both trademark application and IP creation comprehensive package support this year
- Excluded industries: Entertainment/leisure, professional services, finance/insurance, real estate, etc.
- Excluded: Applicants who are not the representative listed on the business registration certificate
- Excluded: (Effectively) suspended/closed businesses, bad debtors at financial institutions, non-profit sole proprietors/corporations/cooperatives, etc.
- Excluded: Franchise stores or headquarters with existing franchise stores
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Sep 3, 2026 (Thu) - Until budget exhaustion
- Application Method: Online submission via RIPC Support System (https://www.ripc.org/pms)
- Prerequisite: Mandatory consultation with assigned consultant before applying
Recommended for
- Recommended for Jeju-based small business owners who received trademark application or IP creation comprehensive package support in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Small business owners under the Basic Act on Small and Medium Enterprises who received trademark application support in 2026. Details: Small business owners under Article 2 of the Basic Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate); Beneficiaries of the 2026 Trademark Application Support Program (those supported by trademark application or IP creation comprehensive package); Excluded: Small businesses that received both trademark application and IP creation comprehensive package support this year; Excluded industries: Entertainment/leisure, professional services, finance/insurance, real estate, etc..
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.09.03. 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.