[Revised Notice] Recruitment of Participating Companies for the 2026 K-Brand Government Certification System (2nd Round)
SMEs and mid-sized enterprises can receive support of up to KRW 200 million per company for introducing authentic product verification technology.
- Support
- KRW 3 billion
- Eligible
- SMEs and Mid-sized Enterprises
- Deadline
- 마감일 원문 확인
Supports up to KRW 200 million per company for using national certification trademarks with authentic product verification technology. It includes access to Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation and private watermark technologies, additional anti-counterfeiting measures, and monitoring results for overseas consumers.
3-second summary
- Support Amount: Up to KRW 200 million per company
- Target Audience: SMEs and Mid-sized Enterprises (Large corporations eligible with full self-funding)
- Key Content: Support for costs related to applying authentic product verification technology (e.g., watermarks) and provision of overseas monitoring results
Eligibility checklist
- Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises and Article 3 of its Enforcement Decree
- Mid-sized Enterprises under Article 2 of the Special Act on Promotion of Growth and Strengthening Competitiveness of Mid-sized Enterprises and Article 2 of its Enforcement Decree
- Large corporations may participate if they bear the full cost of introducing authentic product verification technology
Recommended for
- Recommended for representatives of SMEs and mid-sized enterprises who need to introduce authentic product verification technology for counterfeit detection and brand protection.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for SMEs and Mid-sized Enterprises. Details: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises and Article 3 of its Enforcement Decree; Mid-sized Enterprises under Article 2 of the Special Act on Promotion of Growth and Strengthening Competitiveness of Mid-sized Enterprises and Article 2 of its Enforcement Decree; Large corporations may participate if they bear the full cost of introducing authentic product verification technology.
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: KRW 3 billion.
Which organization runs this program?
This program is administered by Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency.
Last updated · Source: Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency — 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.