[Seoul] 2026 Small Business IP Creation Support - Follow-up (Recipe Patent) Project Announcement
Follow-up support for Seoul Regional IP Center beneficiaries covering recipe patent filing costs up to KRW 3.75 million.
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The application period runs from September 29, 2026 (Tue) to October 8, 2026 (Thu) at 18:00, requiring online submission via the Regional Intellectual Property Center's management system (pms.ripc.org). The support amount is up to KRW 3,750,000 per case (including VAT and co-funding), with a required co-funding of 10% cash and 10% in-kind.
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- Support Amount: Up to KRW 3.75 million per case (including VAT and co-payment)
- Co-payment: 10% Cash + 10% In-kind
- Application Period: Sep 29 (Tue) ~ Oct 8 (Thu), 2026, 18:00
- Submission Method: Online application at pms.ripc.org
Eligibility checklist
- Small business owners under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate)
- Small businesses supported by the Seoul Regional IP Center in the 2026 Small Business IP Creation Support - Trademark Application or Comprehensive IP Creation Package projects
- Limited to recipe patent applications (recipes and manufacturing methods for food, beverages, etc.)
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Sep 29 (Tue) ~ Oct 8 (Thu), 2026, 18:00
- Application Method: Submit online application via Regional IP Center Management System (pms.ripc.org)
- Evaluation Process: Online submission -> Document review & consultation -> Selection committee -> Matching with partner agency -> Co-payment -> Electronic agreement -> Patent filing support
Recommended for
- Recommended for small business owners who have already received support from the Seoul Regional IP Center's 2026 IP Creation Support program and wish to protect their recipes (food/beverages) through patents.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Small business owners under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises (holding a business registration certificate); Small businesses supported by the Seoul Regional IP Center in the 2026 Small Business IP Creation Support - Trademark Application or Comprehensive IP Creation Package projects; Limited to recipe patent applications (recipes and manufacturing methods for food, beverages, etc.).
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.