[Seoul] 2nd Round of IP Stepping Stone Program Follow-up Support for Entrepreneurs (Overseas Patent Application/PCT)
Entrepreneurs with domestic patents filed via the IP Stepping Stone Program can receive KRW 2.6 million in support for PCT overseas applications
- Support
- KRW 2,600,000
- Eligible
- Entrepreneurs who founded businesses after receiving domestic patent application support through the IP Stepping Stone Program
- Deadline
- 2026.09.21
- Region
- 서울
The application period runs from September 14, 2026, to September 21, 2026, at 15:00, with submissions required online via the RIPC Project Management System (PMS). Eligible applicants are entrepreneurs who founded businesses after receiving domestic patent application support through the IP Stepping Stone Program, and the support covers costs for PCT international applications based on those prior filings.
3-second summary
- Support Amount: KRW 2,600,000
- Target Audience: Entrepreneurs who founded businesses after receiving domestic patent application support through the IP Stepping Stone Program
- Application Period: Sep 14, 2026 - Sep 21, 2026, 15:00
- Application Method: Online submission via RIPC Project Management System (PMS)
Eligibility checklist
- Entrepreneurs who founded businesses after receiving domestic patent application support through the IP Stepping Stone Program
- Within 2 years from the year of initial benefit under the IP Stepping Stone Program
- No duplicate support allowed with Global IP Star Company Development, Emergency IP Support, IP Naray Program, or IP R&D projects
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Sep 21, 2026, 15:00
- Application Method: Online submission via RIPC Project Management System (PMS)
- Evaluation Process: Selection of eligible candidates by the Steering Committee
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs who founded their business within 2 years after filing a domestic patent through the IP Stepping Stone Program.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Entrepreneurs who founded businesses after receiving domestic patent application support through the IP Stepping Stone Program. Details: Entrepreneurs who founded businesses after receiving domestic patent application support through the IP Stepping Stone Program; Within 2 years from the year of initial benefit under the IP Stepping Stone Program; No duplicate support allowed with Global IP Star Company Development, Emergency IP Support, IP Naray Program, or IP R&D projects.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.09.21. 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.
How much support is provided?
Support scale: KRW 2,600,000.
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.