2026 2nd Round New Support Project Announcement for Machinery and Equipment Industry Technology Development
Projects with excellent evaluations in the past 5 years can apply for R&D autonomy privileges regarding personnel costs, equipment, and budget changes.
- Eligible
- R&D Autonomy Track Participants
- Deadline
- Closed
This program applies special provisions for promoting researcher autonomy, including flexible changes to final goals, personnel costs, and equipment reviews. Applications can be submitted anytime after the project agreement via the Industrial Technology R&D Information Portal.
3-second summary
- Support Content: Application of R&D Autonomy Track privileges (flexibility in goals/personnel/budget/equipment review)
- Eligibility: Institutions participating in projects with excellent evaluations in the last 5 years or designated autonomy track projects
- Application Method: Online submission via Industrial Technology R&D Information Portal (srome.keit.re.kr)
Eligibility checklist
- R&D Autonomy Track (General): Lead R&D institutions and principal investigators of projects that scored '80 points' or higher in final evaluation or received 'Excellent' in performance utilization evaluation within the last 5 years
- R&D Autonomy Track (Designated): Lead R&D institutions and principal investigators of projects designated by the business review committee as requiring R&D autonomy track application
- Application is not allowed for comprehensive projects and non-public (security) nature R&D projects
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Anytime after the research development project agreement
- Application Procedure: Access Industrial Technology R&D Information Portal > Project Execution > Click 'R&D Autonomy Track Application Guide'
Recommended for
- Recommended for representatives of machinery and equipment industry technology development projects that achieved good results in the last 5 years.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for R&D Autonomy Track Participants. Details: R&D Autonomy Track (General): Lead R&D institutions and principal investigators of projects that scored '80 points' or higher in final evaluation or received 'Excellent' in performance utilization evaluation within the last 5 years; R&D Autonomy Track (Designated): Lead R&D institutions and principal investigators of projects designated by the business review committee as requiring R&D autonomy track application; Application is not allowed for comprehensive projects and non-public (security) nature R&D projects.
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.