2026 4th Mid-sized Enterprise Innovation Award Ministerial Commendation Plan
An opportunity to receive a Ministerial Commendation for mid-sized enterprises and individuals who have accumulated achievements in their respective fields for over 5 years.
- Deadline
- Closed
This is an announcement for the plan to recommend candidates for the Ministerial Commendation in the 2026 4th Mid-sized Enterprise Innovation Award. Final recipients are selected through document review and comprehensive evaluation based on common indicators such as contribution to national development, overseas exports, and technological innovation performance, along with sector-specific specialized indicators.
3-second summary
- Organizing Agencies: Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KIAT), Federation of Medium-Sized Enterprises in Korea
- Award Categories: Mid-sized Enterprise Cooperation (People), Innovative Growth Companies (People), Meritorious Service Commendation
- Evaluation Criteria: Contribution to National Development, Overseas Export Contribution, Customer & Social Value Contribution, Technological Innovation Performance, Specialized Indicators
- Recommendation Restrictions: Criminal record history, workplaces published for industrial accidents, corporations violating Fair Trade Act, etc.
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Method: Email submission (Shin Ju-hee, KIAT Strategy Team jhshin00@kiat.or.kr / Yoon Jae-ho, Federation Support Team jhyoon@fomek.or.kr)
- Evaluation Schedule: Stage 1 Document Review and On-site Inspection (if necessary), Stage 2 Comprehensive Evaluation followed by deliberation by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's Public Merit Review Committee
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of mid-sized enterprises with high direct export growth rates or R&D investment concentration over the past 5 years.
- Recommended for companies or individual contributors who have contributed to improving ESG capabilities and building cooperation ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
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 Institute of Industrial Technology.
Last updated · Source: Korea Institute of Industrial Technology — 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.