2026 Materials and Components Technology Development Project (4th Round) New Support Target Announcement
Benefit from R&D Autonomy Track privileges allowing autonomous goal/budget changes during execution and exemption from central equipment committee reviews for facilities under 100 million KRW per unit.
- Eligible
- Support Fields
- Deadline
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Provides various administrative and financial autonomies based on Article 9 of the Special Guidelines for Promoting Researcher Autonomy under the R&D Autonomy Track, including changes to final goals, flexible labor cost allocation, and exemption from equipment review. Applications are accepted anytime after project agreement via the Industrial Technology R&D Information Portal online.
3-second summary
- Support Content: Application of R&D Autonomy Track privileges (goal/budget changes, flexible labor costs, equipment review exemptions, etc.)
- Application Period: Continuous application after project agreement
- Application Method: Online submission via Industrial Technology R&D Information Portal (https://srome.keit.re.kr)
- Required Documents: R&D Plan, Business Registration (for-profit), Pledges, Corporate Research Institute Certification (lead institution), Eligibility Confirmation, etc.
Eligibility checklist
- Institutions eligible for support fields
- Institutions capable of submitting Application Eligibility Confirmation
- Lead research institutions must hold a Corporate Research Institute Certification (Research Dedicated Departments not recognized)
- For-profit enterprises must submit Business Registration Certificate
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Continuous application after project agreement
- Procedure: Access Industrial Technology R&D Information Portal -> Click Project Execution -> Click 'Go to R&D Autonomy Track Application Guide' -> Click General*Designated Project Details
Recommended for
- Recommended for representatives of materials and components technology development institutions requiring flexibility in research direction or budget usage during project execution.
- Suitable for for-profit enterprises with corporate research institutes seeking to reduce administrative burdens and secure autonomy in R&D.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Support Fields. Details: Institutions eligible for support fields; Institutions capable of submitting Application Eligibility Confirmation; Lead research institutions must hold a Corporate Research Institute Certification (Research Dedicated Departments not recognized); For-profit enterprises must submit Business Registration Certificate.
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 Science and Technology Planning and Evaluation (KISTEP).
Last updated · Source: Korea Institute of Science and Technology Planning and Evaluation (KISTEP) — 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.