2026 Q4 Collaboration Enterprise Application Notice
Approved collaborative enterprises can be recognized as meeting the direct production confirmation standards for inter-SME competitive products.
- Eligible
- Collaborative enterprises composed of two or more SMEs with production, R&D, and marketing capabilities
- Deadline
- 2026.10.06
This is an application notice for collaboration enterprises by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups from September 21 to October 6, 2026. It selects collaborative entities where multiple companies share roles in product development, production, and sales, offering benefits such as eligibility for government support programs and recognition of direct production standards.
3-second summary
- Organizer: Ministry of SMEs and Startups
- Application Period: 2026-09-21 ~ 2026-10-06
- Support Content: Selection of collaboration plans and linked support, granting eligibility for government support programs
- Feature: Direct production confirmation standards may be recognized for one company if the collaborative entity meets them
Eligibility checklist
- Form a collaborative entity consisting of two or more SMEs with production, R&D, and marketing capabilities
- Exclusion of companies operating in unsuitable industries such as entertainment, vice, and bar businesses
- Exclusion of suspended/closed SMEs or companies regulated due to bad financial standing
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Sep 21, 2026 (Mon) 9:00 ~ Oct 6, 2026 (Tue) 13:00
- Supplementation Period: Oct 7, 2026 (Wed) ~ Oct 14, 2026 (Wed)
- On-site Evaluation & Deliberation: Oct 15, 2026 (Thu) ~ Dec 9, 2026 (Wed)
- Application Method: Online submission (https://www.smes.go.kr/cobiz)
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs planning to develop and produce products through collaboration with two or more SMEs possessing production, R&D, and marketing capabilities.
- Recommended for CEOs of collaborative entities requiring recognition of direct production confirmation standards for inter-SME competitive product tenders.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Collaborative enterprises composed of two or more SMEs with production, R&D, and marketing capabilities. Details: Form a collaborative entity consisting of two or more SMEs with production, R&D, and marketing capabilities; Exclusion of companies operating in unsuitable industries such as entertainment, vice, and bar businesses; Exclusion of suspended/closed SMEs or companies regulated due to bad financial standing.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.10.06. 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.
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.