2026 Q4 SME Collaboration Support Program Application Notice
Selected collaboration enterprises gain eligibility for government support programs and recognition of direct production standards for inter-SME competitive products.
- Eligible
- SMEs forming collaboration entities with production, R&D, and marketing capabilities
- Deadline
- 2026.10.06
Applications are accepted online from September 21 to October 6, 2026. The program selects collaboration plans where multiple SMEs share roles in product development, production, and sales, offering benefits such as eligibility for government support projects and recognition of direct production standards.
3-second summary
- Application Period: Sep 21, 2026 (Mon) 9:00 ~ Oct 6, 2026 (Tue) 13:00
- Target: Collaboration entities composed of 2+ SMEs with production, R&D, and marketing functions
- Support Content: Selection of collaboration plans and linkage support, granting eligibility for government support projects
- Benefit: Recognition of direct production standards for one company if the collaboration entity meets the criteria
Eligibility checklist
- Form a collaboration entity consisting of two or more SMEs with production, R&D, and marketing capabilities
- Exclusion of companies in unsuitable industries such as entertainment, hospitality, and bar businesses
- Exclusion of manufacturers of unhealthy amusement goods, tobacco, and liquor wholesale/retail businesses
- Exclusion of suspended/closed SMEs or companies regulated as bad debt clients
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 & Review: Oct 15, 2026 (Thu) ~ Dec 9, 2026 (Wed)
- Application Method: Online submission via smes.go.kr/cobiz (Separate registration required for leading and participating companies)
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs seeking to develop and sell products through collaboration with two or more SMEs possessing production, R&D, and marketing capabilities.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for SMEs forming collaboration entities with production, R&D, and marketing capabilities. Details: Form a collaboration entity consisting of two or more SMEs with production, R&D, and marketing capabilities; Exclusion of companies in unsuitable industries such as entertainment, hospitality, and bar businesses; Exclusion of manufacturers of unhealthy amusement goods, tobacco, and liquor wholesale/retail businesses; Exclusion of suspended/closed SMEs or companies regulated as bad debt clients.
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.