2026 Regional Hub AX Innovation Technology Development Project New Support Target Announcement
Various entities including companies, universities, and research institutions can participate, and non-profit organizations are exempt from mandatory matching fund obligations.
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The program supports 2 projects from the Ministry of Science and ICT (KRW 26.917 billion) and 5 projects from the Ministry of Health and Welfare (KRW 78.167 billion), with a research period from the agreement signing date until December 31, 2030. Private matching funds are required at rates of over 25% for SMEs/early mid-sized companies, over 30% for mid-sized companies, and over 50% for public corporations/large enterprises.
3-second summary
- Support Scale: MSIT 2 projects (KRW 26.917 billion), MOHW 5 projects (KRW 78.167 billion)
- R&D Period: From agreement signing date to Dec. 31, 2030
- Application Method: Online submission via Integrated Research Information System (IRIS)
- Private Matching Funds: SMEs/Early Mid-sized Companies ≥25%, Mid-sized Companies ≥30%, Public Enterprises/Large Companies ≥50%
Eligibility checklist
- Institutions such as companies, universities, research institutes, research cooperatives, and business associations that meet relevant regulations
- Companies applying as lead R&D institutions must be corporate entities possessing an in-house research institute as of the application deadline
- If an out-of-region institution participates as the lead R&D institution, it must complete the relocation of its headquarters or in-house research institute to Daegu before signing the agreement
- Foreign legal entities may directly participate if they jointly perform R&D tasks with domestic research institutions
Schedule & how to apply
- Announcement Date: October 6, 2026
- Application Method: Online submission via Integrated Research Information System (www.iris.go.kr)
Recommended for
- Recommended for representatives of companies and research institutions capable of applying AX technologies, such as developing AI standard models adapted to bio-medical fields, within the Daegu regional hub.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Institutions such as companies, universities, research institutes, research cooperatives, and business associations that meet relevant regulations; Companies applying as lead R&D institutions must be corporate entities possessing an in-house research institute as of the application deadline; If an out-of-region institution participates as the lead R&D institution, it must complete the relocation of its headquarters or in-house research institute to Daegu before signing the agreement; Foreign legal entities may directly participate if they jointly perform R&D tasks with domestic research institutions.
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.