Announcement for Selection of Lead Research and Development Institutions for the 2026 Defense R&D Power Support System Project
An opportunity to be selected as the lead institution for defense power support system projects and drive civil-military technology cooperation.
- Eligible
- Lead Research and Development Institution
- Deadline
- Closed
This announcement is for selecting lead research and development institutions for the 2026 Defense R&D Power Support System Project. Eligible applicants include national/public research institutes, specific research institutions, government-funded research institutes, corporate research centers, and other scientific/technological research organizations, with mandatory participation from profit-making entities.
3-second summary
- Target: Lead Research and Development Institution
- Eligibility: Scientific and technological research institutions and groups (mandatory participation of profit-making entity)
- Evaluation Process: Document submission -> Result notification and objection -> Confirmation of lead institution -> Agreement signing
Eligibility checklist
- National or public research institutes
- Specific research institutions under the Act on Promotion of Specific Research Institutions
- Industrial Technology Research Associations under the Act on Promotion of Industrial Technology Research Associations
- Government-funded research institutes and specialized production technology research institutes established under relevant laws
- Corporate research centers recognized under Article 14-2(1) of the Basic Science and Technology Innovation Act
- Agency for Defense Development under the Agency for Defense Development Act
- Non-profit legal entities in science and technology fields established under Civil Code or other laws
- Research institutions or groups in science and technology fields designated by Presidential Decree
- Mandatory participation of a profit-making entity in the lead or joint research institution
- The profit-making entity must possess a corporate research center
Schedule & how to apply
- Document Submission: Oct 14, 2026
- Result Notification and Objection Reception: Nov 2026
- Confirmation of Lead Institution: Nov-Dec 2026
- Agreement Signing: Dec 2026
Recommended for
- Recommended for representatives of scientific and technological research institutions capable of collaborating with profit-making entities possessing corporate research centers.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Lead Research and Development Institution. Details: National or public research institutes; Specific research institutions under the Act on Promotion of Specific Research Institutions; Industrial Technology Research Associations under the Act on Promotion of Industrial Technology Research Associations; Government-funded research institutes and specialized production technology research institutes established under relevant laws.
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.