Announcement for the Selection of Lead R&D Institutions for the 2026 Civil-Military Technology Cooperation Power Support System Development Project
An opportunity to lead civil-military technology cooperation projects as the selected institution for defense power support system development.
- Eligible
- Lead Research and Development Institution
- Deadline
- Closed
This announcement seeks lead research and development institutions, requiring submission of an R&D plan, integrity contract pledge, and supporting documents. Eligible applicants include national/public research institutes, specific research institutions, and corporate research labs, with mandatory participation from profit-making entities.
3-second summary
- Target: Lead Research and Development Institution
- Required Documents: 9 copies of R&D Plan, 1 copy of Integrity Contract Pledge, Qualification Proof Materials, etc.
- Evaluation Process: Document Submission -> Result Notification & Objection -> Confirmation of Lead Institution -> Agreement Signing
Eligibility checklist
- National or public research institutions
- 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 institutions in science and technology and specialized production technology research institutes
- Corporate research laboratories recognized under Article 14-2(1) of the Act on Promotion of Basic Research and Support for Technology Development
- Agency for Defense Development under the Agency for Defense Development Act
- Non-profit legal entities established under the Civil Code or other laws for scientific and technological research
- Research institutions or organizations in science and technology designated by Presidential Decree
- Joint R&D institutions and commissioned R&D institutions (same eligibility as lead institutions)
- Mandatory participation of a profit-making entity in the lead or joint institution, which must possess a corporate research laboratory
Schedule & how to apply
- Document Submission: Sep. 30, 2026
- Result Notification & Objection Reception: Weeks 2-3 of Oct. 2026
- Confirmation of Lead Institution: Weeks 3-4 of Oct. 2026
- Agreement Signing: During Oct. 2026
- Detailed schedule will be individually notified to applicant institutions
Recommended for
- Recommended for representatives of national/public or government-funded research institutions with expertise in defense power support systems.
- Recommended for representatives of profit-making entities possessing corporate research laboratories eligible for civil-military technology cooperation projects.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Lead Research and Development Institution. Details: National or public research institutions; 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 institutions in science and technology and specialized production technology research institutes.
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.