[Gyeongbuk] Pohang City 2026 2nd Round Additional Recruitment for Customized Support Program for Regional Industrial Crisis Response
Steel and metal companies can receive up to KRW 100 million in package support for R&D and marketing
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This program supports steel/metal and related industries located in Pohang with up to 100 million KRW per company for technology development (prototyping, certification) and commercialization (marketing, exhibitions). Applications are accepted online via the Pohang Technopark from September 16 to 30, 2026.
3-second summary
- Target: Companies in steel/metal sectors and related industries located in Pohang
- Support Amount: Up to KRW 100 million per company (package type)
- Support Content: Technology support (prototyping, certification, etc.) and Commercialization support (marketing, exhibitions, etc.)
- Application Period: Sep 16, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
- Application Method: Online submission via Pohang Technopark
Eligibility checklist
- Companies located in industrial crisis areas (Pohang) engaged in steel/metal main industries or related upstream/downstream industries
- Excluded if the company is bankrupt, suspended, or closed
- Excluded if subject to tax delinquency enforcement (national/local taxes)
- Excluded if under debt default regulations by financial institutions
- Excluded if bankruptcy, rehabilitation, or personal rehabilitation proceedings are pending (except when following court-approved repayment plans)
- Excluded if previous year's debt ratio is over 1,000%, capital erosion exists, or audit opinion is 'disclaimer'/'adverse' (except for credit rating BBB+ or startups under 3 years)
- Excluded if previously received benefits for the same project or if duplication/similarity is confirmed
- Excluded if the CEO is restricted from participating in national R&D projects
- Excluded if false information is provided or supporting documents are falsified
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Sep 16, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
- Application Method: Online submission (Pohang Technopark)
Recommended for
- Recommended for SME CEOs operating in steel/metal manufacturing or related industries in the Pohang region.
- Suitable for company representatives seeking government funding for technology advancement or marketing expansion.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Companies located in industrial crisis areas (Pohang) engaged in steel/metal main industries or related upstream/downstream industries; Excluded if the company is bankrupt, suspended, or closed; Excluded if subject to tax delinquency enforcement (national/local taxes); Excluded if under debt default regulations by financial 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.
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.