Public-Private Open Innovation Support: Follow-up Support for High-Performance Startups (Revised Notice)
Open innovation high-performing startups can receive up to KRW 200 million in commercialization funds along with comprehensive follow-up support for technology development and procurement linkage.
- Eligible
- Startups participating in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' Open Innovation Program
- Deadline
- 2026.08.26
Applications are accepted from August 6 to August 26, 2026, until 16:00. The program provides commercialization funds (up to KRW 200 million) and follow-up linkage support for startups participating in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' Open Innovation Program.
3-second summary
- Target: Startups participating in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' Open Innovation Program
- Application Period: Aug 6, 2026 (Thu) - Aug 26, 2026 (Wed) until 16:00
- Commercialization Fund: Up to KRW 200 million (for technology/product/service development)
- Follow-up Linkage Support: Linkage with Startup Growth Technology Development (Stepping Stone) and Public-Private Joint Technology Commercialization (Procurement/Win-Win Cooperation) (Up to KRW 200-600 million)
Eligibility checklist
- Companies participating in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' Open Innovation Program that meet the application qualifications and requirements stated in the notice
- Exclusion of entities under debt default regulations by financial institutions (exceptions apply if debt is repaid, workout/rehabilitation plan approved, etc.)
- Exclusion of entities with unpaid national or local taxes (exceptions apply if forced collection is deferred, etc.)
- For corporate entities, both the corporation and its representative must not fall under exclusion reasons
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Aug 26, 2026 (Wed) at 16:00
Recommended for
- Recommended for startup CEOs who have achieved results while participating in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' Open Innovation Program.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Startups participating in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' Open Innovation Program. Details: Companies participating in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' Open Innovation Program that meet the application qualifications and requirements stated in the notice; Exclusion of entities under debt default regulations by financial institutions (exceptions apply if debt is repaid, workout/rehabilitation plan approved, etc.); Exclusion of entities with unpaid national or local taxes (exceptions apply if forced collection is deferred, etc.); For corporate entities, both the corporation and its representative must not fall under exclusion reasons.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.08.26. 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.