[Revised] 2026 Testbed Seoul (Venue Provision Type) Announcement
Seoul-based SMEs can apply for this venue-provision testbed program at any time throughout the year.
- Eligible
- Seoul-based SMEs as lead research institutions
- Deadline
- Closed
- Region
- 서울
Applications are accepted year-round via the Seoul R&D Support Center's online management system. The lead research institution must be a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Seoul, while industry, academia, and research institutes may participate as joint research institutions.
3-second summary
- Target: Seoul-based SMEs (Lead), Industry/Academia/Research Institutes (Joint)
- Application Period: Year-round continuous acceptance
- Application Method: Online submission via Seoul R&D Support Center PMS
- Required Documents: R&D Plan, Corporate/Business Registration Certificate, Personal Information Consent Form, Proof of TRL Level 7 or higher
Eligibility checklist
- Lead Research Institution: SME with headquarters or branch registered in Seoul based on corporate registry or business registration certificate as of application date
- Joint Research Institution (Industry): SMEs under Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises, mid-sized companies, large enterprises (no regional restriction)
- Joint Research Institution (Academia): Industry-academic cooperation foundations of universities under Article 2 of Higher Education Act (no regional restriction)
- Joint Research Institution (Research): National/public research institutes, specific research institutions, government-funded research institutes, local government-funded research institutes, etc.
- Exclusion Criteria: Selection may be excluded if the project involves entertainment, luxury industries, or gambling-related content
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Year-round continuous acceptance (Batch review at month-end)
- How to Apply: Log in to Seoul R&D Support Center Management System (https://seoul.rnbd.kr/) and submit online forms with required documents
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of SMEs headquartered or having branches in Seoul who possess technology with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 7 or higher.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Seoul-based SMEs as lead research institutions. Details: Lead Research Institution: SME with headquarters or branch registered in Seoul based on corporate registry or business registration certificate as of application date; Joint Research Institution (Industry): SMEs under Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises, mid-sized companies, large enterprises (no regional restriction); Joint Research Institution (Academia): Industry-academic cooperation foundations of universities under Article 2 of Higher Education Act (no regional restriction); Joint Research Institution (Research): National/public research institutes, specific research institutions, government-funded research institutes, local government-funded research institutes, etc..
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 Seoul Business Agency (SBA).
Last updated · Source: Seoul Business Agency (SBA) — 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.