2026 3rd Disability Entrepreneurship Commercialization Support Program
Supports disabled pre-entrepreneurs and those seeking industry conversion with up to KRW 20 million in initial startup costs and professional consulting.
- Eligible
- Disabled individuals who completed center education after Jan 1, 2026
- Deadline
- 2026.08.24
Applications are accepted from August 3 to August 24, 2026, targeting disabled individuals who completed center education after January 1, 2026. The program supports early-stage startup costs up to KRW 20 million for items like interior and marketing, with mandatory professional consulting participation.
3-second summary
- Application Period: Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 24, 2026, 18:00
- Support Amount: Initial startup costs of KRW 10-20 million (differentially allocated)
- Support Content: Interior, furniture purchase, brand development, marketing, homepage/app, closure costs, etc.
- Requirement: Mandatory participation in professional consulting upon selection
Eligibility checklist
- Disabled individuals who are pre-entrepreneurs or seeking industry conversion and have completed center-hosted education courses after Jan 1, 2026, or previous year's specialized education
- Those seeking industry conversion must complete online 'Recovery Education'
- Excluded: Those preparing to start businesses in industries excluded from policy funding support
- Excluded: Non-profit business operators
- Excluded: Those who received or are receiving commercialization or store support from the center (including mid-term dropouts)
- Excluded: Those residing in the center's incubation room (Exception: Existing entrepreneurs switching industries after giving up residency, or pre-entrepreneurs supported while residing)
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Until 18:00 on Monday, August 24, 2026 (arrival at center)
- Application Method: In-person, registered mail, online (DEBC Startup NET), email (changup@debc.or.kr)
- Note: Online applications valid only upon final submission; email requires single combined PDF attachment
Recommended for
- Recommended for disabled pre-entrepreneurs or those seeking industry conversion who recently completed center-hosted entrepreneurship education.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Disabled individuals who completed center education after Jan 1, 2026. Details: Disabled individuals who are pre-entrepreneurs or seeking industry conversion and have completed center-hosted education courses after Jan 1, 2026, or previous year's specialized education; Those seeking industry conversion must complete online 'Recovery Education'; Excluded: Those preparing to start businesses in industries excluded from policy funding support; Excluded: Non-profit business operators.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.08.24. 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.