2026 4th Extension Notice for National Heritage Utilization Product Design Protection Support Program
Government covers up to 70% of costs for design dispute prevention and infringement response strategies for companies utilizing national heritage and Hallyu resources.
- Eligible
- Companies, associations, universities, public institutions, local governments utilizing national heritage,…
- Deadline
- 2026.09.07
The application period runs from Friday, August 14, 2026, to Monday, September 7, 2026, at 14:00, with online submission via the business management system only. The program supports up to 50-70% of total project costs for establishing design dispute prevention and response strategies for products utilizing national heritage and cultural/tourism resources, with maximum project budgets ranging from KRW 28 million to 65 million depending on the type.
3-second summary
- Target: Institutions and companies producing goods utilizing national heritage, cultural/tourism resources, Hallyu resources, and GD
- Application Period: Aug 14, 2026 (Fri) ~ Sep 7, 2026 (Mon) 14:00 Deadline
- Support Content: Establishment of design right protection strategies and infringement response strategies (50-70% of total project cost supported)
- Max Project Cost: Dispute Prevention 28M KRW / Individual Response 45M KRW / Joint Response 65M KRW
- Application Method: Online submission via Business Management System (ip-navi.or.kr) only
Eligibility checklist
- Companies, associations, universities/public research institutions, local governments, and agencies producing goods utilizing national heritage, cultural/tourism resources, Hallyu resources, and Good Design (GD)
- For 'Dispute Response' type, support is available for consortiums composed of 3 or more companies
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Sep 7, 2026 (Mon) 14:00
- Application Method: Access Business Management System (https://www.ip-navi.or.kr/ipdrms), fill out online application form, and submit required documents
- Submission Format: All attached documents must be in PDF or JPG format; multiple files must be converted and merged into a single PDF for upload
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of SMEs and associations producing goods utilizing national heritage, traditional patterns, or regional cultural resources.
- Recommended for CEOs of companies needing design right protection strategies or legal response strategies against counterfeit/imitation products.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Companies, associations, universities, public institutions, local governments utilizing national heritage,…. Details: Companies, associations, universities/public research institutions, local governments, and agencies producing goods utilizing national heritage, cultural/tourism resources, Hallyu resources, and Good Design (GD); For 'Dispute Response' type, support is available for consortiums composed of 3 or more companies.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.09.07. 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.