2026 4th National Heritage Product Design Protection Support Program
Receive support of up to 65 million KRW for establishing design rights protection and infringement response strategies for companies utilizing national heritage and Hallyu resources.
- Eligible
- Companies, associations, universities, public institutions, local governments utilizing national heritage,…
- Deadline
- 2026.08.31
The application period runs from August 14 to August 31, 2026, at 14:00, with online submission only via the business management system. The program supports design dispute prevention and response strategies for products utilizing national heritage and cultural/tourism resources, offering up to 28 million KRW for prevention and 65 million KRW for joint response, covering 50-70% of total project costs.
3-second summary
- Target: Institutions/companies producing goods using national heritage, cultural/tourism, Hallyu resources, and GD
- Dispute Prevention Max Cost: 28 million KRW (Max duration 3 months)
- Dispute Response (Individual) Max Cost: 45 million KRW (Max duration 3 months)
- Dispute Response (Joint) Max Cost: 65 million KRW
- Government Subsidy Rate: 70% for small businesses, 50% for mid-sized enterprises, 70% for associations/universities/local govts
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, consortiums composed of 3 or more companies are eligible
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 (Mon) 14:00
- How to Apply: Online application via Business Management System (ip-navi.or.kr); visit/mail submissions not allowed
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of SMEs and startups manufacturing products utilizing national heritage or traditional patterns.
- Recommended for corporate representatives and consortium members facing concerns or disputes regarding design imitation or counterfeit goods.
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, consortiums composed of 3 or more companies are eligible.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.08.31. 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.