2026 Abalone Overseas Market Expansion Support Program Participant Recruitment
Abalone exporting SMEs in the Jeonnam-Gwangju region can receive support for overseas local promotional event costs.
- Eligible
- Abalone production, processing, and export companies in Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City (SMEs prioritized)
- Deadline
- 2026.10.07
This program supports abalone production, processing, and export companies located in the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City with costs for venue rental, setup, and miscellaneous expenses to expand overseas markets. Applications are accepted online via the aT Export Comprehensive Support System from September 30 to October 7, 2026.
3-second summary
- Target: Abalone production, processing, and export companies in Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City (SMEs prioritized)
- Application Period: Sep 30, 2026 (Wed) - Oct 7, 2026 (Wed)
- Support Content: Entry fees, venue rental, setup/installation costs, promotion costs, sample shipping fees, etc.
- Application Method: Online application via aT Export Comprehensive Support System (http://global.at.or.kr)
Eligibility checklist
- Abalone production, processing, and export companies located in Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies engaged in seafood exports under the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises and the Special Act on Promotion of Growth and Strengthening Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises
- Companies capable of holding overseas local promotional events with their own abalone products (e.g., FDA food facility registration completed)
- Exclusion of suspended or closed businesses
- Exclusion of entities sanctioned by government, public institutions, or financial institutions (except those whose sanction period has expired or who have received rehabilitation approval)
- Exclusion of large corporations
- Exclusion of companies sanctioned for fraudulent receipt of subsidies
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Sep 30, 2026 (Wed) - Oct 7, 2026 (Wed)
- Application Method: Log in to aT Export Comprehensive Support System (http://global.at.or.kr), search for 'Promotion' in the Business Application menu, and submit the application form
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of small and medium-sized abalone production, processing, and export companies headquartered in the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City.
- Suitable for CEOs of seafood-exporting SMEs and mid-sized companies that meet overseas promotion qualifications such as FDA registration.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Abalone production, processing, and export companies in Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City (SMEs prioritized). Details: Abalone production, processing, and export companies located in Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City; Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies engaged in seafood exports under the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises and the Special Act on Promotion of Growth and Strengthening Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises; Companies capable of holding overseas local promotional events with their own abalone products (e.g., FDA food facility registration completed); Exclusion of suspended or closed businesses.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.10.07. 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.
Which organization runs this program?
This program is administered by Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT).
Last updated · Source: Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) — 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.