2026 aT Partner Company ESG Support Program Recruitment
Startups (within 7 years of establishment) or venture companies among SMEs are eligible to participate in this ESG support program.
- Deadline
- 2026.10.15
The application period runs from September 30 to October 15, 2026, requiring online submission via the Win-Win Nuri website and email delivery of documents. Eligible applicants are startups or venture companies, who must submit nine types of documents, including the business plan and SME confirmation, in a single zip file.
3-second summary
- Application Period: Sep 30, 2026 (Wed) ~ Oct 15, 2026 (Thu)
- Managing Agency: Technology Information & Telecommunications Promotion Agency (TIPA)
- How to Apply: Online application via Win-Win Nuri website and email submission of documents (esg@at.or.kr)
- Required Documents: Business plan, consent form, pledge, business registration, SME certificate, etc. (Total 9 items, submitted as one zip file)
Eligibility checklist
- SMEs under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises
- Startups under Article 2 of the Startup Support Act (established within 7 years as of Oct 15, 2026)
- Venture companies under Article 2-2 of the Special Act on Venture Enterprise Promotion
- No duplicate applications for the same project with other agencies in the current year
- Exclusion of beneficiaries of the agency's Innovation Partnership Support Project in the current year
- Exclusion of companies related to contributing enterprises (special relationship)
- Exclusion of companies with unpaid national or local taxes
- Exclusion of companies in complete capital erosion status
- Exclusion of companies restricted from government projects in the last 5 years
- Exclusion of companies regulated as bad credit debtors
- Exclusion of entertainment, lodging, amusement goods manufacturing, etc.
- Exclusion of suspended or closed businesses
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 (Thu)
- Application Method: Access Win-Win Nuri website → Search 'Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation' under Growth Programs → Click Participate and upload documents
- Additional Step: Mandatory email submission of application forms and supporting documents to esg@at.or.kr
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of startups (within 7 years) or venture companies that qualify as SMEs.
- Advantageous for companies engaged in agri-food businesses or social economy enterprises due to selection preference criteria.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: SMEs under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises; Startups under Article 2 of the Startup Support Act (established within 7 years as of Oct 15, 2026); Venture companies under Article 2-2 of the Special Act on Venture Enterprise Promotion; No duplicate applications for the same project with other agencies in the current year.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.10.15. 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.