2026 Jeonbuk IP Stepping Stone Program Follow-up Support for Entrepreneurs (PCT Application)
If you are a beneficiary of the '24-'26 IP Stepping Stone rights acquisition and have completed startup, you can receive support for 80% of your PCT application costs.
- Support
- Up to KRW 2,600,000
- Eligible
- Beneficiaries of the '24-'26 IP Stepping Stone Program who have completed business registration
- Deadline
- 2026.09.22
Applications are accepted online via the RIPC system from September 11 to September 22, 2026, until 6 PM. The program supports PCT application costs up to KRW 2.6 million per case, with a mandatory 20% self-payment in cash.
3-second summary
- Support Amount: Up to KRW 2,600,000 for PCT application fees
- Target: Startups registered by beneficiaries of the '24-'26 IP Stepping Stone rights acquisition
- Self-Payment: 20% of total cost (mandatory cash payment, no exemption)
- Application Period: Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 22, 2026, 18:00
- Application Method: Online via RIPC System (pms.ripc.org)
Eligibility checklist
- Beneficiary of the '24-'26 IP Stepping Stone Program rights acquisition
- Completed startup (business registration)
- Support available only for patented technologies previously supported
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Sep 22, 2026, 18:00
- Application Method: Online via RIPC System (pms.ripc.org)
- Evaluation: Selection through pre-screening and review by the Steering Committee
Recommended for
- Recommended for startup CEOs who secured patent rights through the '24-'26 IP Stepping Stone Program and have completed business registration.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Beneficiaries of the '24-'26 IP Stepping Stone Program who have completed business registration. Details: Beneficiary of the '24-'26 IP Stepping Stone Program rights acquisition; Completed startup (business registration); Support available only for patented technologies previously supported.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.09.22. 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.
How much support is provided?
Support scale: Up to KRW 2,600,000.
Which organization runs this program?
This program is administered by Korea Invention Promotion Association / Regional Intellectual Property Center.
Last updated · Source: Korea Invention Promotion Association / Regional Intellectual Property Center — 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.