25th Recruitment for Financial Support for Design Specialized Companies
Design specialized and utilizing companies can receive a 0.4%p reduction in guarantee fees from Korea Technology Finance Corporation and support for the 200,000 KRW technical evaluation fee
- Eligible
- Design specialized companies and design-utilizing companies with excellent technology and growth potential
- Deadline
- 2026.09.17
This program supports design specialized companies and design-utilizing companies with excellent technology and growth potential by providing a guarantee limit of over 100 million KRW per company. It offers support for the technical evaluation fee of 200,000 KRW along with guarantee fee rate reductions, with applications accepted via email.
3-second summary
- Target: Design specialized and utilizing companies with excellent technology and growth potential
- Guarantee Limit: Over 100 million KRW per company (100% guarantee up to 100 million KRW)
- Cost Support: 200,000 KRW technical evaluation fee and support equivalent to a 0.4%p reduction in guarantee fee rates
- Application Period: Sep 4 (Fri) ~ Sep 17 (Thu), 2026
Eligibility checklist
- Companies registered as industrial design specialized companies under Article 9 of the Industrial Design Promotion Act
- Companies selected for KIDP-related support programs (design utilization, venture/startup, manufacturing, etc.)
- Exclusion: Companies already using guarantees from Korea Technology Finance Corporation under the same business or corporate name
- If the same business owner owns multiple companies, support is limited to one company
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Sep 4 (Fri) ~ Sep 17 (Thu), 2026
- Application Method: Email submission (designfinance@kidp.or.kr)
- Evaluation Process: Announcement (Sep) → Application (Sep) → Review/Recommendation (Sep) → KIBO Assessment/Guarantee Issuance (Sep-Oct)
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of design specialized companies or promising manufacturing/venture firms involved in design collaboration who have strong technology but need funding support.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Design specialized companies and design-utilizing companies with excellent technology and growth potential. Details: Companies registered as industrial design specialized companies under Article 9 of the Industrial Design Promotion Act; Companies selected for KIDP-related support programs (design utilization, venture/startup, manufacturing, etc.); Exclusion: Companies already using guarantees from Korea Technology Finance Corporation under the same business or corporate name; If the same business owner owns multiple companies, support is limited to one company.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.09.17. 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 Institute of Design Promotion.
Last updated · Source: Korea Institute of Design Promotion — 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.