'26-3rd Defense SME Consulting Support Program: Recruitment of Supported Companies
Strengthen competitiveness by receiving up to 75% support for expert consulting costs in technology, management, law, etc., necessary for entering the defense industry.
- Eligible
- Consultants and applicant companies (face-to-face evaluation principle)
- Deadline
- Closed
This program supports customized consulting for defense industry entry, offering up to 30 million KRW per company (50 million KRW for technical fields) with a government subsidy rate of 75%. The application period runs from August 11 to August 31, 2026, at 17:00, requiring submission via email.
3-second summary
- Support Scale: Approx. 55 companies
- Support Limit: 30 million KRW per company (50 million KRW for technical fields)
- Government Subsidy Rate: 75% of consulting costs
- Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 (Mon) 17:00
Eligibility checklist
- Adherence to face-to-face evaluation principle for consultants and applicant companies
- Written evaluation available for short-term projects (within 7 days)
Schedule & how to apply
- Recruitment Period: Aug 11, 2026 (Tue) ~ Aug 31, 2026 (Mon) 17:00
- Application Method: Submission via email (consul@kdia.or.kr)
- Note: Short-term projects (within 7 days) are recruited on a rolling basis
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of private SMEs who have technological capabilities but lack experience in entering the defense sector.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Consultants and applicant companies (face-to-face evaluation principle). Details: Adherence to face-to-face evaluation principle for consultants and applicant companies; Written evaluation available for short-term projects (within 7 days).
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 Institute for Defense Technology Advancement.
Last updated · Source: Institute for Defense Technology Advancement — 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.