26th Recruitment for Financial Support for Design Specialized Companies
Possibility of support exceeding the 100 million KRW technical guarantee limit for design specialized companies and a total 0.4%p reduction in guarantee fee rates
- Eligible
- Design specialized companies and utilization companies with excellent technology and growth potential
- Deadline
- 2026.10.14
Applications are accepted from October 1 to 14, 2026, for design specialized companies and utilization companies with excellent technology and growth potential. The guarantee limit is over 100 million KRW per company, supporting a technology evaluation fee of 200,000 KRW and a guarantee fee rate reduction (total 0.4%p).
3-second summary
- Target: Design specialized companies and utilization companies with excellent technology and growth potential
- Application Period: Oct 1 (Thu) - Oct 14 (Wed), 2026
- Guarantee Limit: Over 100 million KRW per company (100% guarantee up to 100 million KRW)
- Cost Support: 200,000 KRW technology evaluation fee and 0.4%p guarantee fee rate reduction
- Application Method: Email submission (designfinance@kidp.or.kr)
Eligibility checklist
- Companies registered as industrial design specialty firms under Article 9 of the Industrial Design Promotion Act
- Companies selected for KIDP-related support programs (design utilization, venture/startup, manufacturing companies, etc.)
- Not currently using Korea Technology Guarantee Fund guarantees under the same business/corporate name
- If the same business owner owns multiple companies, support is limited to one company
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Reception: Oct 1 (Thu) - Oct 14 (Wed), 2026
- Selection Review & Company Recommendation: During October
- KIBO Evaluation & Guarantee Issuance: Oct-Nov (After KIDP recommendation)
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of design utilization/manufacturing companies registered as industrial design specialty firms or selected through KIDP-related programs.
- Suitable for design specialized companies that have strong technology but lack collateral capacity and need financial support.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Design specialized companies and utilization companies with excellent technology and growth potential. Details: Companies registered as industrial design specialty firms under Article 9 of the Industrial Design Promotion Act; Companies selected for KIDP-related support programs (design utilization, venture/startup, manufacturing companies, etc.); Not currently using Korea Technology Guarantee Fund guarantees under the same business/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 2026.10.14. 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.