[Gyeonggi] Eastern Region 2026 2nd SME Product Design Development Support Program Recruitment (Design Development)
Specialized support program for product and packaging design development for manufacturing SMEs in the eastern region
- Eligible
- SMEs in manufacturing located in 17 participating cities/counties
- Deadline
- Closed
- Region
- 경기
Supports product, visual, and packaging design development through specialized design firms or universities. Eligible applicants are manufacturing SMEs located in the four eastern region cities/counties (Gwangju, Yangpyeong, Yeoju, Yongin) as of the application date.
3-second summary
- Support Content: Product, visual, and packaging design development via specialized design firms/universities
- Target Area: 4 cities/counties in the Eastern Region (Gwangju, Yangpyeong, Yeoju, Yongin)
- Eligibility: Manufacturing SMEs (Factory registration required for product design, with exceptions for certain small enterprises/residents)
Eligibility checklist
- SMEs under the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises located in the 17 participating cities/counties (Eastern Region: Gwangju, Yangpyeong, Yeoju, Yongin) as of the application date
- Companies engaged in manufacturing
- For product design, only factory-registered companies are eligible (Exception: Small enterprises with business premises under 500㎡ and fewer than 50 employees, classified as factories or neighborhood living facilities for manufacturing purposes per building law)
- Resident companies in incubation centers, venture clusters, or Gyeonggi Startup Venture Center may be recognized as factory-registered via residency confirmation documents
- Excluded if there are unpaid taxes, complete capital erosion (for 2+ years), or issues with corporate credit rating
- Excluded if attempting to participate using funds from other government grants or support programs
- Excluded if supported by the previous year's Design Development Support Program
- Excluded if participating in other similar provincial projects in the current year
- Excluded if the submitted project is already in progress or completed
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of manufacturing SMEs located in Gwangju, Yangpyeong, Yeoju, and Yongin.
- Suitable for companies needing product, visual, or packaging design development but lacking internal resources.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for SMEs in manufacturing located in 17 participating cities/counties. Details: SMEs under the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises located in the 17 participating cities/counties (Eastern Region: Gwangju, Yangpyeong, Yeoju, Yongin) as of the application date; Companies engaged in manufacturing; For product design, only factory-registered companies are eligible (Exception: Small enterprises with business premises under 500㎡ and fewer than 50 employees, classified as factories or neighborhood living facilities for manufacturing purposes per building law); Resident companies in incubation centers, venture clusters, or Gyeonggi Startup Venture Center may be recognized as factory-registered via residency confirmation documents.
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.