[Gyeonggi] Western Region 2026 2nd SME Product Design Development Support Project Recruitment (Design Development)
Manufacturing SMEs in the 17 western Gyeonggi cities/counties can receive support for product and packaging development via specialized design agencies.
- Eligible
- SMEs located in 17 participating cities/counties engaged in manufacturing
- Deadline
- Closed
- Region
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Supports product, visual, and packaging design development through specialized design firms or universities. Eligible applicants are SMEs engaged in manufacturing located in the 17 participating cities/counties as of the application date.
3-second summary
- Region: 17 cities/counties in Western Gyeonggi
- Target: Manufacturing SMEs
- Content: Product/Visual/Packaging design development support via specialized design firms/universities
- Note: Product design generally requires factory registration (with exceptions for certain small enterprises/residents)
Eligibility checklist
- SMEs located in the 17 participating cities/counties (including Eastern region: Gwangju, Yangpyeong, Yeoju, Yongin) as of the application date
- Companies defined under the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises engaged in manufacturing
- For product design, limited to factory-registered companies (Exception: Small enterprises with business area <500㎡ and employees <50, where building usage is factory or manufacturing facility within neighborhood living facilities)
- Enterprises residing in incubation centers, venture clusters, or Gyeonggi Startup Venture Center may be recognized as factory-registered via residency confirmation
- No outstanding tax arrears
- Not in a state of complete capital erosion (for 2+ years)
- No issues in corporate credit investigation
- Project not previously supported by government grants or other support programs
- No history of receiving support from the previous year's Design Development Support Program
- Not currently participating in other similar provincial projects this year
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of manufacturing SMEs located in the 17 cities/counties of Western Gyeonggi.
- Suitable for companies needing product design development who must verify factory registration eligibility.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for SMEs located in 17 participating cities/counties engaged in manufacturing. Details: SMEs located in the 17 participating cities/counties (including Eastern region: Gwangju, Yangpyeong, Yeoju, Yongin) as of the application date; Companies defined under the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises engaged in manufacturing; For product design, limited to factory-registered companies (Exception: Small enterprises with business area <500㎡ and employees <50, where building usage is factory or manufacturing facility within neighborhood living facilities); Enterprises residing in incubation centers, venture clusters, or Gyeonggi Startup Venture Center may be recognized as factory-registered via residency confirmation.
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.