2026 SME Research Personnel Support Program (Dispatch) August Announcement
Get up to 50% salary support for up to 3 years by placing PhD/Master-level researchers from public institutions in your corporate R&D center.
- Deadline
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The application period runs from August 1 to August 31, 2026, offering support for 50% of the dispatched personnel's annual salary for up to 3 years. Additional benefits include 60% government support plus incentives upon regular employment, and online matching with research personnel is mandatory before submission.
3-second summary
- Support Scale: Approx. 30 projects
- Support Content: 50% of dispatched researcher's salary (up to 3 years)
- Additional Benefit: 60% government support + incentives upon full-time hiring
- Application Period: 2026-08-01 ~ 2026-08-31
- Requirement: Must match with a researcher before online submission
Eligibility checklist
- SMEs as defined by Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises
- Possession of a corporate R&D center or dedicated R&D department
- Eligible for Technology Innovation, Management Innovation, or Venture Enterprise status
- Excluded if ineligible under main research institution requirements
- Excluded if similar to previously developed/supported projects
- Excluded if obligations (e.g., technology fee payment) are not fulfilled
Schedule & how to apply
- Start Date: 2026-08-01
- End Date: 2026-08-31
- Application Method: Visit smtech.go.kr -> Register/Login -> Apply for Project -> Match Researcher -> Submit Details & Plan
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of technology innovation, management innovation, or venture enterprises with corporate R&D centers.
- Recommended for SME CEOs needing technical know-how transfer from public research institutions.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: SMEs as defined by Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises; Possession of a corporate R&D center or dedicated R&D department; Eligible for Technology Innovation, Management Innovation, or Venture Enterprise status; Excluded if ineligible under main research institution requirements.
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 Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA).
Last updated · Source: Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA) — 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.