2026 SME Research Personnel Support Program (Dispatch) July Announcement
Strengthen your technological innovation capabilities by receiving 50% support for the salary of researchers dispatched from public research institutions.
- Deadline
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Applications are accepted online from July 1 to July 31, 2026. The program supports up to 50% of the dispatched personnel's annual salary, with an additional 60% support and incentives provided upon full-time hiring.
3-second summary
- Support Scale: Approximately 30 projects
- Support Content: Up to 50% of the dispatched researcher's annual salary for up to 3 years
- Additional Benefit: 60% salary support and incentives if hired as regular employees
- Application Method: Match with researchers via smtech.go.kr by clicking 'Research Personnel Demand Company'
Eligibility checklist
- Must be an SME under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises with an in-house research center or dedicated R&D department
- Must be a Technology Innovation SME, Management Innovation SME, or Venture Enterprise
- Excluded if the project has been previously developed/supported or is similar to existing projects of the same company
- May be excluded if mandatory obligations (e.g., technology fee payments) are not fulfilled
Schedule & how to apply
- Start Date: 2026-07-01
- End Date: 2026-07-31
- Application Method: Online submission (smtech.go.kr)
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of Technology Innovation SMEs, Management Innovation SMEs, and Venture Enterprises that possess an in-house research center or dedicated R&D department.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Must be an SME under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises with an in-house research center or dedicated R&D department; Must be a Technology Innovation SME, Management Innovation SME, or Venture Enterprise; Excluded if the project has been previously developed/supported or is similar to existing projects of the same company; May be excluded if mandatory obligations (e.g., technology fee payments) are not fulfilled.
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.