2026 SME Research Personnel Support Program (Dispatch) October Announcement
Strengthen your corporate R&D center's innovation capabilities by dispatching PhD/Master researchers from public institutions and receive up to 50% salary support.
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Supports dispatch of research personnel from public research institutions and covers 50% of their annual salary for up to 3 years. Eligible applicants are SMEs with in-house research institutes or dedicated departments, specifically technology/management innovation or venture companies, who must pre-match on smtech.go.kr before applying.
3-second summary
- Support Content: Dispatch of public research personnel & 50% salary support (up to 3 years)
- Target: SMEs with Corporate Research Institutes/Dedicated Departments (Tech/Mgmt Innovation, Venture)
- Application Period: 2026-10-01 ~ 2026-10-31
- Mandatory Matching: Pre-match with researchers on smtech.go.kr before applying
Eligibility checklist
- SMEs under Article 2 of the Small and Medium Business Act
- Possession of a Corporate Research Institute or R&D Dedicated Department
- Technology Innovation SMEs, Management Innovation SMEs, Venture Enterprises
- Excluded if ineligible as a lead R&D institution
- 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: 2026-10-01
- End Date: 2026-10-31
- Application Method: Access smtech.go.kr -> Click Demand Enterprise -> Match -> Apply Project
Recommended for
- Recommended for SME CEOs who possess a corporate research institute or dedicated department and need technical know-how transfer from professional researchers.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: SMEs under Article 2 of the Small and Medium Business Act; Possession of a Corporate Research Institute or R&D Dedicated Department; Technology Innovation SMEs, Management Innovation SMEs, Venture Enterprises; Excluded if ineligible as a lead R&D institution.
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.