2026 SME Research Personnel Support Program (Dispatch) September Announcement
Strengthen your technological innovation capabilities by receiving up to 50% salary support for PhD/Master level researchers from public institutions for up to 3 years.
- Deadline
- 마감일 원문 확인
Applications are accepted from September 1 to September 30, 2026. The program supports 50% of the dispatched personnel's annual salary for up to 3 years, with additional benefits including 60% salary support and incentives upon regular employment.
3-second summary
- Support Scale: Around 30 projects
- Support Content: 50% of dispatched personnel's annual salary (up to 3 years)
- Additional Benefit: 60% salary support and incentives upon full-time employment
- Application Period: 2026-09-01 ~ 2026-09-30
- Matching Required: Must register demand and match with researcher before online submission
Eligibility checklist
- SMEs as defined in Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises
- Possession of an enterprise research institute or dedicated R&D department
- Technology-innovating SMEs, Management-innovating SMEs, Venture enterprises
- Excluded if ineligible under applicant qualifications and 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: 2026-09-01
- End Date: 2026-09-30
- Application Method: Access smtech.go.kr -> Register/Login -> Project Application -> Support Programs -> Input details & Submit Business Plan
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of technology-innovating SMEs, management-innovating SMEs, or venture companies that possess an enterprise research institute or dedicated R&D department.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: SMEs as defined in Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises; Possession of an enterprise research institute or dedicated R&D department; Technology-innovating SMEs, Management-innovating SMEs, Venture enterprises; Excluded if ineligible under applicant qualifications and 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.