2027 Youth Job Strong Small Business Application Announcement
Selected companies receive incentives such as priority in government support programs and exemption from regular tax audits.
- Deadline
- Closed
The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups select 'Youth Job Strong Small Businesses' with preferred working conditions and competitiveness for young people. The application period is from September 4 to September 30, 2026, via online submission.
3-second summary
- Organizer: Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (TIPA)
- Application Period: Sep 4, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
- Support Content: Selection of Youth Job Strong Small Businesses and provision of incentives like priority in government support and tax audit exemptions
- Contact: Youth Job Strong Small Business Selection Office 02-6331-7043, 7054, 7042
Eligibility checklist
- Priority target enterprises under the Employment Insurance Act or small and medium-sized enterprises under the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises
- Companies whose employment insurance establishment date was before December 31, 2022
Schedule & how to apply
- Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
- Application Method: Online submission (http://kangso.kova.or.kr)
- 1st Review (Document): Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
- 2nd Review (On-site): Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
- 3rd Review (Selection Committee): Dec 2026
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of SMEs whose employment insurance establishment date was before December 31, 2022.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Priority target enterprises under the Employment Insurance Act or small and medium-sized enterprises under the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises; Companies whose employment insurance establishment date was before December 31, 2022.
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.