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Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT)

Offers commercialization and innovation support through research infrastructure, entrepreneurship guidance, and startup pathways.

South Koreawww.kiat.or.kr
Key stats
Annual funding₩2000B
Programs9
Active grants4
Total grants8
About

KIAT (Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology) is South Korea's industrial-technology programme management agency, operating under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). It manages over KRW 2 trillion in annual industrial R&D funding and oversees more than 1,000 industry projects per year, with a TRL 5-9 commercialisation focus that distinguishes it from upstream basic-research …

Programs & grants under this funder
KIAT International Joint Technology Development Program

Funds bilateral and multilateral industrial research partnerships between Korean enterprises and overseas agencies in Europe, the United States, Israel, and Asia.

3 grants
KIAT EEN Korea Consortium Member Recruitment
Between cycles
— pool
KIAT EUREKA Network Strategic Call — Lightweight Materials
Open
— pool·50 days
KIAT Korea-France Industrial Technology International Cooperation Call
Between cycles
— pool
KEIT Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Center (GITCC) Program

Supports researchers through KEIT Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Center, helping them build global industry-university partnerships.

1 grant
KEIT Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Center (GITCC) Program — Joint R&D
Closed
— pool
KIAT AX (AI Transformation) Sprint Track

Connects mid-size Korean manufacturers and suppliers with artificial intelligence companies to accelerate AI adoption in production.

KIAT Bio Industry Open Ecosystem Promotion Program

Funds Korean bio companies building shared industry infrastructure including pilot manufacturing suites and analytical facilities.

1 grant
KIAT Bio Industry Open Ecosystem Promotion — Round 2 Integrated
Between cycles
— pool
KIAT EUREKA Network Advanced Bio International Joint R&D

Backs startups through KIAT EUREKA Advanced Bio Program, helping them access biotech and medical partnerships.

1 grant
KIAT EUREKA Network Advanced Bio International Joint R&D Project
Open
— pool
KIAT Industrial Technology ODA Program

Provides industrial technology transfer and capacity building in developing countries through Korean climate and industrial technologies.

KIAT Materials, Parts & Equipment (Soboojang) Self-Reliance Program

Funds Korean firms developing domestic alternatives to imported critical materials, components, and equipment.

KIAT Regional Industry Strategic R&D Program

Helps companies and startups through KIAT Strategic Regional Program, supporting deep-tech growth in free economic zones.

1 grant
KIAT Regional Industry Strategic R&D Program
Open
— pool
KIAT World Class Plus Program

Funds Korean mid-size manufacturers combining research, market entry, intellectual property, and growth finance support.

1 grant
KIAT World Class Plus Program
Open
— pool
Parent entityMinistry of Trade, Industry and Energy (Korea)
Last verified: 15 May 2026Source: www.kiat.or.kr