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KEIT Smart Electronics Program

KEIT Smart Electronics R&D Grant

Funds Korean teams pursuing next-generation semiconductor and electronics breakthroughs in AI and cyber systems.

Between cyclesKorea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT)South Korea

The KEIT Smart Electronics R&D Grant funds Korean industry-led consortia in next-generation semiconductor and electronic-systems R&D, administered by the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT) under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE). The program encompasses next-generation intelligent semiconductors, Processing-In-Memory (PIM) AI semiconductor core technology,…

Korean industrial R&D in next-generation semiconductors (compound, advanced packaging, PIM AI, optical, 3D DRAM, fine substrates), electronic systems, and AI semiconductor core technologies.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.20 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.â‚©377.85B

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.keit.re.kr