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Energy Efficiency R&D Program

Energy Efficiency R&D

Funds Korean teams developing energy efficiency innovation for industry systems.

Between cyclesKorea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and PlanningSouth Korea

The Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP) issues annual competitive R&D grants for energy efficiency technology under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). Established in 2009 and managing approximately USD $826 million in energy R&D in 2025, KETEP administers the Energy Efficiency program as one of its six principal areas. The program addresses three s…

Funds energy efficiency R&D across three Korean sectors: industrial (motors, furnaces, carbon-free transition), buildings (zero-energy tech, BEMS, smart management), and transportation (EV mobility, charging infrastructure, bidirectional efficiency).

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.-
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.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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