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TIPS — Tech Incubator Program for Startups

TIPS — Tech Incubator Program for Startups

Offers Korean technology ventures matching support for execution and commercialization readiness.

Between cyclesKorea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship DevelopmentSouth Korea
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About

The Tech Incubator Program for Startups (TIPS) is Korea's flagship government-backed R&D matching program, operated by the Korea Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development (KISED). Under TIPS, accredited private operating organizations — venture capital firms, accelerators, and startup planners — screen innovative deep-tech startups, make their own investments, and then recommend select…

What this grant funds

Deep-tech Korean startups in any sector recommended by accredited private operators (VCs or accelerators) for government-matched R&D commercialization funding.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.₩177.7B
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.kised.or.kr