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Corporate Partnership for Overseas Expansion

Corporate Partnership for Overseas Expansion

Funds Korean SMEs entering overseas markets through projects run with companies that already have global channels.

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Korean SMEs can enter overseas markets through projects built with larger companies that already have distribution, platforms, customers, or operating networks abroad. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups funds the Corporate Partnership for Overseas Expansion Program, while the Korea Foundation for Cooperation of Large and Small Business, Rural Affairs manages the participating projects and their cal…

What this grant funds

Covers overseas distribution, platform access, joint marketing, digital integration, buyer outreach, and other corporation-led market-entry work.

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.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.â‚©16.9B
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Last verified: 5 Aug 2026Source: www.mss.go.kr