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K-Micro-Enterprise Initiative

K-Micro-Enterprise Initiative

Funds Korean micro-enterprises turning proven export demand into products, brands, certifications, and overseas sales.

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Korean micro-enterprises can receive up to KRW 100 million to turn early export traction into products and overseas sales. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups runs the K-Micro-Enterprise Initiative as a commercialization and market-entry program for very small firms with evidence that their products can sell abroad. Applicants qualify through prior export sales, participation in named MSS developmen…

Covers product development, export branding, certifications, intellectual property, e-commerce entry, and overseas market access for export-ready micro-enterprises.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
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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Last verified: 5 Aug 2026Source: www.mss.go.kr