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Unicorn Bridge

Unicorn Bridge

Funds high-growth Korean technology companies scaling overseas, raising global capital, and preparing for public markets.

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High-growth Korean technology companies can receive up to KRW 1.6 billion over two years to expand internationally and prepare for larger financing. Unicorn Bridge is the Ministry of SMEs and Startups’ scale-up program for companies that have already shown innovation, revenue, investment, and growth. The package combines government funding with access to special guarantees of up to KRW 20 billion …

Covers technology upgrades, commercialization, overseas offices, global investor access, public-market preparation, and linked credit guarantees.

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.24 months
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