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MOTIE Industrial Technology R&D

MOTIE Industrial Technology R&D

Supports Korea's industrial technology development through ministry-backed research opportunities across key sectors.

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About

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of South Korea operates the largest national industrial R&D grant program in the country, with a 2026 budget commitment of KRW 5.5 trillion distributed across five strategic pillars. The five pillars and their 2026 allocations are: advanced strategic industries including semiconductors, secondary batteries, biotech, mobility, and robotics (KRW 1.8…

What this grant funds

Semiconductors, secondary batteries, biotech, mobility, robotics, shipbuilding; industrial AI (M.AX); materials/parts/equipment supply-chain stabilization; green process innovation (hydrogen steelmaking); talent and global collaboration

Key facts
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 5 Aug 2026Source: koreatechdesk.com