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AI Co-Scientist Challenge Korea — Track 2

AI Co-Scientist Challenge Korea — Track 2

Funds teams worldwide developing AI agents for science and technology research through MSIT's annual AI Co-Scientist Challenge, with up to USD 1.9 million in follow-on startup support for winners.

The AI Co-Scientist Challenge Korea is an annual competition hosted by Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and organized by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). Track 2 — the AI Agent Development track — requires participants to build an AI agent capable of conducting science and technology research, and is the track through which winners can receive substantial follow-on R&D su

All topics in natural science or engineering. Track 2 specifically requires development of a Science/Technology AI Agent — i.e., an AI system that actively participates in research tasks across the full natural science and engineering spectrum.

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.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: co-scientist.kr