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Industry-Academia-Research Collaborative R&D (산학연 Collabo R&D)

Industry-Academia-Research Collaborative R&D

Connects Korean startups, universities, and industry through joint development programs to co create practical technology solutions.

Industry-Academia-Research Collaborative R&D (산학연 Collabo R&D) is a Stage 2 commercialization grant programme administered by TIPA under Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups. It funds joint R&D conducted by Korean SMEs in partnership with universities or government-affiliated research institutes, specifically targeting projects that have already completed Stage 1 preliminary research in 2025. The

Funds commercialization R&D conducted by Korean SMEs in partnership with universities or research institutes, supporting both individual projects (up to KRW 260M) and multi-project consortia (up to KRW 1.04B).

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.12–24 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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.iris.go.kr