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International Joint R&D Program

International Joint R&D Program — Phase 1 Seed

Funds Korean small businesses validating joint research partnerships with overseas research organisations.

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International Joint R&D Program Phase 1 (Seed) is administered by TIPA under Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups and provides Korean SMEs with a seed grant of KRW 110 million (approximately USD 80,000) to initiate and validate a joint R&D relationship with an overseas partner organisation. The programme is structured as a two-phase pathway: Phase 1 funds the early-stage partnership validation wo…

What this grant funds

Korean SME-led joint R&D with an overseas partner — Phase 1 seed award of KRW 110M to validate the partnership before proceeding to full collaboration.

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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.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.smtech.go.kr