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International Joint R&D Program

International Joint R&D Program — Phase 2 Full Collaboration

Funds Korean small businesses in full-scale joint technology development with established overseas partners.

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TIPA (Technology Innovation Promotion Agency for SMEs), operating under Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups, administers the International Joint R&D Program to help Korean small and medium enterprises co-develop technologies with established overseas research partners. The program runs in two sequential phases: Phase 1 provides a seed award of KRW 110 million to establish the partnership and com…

What this grant funds

Korean SME-led joint R&D with an established overseas partner — Phase 2 full collaboration providing up to KRW 1.39B over 2.5 years, open only to Phase 1 completers.

Key facts
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.30 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.smtech.go.kr