Scale-up TIPS
Funds growth-stage Korean technology startups building larger technical projects with accredited operator backing.
Scale-up TIPS 2026 is a growth-stage R&D grant program operated by South Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) as a mid-tier component in the restructured TIPS lifecycle — positioned above the General Track (KRW 800 million ceiling) and below Global TIPS (KRW 6 billion ceiling). In 2026, MSS more than doubled Scale-up TIPS capacity from 152 to 300 supported projects. The combined Scale-up an…
Growth-stage R&D by Korean tech startups selected by accredited TIPS operators, with up to KRW 3 billion in government matching support and at least 50% of slots reserved for non-capital-region companies.
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