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Korea Scale-up TIPS

Scale-up TIPS

Funds growth-stage Korean technology startups building larger technical projects with accredited operator backing.

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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.

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: koreatechdesk.com