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KIAT World Class Plus Program

KIAT World Class Plus Program

Funds South Korea teams building global category growth for deep-tech from proof to commercialization.

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The World Class Plus (WC+) Program is a flagship competitiveness initiative administered by the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) under Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, targeting Korean mid-size manufacturers with the demonstrated capability and ambition to reach global top-three status in a defined sub-sector. The program bundles direct R&D grant support with com…

What this grant funds

R&D and global expansion support for Korean mid-size manufacturers targeting top-three global market position in a defined industrial technology sub-sector.

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.20 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–60 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.33%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.worldclassplus.go.kr