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Challenge for All Defense

Funds Korean defense startups validating prototypes and proofs of concept with military and industry buyers.

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Korean startups can receive up to KRW 100 million to test defense technology with a military or industry buyer. Challenge for All Defense is a dedicated phase of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups’ public-private open-innovation program. It matches demand for new defense capability with startups that can build and validate a product against a buyer’s real operating need. The latest round planned to…

AICybersecurityDefenseHardwareRobotics

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 5 Aug 2026Source: www.mss.go.kr