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KIAT Regional Industry Strategic R&D Program

Helps companies and startups through KIAT Strategic Regional Program, supporting deep-tech growth in free economic zones.

Regional Industry Strategic R&D Program channels KIAT and MOTIE funding into industry-specific consortia rooted in Korea's regional innovation system. It is tied to the 14 free economic zones, regional techno-parks, and industry-academia cooperation centres, with projects aligned to local strategic industries such as the Pohang AI hub linked to POSTECH, the Gwangju AI cluster, and the Changwon rob…

AIBiotechAdvanced ManufacturingAdvanced MaterialsRobotics

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

Last verified: 15 May 2026Source: www.kiat.or.kr