Program

Regional Innovation Leaders Development

Funds Regional Innovation Leaders Development, innovation work grants to grow regionally anchored small and medium-sized enterprises into innovation leaders within their.

TIPA — Technology Innovation Promotion Agency for SMEsSouth KoreaGrant

About

Regional Innovation Leaders Development (지역혁신선도기업육성) targets SMEs embedded in regional industrial ecosystems and main industry clusters across South Korea. The 2026 application window ran Feb 11–Mar 3. Award amounts, sector priorities, and eligibility details are published per annual announcement on SMTECH.

Industries covered

AIHardwareIoT & EdgeAdvanced ManufacturingAdvanced MaterialsRoboticsSemiconductors

Grants under Regional Innovation Leaders Development

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

Regional Innovation Leaders Development

Opens 2027

Funds Korean small and medium-sized companies developing into innovation leaders within regional clusters.

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Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.smtech.go.kr