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Research Personnel Support

Funds Research Personnel Support, regular grants helping small and medium-sized enterprises recruit, deploy, and retain skilled innovation personnel.

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About

Research Personnel Support (중소기업연구인력지원) provides rolling monthly funding to help SMEs address R&D talent needs. It covers new researcher recruitment, experienced-researcher dispatch to SMEs, and retention support. Applications are accepted through the year via SMTECH. Award amounts and specific eligibility conditions are published per monthly cycle on the SMTECH portal.

Industries covered
AIHardwareIoT & EdgeAdvanced ManufacturingAdvanced MaterialsMedtechRoboticsSemiconductors
Grants under Research Personnel Support

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

Research Personnel Support
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Supports Korean small businesses through grants to hire and retain innovation talent.

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