TIPA Supports Investment Attraction for 20 SMEs Conducting R&D

In Collaboration with IBK Industrial Bank of Korea and Hana Bank

The Small and Medium Business Technology Information Promotion Agency (TIPA) announced on September 3 that it is recruiting companies to participate in the "2026 6th SME R&D Dedicated Bank Investment Support Program" until the 28th of this month.

This program is a project in which TIPA collaborates with dedicated banks—IBK Industrial Bank of Korea and Hana Bank—to provide investment funds for the commercialization of SMEs conducting R&D. It was established to support the commercialization and innovative growth of outstanding small and medium enterprises.

Exterior view of the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs. Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs

Eligible applicants are small and medium enterprises in the defense and 12 national strategic technology sectors that have either completed, within the past five years, an R&D support project under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups or are currently carrying one out. For enterprises that have completed such projects, only those that received an evaluation grade of "Excellent" or "Average" are eligible.

Approximately 20 companies will be selected and provided with an opportunity to take part in an investment briefing (IR) hosted by the designated banks. After the IR, the dedicated banks will conduct separate investment reviews and selection processes for interested companies and provide investment funds accordingly.

Applications can be submitted through the SME Technology Development Project Management System. TIPA plans to review eligibility, followed by a document review by the dedicated banks, then notify candidates for the announcement and hold the 6th investment briefing next month.

Youngshin Kim, President of TIPA, stated, "Attracting investment for outstanding SMEs possessing defense or national strategic technologies not only drives innovative growth for those companies, but also enhances the nation's R&D competitiveness," adding, "We look forward to the keen interest and participation of capable SMEs seeking the next stage of growth through investment attraction."

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