2026 Innovation Voucher Scale and Structure
The Innovation Voucher program subsidizes up to 70% of external professional service costs for SMEs. 2026 budget: 65.2 billion KRW, maximum 50 million KRW per company, 30–50% self-contribution.
Three Voucher Types
| Type | Coverage | Max Support |
|------|---------|------------|
| Technology | R&D, testing, certification, patents | 40M KRW |
| Consulting | Management, strategy, ESG, certification | 30M KRW |
| Marketing | Trade shows, translation, advertising | 20M KRW |
Combined applications: Technology + Consulting up to 50M KRW total
2026 Timeline
1st Round: February announcement, March deadline (~1,000 companies, lowest competition)2nd Round: May–June announcement, July deadline (~800 companies)3rd Round: September–October, November deadline (remaining budget)High-Score Strategies
Quantify the need: "Reduce defect rate from 4.2% to 1.5%, saving 120M KRW annually"Pre-select providers: Obtain quotes and proposals from 2–3 registered providersLeverage past results: Document previous voucher outcomes for bonus pointsCategory Strategies
Consulting
ESG introduction, export regulation compliance, ERP strategy, ISO certificationTechnology
Product testing/certification, patent filing (including PCT), technology transferMarketing
CES/Hannover Messe participation, promo videos, B2B digital marketingMistake Prevention Checklist
[ ] Verify provider is registered in the Innovation Voucher pool[ ] Simple goods purchases, labor costs, overseas travel are ineligible[ ] Self-contribution must be paid within 30 days or face disqualification[ ] Submit results report within 30 days of project completionKITIM Consulting
KITIM is a registered Innovation Voucher provider offering management strategy, ESG, and technology commercialization consulting. Contact us before the 1st round deadline.
