Industrial Technology Innovation Program Overview
The Industrial Technology Innovation Program is a flagship industrial R&D support initiative operated by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), aimed at accelerating technological innovation in industry and strengthening national industrial competitiveness. Companies of all sizes can participate, from SMEs to large corporations, with SMEs receiving preferential bonus points.
In 2026, support for national strategic technology areas including semiconductors, secondary batteries, bio, and AI has been significantly strengthened. The total program budget stands at approximately KRW 2 trillion, with up to KRW 1 billion available per project.
Program Types
Eligibility and Evaluation Framework
The Industrial Technology Innovation Program requires applicants to form a consortium consisting of a lead institution (company) and participating institutions (universities, research institutes). The lead institution oversees project execution, while participating institutions conduct collaborative research.
Evaluation proceeds in three stages: preliminary review, document evaluation, and presentation evaluation. The preliminary review confirms eligibility requirements, the document evaluation assesses technology, market viability, and commercialization capability, and presentation evaluation is conducted for proposals that pass the document stage.
Key Evaluation Criteria
Proposal Writing Strategy
The proposal for the Industrial Technology Innovation Program must demonstrate both technical depth and commercialization specificity. It is especially important to present research objectives and methodology aligned with the appropriate TRL (Technology Readiness Level) stage.
In the technology section, clearly show the gap between current technology levels (As-Is) and target technology levels (To-Be), and present specific research methodologies to bridge this gap. Organizing detailed research content and expected results for each core technology element is effective.
Consortium Formation Strategy
In the Industrial Technology Innovation Program, consortium composition significantly impacts project selection. The lead institution's commercialization capability and participating institutions' research capabilities must complement each other.
Including a university or research institute as a participating institution can reinforce fundamental research capabilities, while including a demand company can enhance commercialization potential. It is crucial to clearly design role distribution and collaboration frameworks among consortium members.
KITIM's Support
The Korea Institute of Technology Innovation Management (KITIM) provides expert consulting for Industrial Technology Innovation Program applications. From technology trend analysis and consortium formation advisory to business plan writing and presentation coaching, KITIM supports the entire process. With extensive experience and networks in MOTIE R&D programs, enhance your chances of selection with KITIM.