Government Program Consulting
We provide end-to-end service from application to selection and execution for R&D and support programs from various ministries.
Why Government Programs?
Government support programs provide funding and infrastructure for technology development, commercialization, and overseas expansion. As of 2026, the MSS startup support budget alone is approximately KRW 3.46 trillion, with over 508 programs operated by 111 agencies. Effective utilization can greatly accelerate business growth.
- Up to 75% government funding for R&D costs
- TIPS R&D up to KRW 800M, Global TIPS up to KRW 5B
- Commercialization funding up to hundreds of millions, unsecured and interest-free
- Enhanced corporate credibility through government project track record
- Tailored support by growth stage: smart factory, export vouchers, etc.
KITIM's Strengths
- Over 300 consulting projects completed
- Average selection rate of over 80%
- Certified management consultants provide 1:1 customized service
- Full support from selection to agreement, execution, review, and settlement
- Stage-by-stage support strategy from startup to growth to global
Startup Support
Various startup support programs to accelerate growth from early stage to growth phase.
TIPS General Track
A program where the government provides up to KRW 800M in matching R&D funding when a private angel investor (operating company) discovers and pre-invests KRW 200M in a promising tech startup. Companies within 7 years of founding are eligible, with additional startup commercialization and overseas marketing funds available.
Deep Tech TIPS
Provides up to KRW 1.5B in R&D funding for deep tech (semiconductors, bio, AI, etc.) companies that have successfully completed TIPS R&D. Offers intensive long-term R&D funding to accelerate commercialization of fundamental technologies, with follow-on investment facilitation support.
Scale-up TIPS
Supports large-scale R&D and commercialization for growth-stage startups that have secured Series A or later investment. The 2026 budget expanded 2.3x year-over-year to KRW 367.1B, bridging the funding gap between technology advancement and mass production to accelerate scale-up.
Global TIPS
Provides up to KRW 5B in R&D and commercialization funding for companies that have secured pre-investment of USD 1M or more from overseas VCs. Comprehensively supports overseas subsidiary establishment, localization development, and global marketing for tech startups targeting global markets.
Startup Growth Technology Development (Stepping Stone)
For SMEs with less than 7 years of history (10 years for new industries) and under KRW 2B in revenue conducting their first MSS R&D. Provides up to KRW 200M in R&D funding for up to 18 months at 75% government funding rate. Applications are submitted online through IRIS (Integrated Research Information System).
Pre-Startup Package
Provides up to KRW 100M in commercialization funding for aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative technology ideas. Funds can be used for prototype development, marketing, and IP acquisition, with entrepreneurship education and mentoring included to support stable business launches.
Early Startup Package
Provides up to KRW 100M in commercialization funding for startups within 3 years of founding. Funds can be used for product/service development, market validation, and marketing, with dedicated mentor coaching and investor networking (demo day) opportunities.
Startup Leap Package
Provides up to KRW 300M in commercialization funding for companies in years 3-7 experiencing growth plateaus (valley of death). Supports growth momentum through product enhancement, new product development, and market expansion, with follow-on investment facilitation for sustained growth.
R&D Support
Various R&D support programs to strengthen technology capabilities and create innovative products.
SME Technology Innovation Development
Provides up to KRW 300M in R&D funding for SME new technology/product development and process innovation. Targets commercializable technology development projects at up to 75% government funding rate. Managed by TIPA (Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs).
Technology Transfer Commercialization
Supports R&D for SMEs acquiring and commercializing outstanding technologies from public research institutions such as universities and government-funded research institutes. Covers both technology transfer costs and follow-on development expenses to simultaneously promote public technology diffusion and strengthen SME competitiveness.
TRL Jump-up
Supports high-difficulty R&D to advance lab-stage (TRL 3-4) technologies in strategic fields such as semiconductors, AI, and bio to prototype/mass production stage (TRL 7-8). Provides intensive large-scale R&D funding for projects too technically challenging for private investment alone.
Public-Private Joint Technology Commercialization
A program that matches private corporate investment with government R&D grants to advance technology commercialization. The government provides additional R&D funding for projects where companies have secured their own investment, increasing the likelihood of technology development success and commercialization speed.
Investment-Linked Technology Development
Provides additional technology development funding for companies with confirmed financial institution investment or loans. Links private finance with government R&D support to simultaneously secure technology development and commercialization funding, with financial institution technology assessments validating project viability.
Procurement-Linked R&D
A program where public institutions or large corporations support SME technology development with guaranteed purchase commitments. With assured post-development procurement, companies can focus on technology development without sales channel concerns, securing stable initial revenue.
Industrial Technology Innovation Program
An industrial core technology R&D support program led by MOTIE (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy) and managed by KEIT (Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology). Supports core technology development in key sectors including materials, parts, equipment, automotive, and robotics, with large-scale projects open to mid-sized and larger companies.
R&D Special Zone Program
Supports technology commercialization for companies located in R&D special zones including Daejeon, Gwangju, Daegu, Busan, and Jeonbuk. Promotes technology collaboration with zone-based research institutes and universities, providing a comprehensive growth environment with dedicated R&D support, facility infrastructure, and tax benefits.
Growth Support
Support programs for manufacturing innovation, export expansion, talent development, and digital transformation.
Smart Factory Implementation Support
Supports manufacturing digital transformation using AI, IoT, and big data, with the government covering up to 50% of implementation costs. Achieves quality improvement, cost reduction, and delivery optimization through production process automation and intelligence, with step-by-step support from basic to advanced levels.
Large-SME Cooperative Smart Factory
A win-win cooperation model where large corporations lead smart factory implementation for their SME partners. Combines large corporate expertise with government funding for effective smart factory deployment, including AI-based tracks for artificial intelligence-enabled factories.
Export Voucher Program
Supports SME overseas market entry through vouchers for export services including overseas marketing, translation, international trade shows, and international certification. Companies can select needed services directly for customized export support, with participation open to export beginners.
Export Consortium
A program where SMEs in the same or related industries form consortiums to jointly participate in international trade shows. Enables cost-sharing for large-scale exhibition participation that individual companies cannot easily afford, with greater promotional impact through co-branded marketing.
International Certification Acquisition Support
Supports testing, inspection, and consulting costs required to obtain international certifications such as CE, UL, and FDA demanded by export destination countries. Reduces the burden on SMEs facing complex and costly certification processes, lowering market entry barriers for technologically competitive products.
Job Creation Support Program
Supports labor costs and commercialization funding linked to new hiring. Alleviates employment burdens for SMEs struggling to secure talent and contributes to youth job creation. Partial support for training and education costs for hired personnel is also available.
Industrial Professional Workforce Development
Supports training expenses for SME employee skill development. Provides education in professional competencies demanded by industry including digital transformation, AI utilization, and quality management, with customized corporate training program design and operation available.
Digital Transformation (DX) Support
Supports consulting and solution implementation costs for SME business process digitalization. Enhances operational efficiency through digital solutions including ERP, CRM, cloud, and AI, building data-driven decision-making systems to strengthen corporate competitiveness.
Management Guidance
Government-supported management consulting programs for SMEs and small business owners.
SME Innovation Voucher (Management Technology Strategy)
An innovation voucher program operated by SBC (Small and Medium Business Corporation) providing up to KRW 15M for management technology strategy consulting. Offers expert consulting across all business areas including production/quality management, business strategy, and tax/finance, with government funding rates ranging from 40-85% based on revenue.
Small Business Stability Consulting
Operated by SEMAS (Small Enterprise and Market Service), provides expert consulting in marketing, financial management, HR, and legal/tax matters for small business owners facing management difficulties. Supports up to KRW 300K per day for up to 4 days (KRW 1.2M total) at 90% government funding with only 10% self-contribution.
Small Business Startup Consulting
Provides 100% government-funded free consulting for aspiring entrepreneurs covering commercial area analysis, startup trends, licensing procedures, feasibility analysis, and business plan development. SEMAS-affiliated expert consultants conduct 1:1 customized consultations.
Entrepreneurial Development Consulting
Selects high-growth-potential small business owners for intensive support in idea realization and business advancement. Provides up to KRW 600K in consulting (100% government funded) and up to KRW 3M in management improvement vouchers (80% government funded, 20% self-contribution) for design, branding, and marketing applications.
Small Business Export Consulting
Supports export capability enhancement and overseas market development for small business owners interested in international expansion. Provides up to KRW 600K in consulting (100% government funded) and up to KRW 4M in export vouchers (80% government funded, 20% self-contribution) for trade shows, translation, and international certification.
Serious Disaster Prevention Consulting
Supports expert consulting for Serious Accidents Punishment Act compliance including risk assessment, occupational health and safety management system establishment, and chemical substance management. Available through the innovation voucher program for up to KRW 20M, open to SMEs with revenue between KRW 12B and KRW 150B.
Carbon Neutrality Management Innovation Consulting
Supports ESG management and carbon neutrality response including carbon emission diagnosis, reduction strategy development, and green management system establishment. Available through the innovation voucher program for up to KRW 50M, helping companies proactively address global environmental regulations such as the EU CBAM.
KODIT Management Guidance
Management and specialized consulting services provided by KODIT (Korea Credit Guarantee Fund) for guarantee-utilizing companies. Covers 7 areas including business strategy, HR/organization, marketing, accounting, and ESG management, plus 9 specialized areas including IPO, M&A, overseas expansion, and business succession at 60-100% support.
업종별 추천 전략
업종 특성에 맞는 정부지원사업 조합으로 최대 효과를 달성하세요.
IT / 소프트웨어
AI/클라우드/SaaS 기반 R&D + 글로벌 진출
추천 지원사업
제조업
스마트공장 구축 + R&D + 정책자금 조합
추천 지원사업
바이오 / 헬스케어
R&D 집약 + 인허가 + 해외인증
추천 지원사업
에너지 / 환경
ESG 체계 구축 + 신재생에너지 R&D
추천 지원사업
문화 / 콘텐츠
창업패키지 + 수출 + 청년고용
추천 지원사업
기업유형별 추천 전략
기업 성장 단계에 맞는 최적의 지원사업 로드맵을 제안합니다.
예비창업자
예비창업패키지로 사업 검증 후 법인설립, 초기창업패키지를 거쳐 기업부설연구소 설립으로 R&D 과제 진입
소상공인
저금리 정책자금으로 안정화 후 역량강화 사업과 혁신바우처로 경쟁력 확보
중소기업
기업부설연구소와 벤처인증을 기반으로 R&D 과제에 도전하고, 정책자금과 스마트공장으로 성장 가속
벤처기업
이노비즈 인증으로 신뢰도를 높이고 TIPS/R&D 과제, 수출바우처, ESG 구축으로 도약
중견기업
글로벌 강소기업 지정으로 수출 경쟁력을 확보하고, ESG 체계와 ISO 통합인증으로 지속가능경영 실현
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Consulting Process
We support government program selection through a systematic 8-step process from free consultation to post-selection settlement. Selection rates are significantly higher with 3 months to 1 year of preparation.
Free Consultation
Custom Strategy
Business Plan
Application Submission
Document Review
Presentation (PT)
Selection &
Execution Management
Free Consultation & Diagnosis
Comprehensive analysis of industry, business age, revenue, technology, and workforce.
Custom Strategy Development
Prioritize programs with high selection probability and develop customized strategies.
Business Plan Writing
Write business plans optimized for evaluation criteria per program guidelines.
Application Submission
Submit applications through online systems such as IRIS, K-Startup, etc.
Document Review Response
First-round document review and evaluation based on submitted business plans.
Presentation (PT) Coaching
Intensive coaching from presentation materials to rehearsals after passing document review.
Selection & Agreement
Agreement signing with the managing agency after final selection.
Execution Management & Settlement
Full support for progress management, interim reviews, performance reports, and budget settlement.
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