Grant
Korean Government Launches New Smart Safety Tech Program
Apply by Aug 22, 2025
About
The Korean government's new smart safety tech program aims to reduce workplace accidents in small manufacturing firms by providing substantial funding for innovative safety solutions, fostering collaboration between startups and SMEs, and ensuring real-world testing and scalability of developed technologies.
Benefits
- Up to 660 million KRW (approximately 456,000 USD) funding per project
- Support for R&D and field testing of safety solutions
- Additional funding of up to 30 million KRW per SME for purchasing smart safety solutions post-development
- Comprehensive support from R&D to deployment through government-backed subsidies
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a consortium including at least two small manufacturing SMEs with fewer than 50 employees
- Focus on digital safety technologies for factories
- Targeting manufacturing sector with high workplace accident rates
Target Region
South Korea
Target Sector
Manufacturing
Ministry of SMEs and Startups