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Small Business Growth Support (Strong Small Business, AI Use, Global K-Small Business, Crowdfunding, 소상공인 성장지원): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Small business growth support programs · crowdfunding coaching, consulting and fees up to KRW 5,500,000, investment-linked commercialization funds up to KRW 200,000,000, etc.

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit: 2026: 26 programs in 7 fields: Strong Small Business (240 teams), Innovative Small Business AI Use (2,000 people, education → model design → commercialization), Global K-Small Business (100 companies), Our Neighborhood Crowdfunding (1,300 companies, coaching, consulting and fee support), and Innovative Small Business Investment-Linked (up to 3 times the investor's prior investment, KRW 200,000,000 limit).
Who is eligible: Small business owners with the will and capability to grow (requirements vary by program)
When to apply: Once a year: applications 2026.1-3, agreements and project execution April-May · new announcement around January 2027
How to apply: Check announcements and apply online at Small Business 24 (소상공인24, sbiz24.kr) · 1357
Important notes: 2026 applications closed.
Note: Most accepted applications in January-March and selected in April-May, so 2026 recruitment has ended. Selection-type (evaluated) programs.

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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Small Business Growth Support (Strong Small Business, AI Use, Global K-Small Business, Crowdfunding, 소상공인 성장지원): who can receive it?

Small business owners with the will and capability to grow (requirements vary by program)

Small Business Growth Support (Strong Small Business, AI Use, Global K-Small Business, Crowdfunding, 소상공인 성장지원): how do I apply?

Check announcements and apply online at Small Business 24 (소상공인24, sbiz24.kr) · 1357

Small Business Growth Support (Strong Small Business, AI Use, Global K-Small Business, Crowdfunding, 소상공인 성장지원): how much will I receive?

2026: 26 programs in 7 fields: Strong Small Business (240 teams), Innovative Small Business AI Use (2,000 people, education → model design → commercialization), Global K-Small Business (100 companies), Our Neighborhood Crowdfunding (1,300 companies, coaching, consulting and fee support), and Innovative Small Business Investment-Linked (up to 3 times the investor's prior investment, KRW 200,000,000 limit).

Small Business Growth Support (Strong Small Business, AI Use, Global K-Small Business, Crowdfunding, 소상공인 성장지원): when can I apply?

Once a year: applications 2026.1-3, agreements and project execution April-May · new announcement around January 2027