The Ministry of SMEs and Startups said on the 27th that it will announce the 2026 support program for establishing a foundation for SME technology transactions to support the transaction activities of related organizations and small and midsize enterprises to revitalize technology transactions.
The support program for establishing a foundation for SME technology transactions uses Smart Tech Bridge, the Korea Technology Finance Corporation (KOTEC)'s technology transaction platform, as a key tool to support technology demand discovery, brokerage and contracts, and overseas technology transfer.
This year, to explore SME technology solutions, a new support scheme will be launched to produce video content centered on research institutes and technology clusters. Customized consulting for corporations preparing to export technology overseas will also be newly pursued to help Korean technology expand abroad. The scale of joint public-private brokerage incentives and support for brokerage fees borne by SMEs has also been expanded compared with previous years.
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) plans to advance Smart Tech Bridge by strengthening artificial intelligence (AI) and creating customized services so it can become Korea's representative technology transaction platform. This year, it will establish an information system master plan (ISMP) and begin full-scale advancement next year.
Information related to the support program for establishing a foundation for SME technology transactions can be found on the Smart Tech Bridge website.
Technology Innovation Policy Director Hwang Young-ho said, "By advancing the technology transaction support program centered on Smart Tech Bridge, we will increase SMEs' accessibility to technology transactions and build a structure in which technology leads to actual commercialization and growth."