The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced a "public AX (AI transformation) plan" at the 7th meeting of ministers related to science and technology on the 16th. The key is to integrate application procedures for support programs for small and medium-sized enterprises and small business owners and to use artificial intelligence and data in the policy execution process.
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) plans to pilot-open a "SME integrated platform" next month so that most support program applications can be completed with a single login. It will also provide certificate issuance and MyData management functions. In the mid to long term, systems of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) and related agencies will be integrated by function.
A dedicated artificial intelligence agent will be introduced in the support program application process. It will recommend tailored programs and guide the application procedures based on users' notices of interest and consultation records. It will also include functions to support the preparation of policy fund applications and research and development (R&D) proposals.
Open access to public data will also be expanded. The "OpenDataxAI Challenge," in which startups develop AI services using public data, will be expanded, and participating companies will receive support for data, technology verification funds, and development infrastructure such as GPUs.
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) also decided to pursue administrative efficiency internally by using data in policy design and expanding automation of repetitive tasks.
No Yong-seok, first vice minister of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS), said, "We plan to improve the entire process from policy access to application, utilization, and execution, centered on the SME integrated platform."