2026 Second Half SBA-Credit Guarantee Fund Innovation Startup Guarantee Support Program

Financial support includes a maximum guarantee limit of 4 billion KRW (over 3 years) with a 100% guarantee ratio (decreasing in subsequent years) and a fixed guarantee fee rate of 0.7%. Non-financial support includes investment linkage, management consulting, job matching, and participation in demo days or overseas exhibitions.

Innovative startups established after January 1, 2020, with headquarters or main operations in Seoul, operating in growth industries or promising service sectors. Priority given to ventures with investment, TIPS selection, government R&D project experience, or selection in SBA's Early Startup Package or Startup Leap Package.

• Innovative Startup Guarantee Support Application (Annex 1)
• IR materials or company introduction materials
• Shareholder register
• Business registration certificate
• Financial statements (last 3 years)
• VAT tax base certificate (2025-2026 filings)
• Tax payment certificate (corporate/individual)
• Additional documents as requested

1. 1Online application via Startup Plus website (https://www.startup-plus.kr)
2. 2Recommendation review by SBA
3. 3Credit evaluation and guarantee review by Credit Guarantee Fund
4. 4Final approval and support