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Can a foreigner apply?
Yes, a foreigner can apply
The announcement sets no nationality restriction. You still have to meet every other requirement below, and the agency has the final say.
Startups with company age under 7 years (as of the announcement date, March 17, 2026) and headquartered in Seoul. Both incorporated businesses and sole proprietors appear eligible; pre-founders are not explicitly mentioned.
Funding
โฉ600๋ง
Deadline
2026-12-31D-84
Duration
One-time technology transfer fee support (per case)
Patent transfer from public institutions (national research institutes, universities, etc.) plus partial funding of technology transfer fees (VAT is self-funded): (a) Lump-sum royalty under โฉ10 million โ โฉ3 million support per case, max 2 cases; (b) Lump-sum royalty โฉ10 million or more โ โฉ6 million support per case, max 1 case. Transfer methods include patent assignment, non-exclusive license (3โ10 years), or exclusive license (3โ10 years). No limit on the number of patents that can be selected.
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