2026년 남구다운 청년 창업 지원사업 통합공고(수정)
(사)대구경북고용복지연구원
Can a foreigner apply?
Yes, with conditions
Foreigners are not excluded, but the announcement attaches requirements — residency, a Korean entity, a visa status or a partner. Read the conditions before you spend time on this.
Applicants must be 39 or younger (as of Oct 2, 2026). Track ❶: Pre-founders (not yet incorporated) who will register a business in Nam-gu, Daegu within 3 months of signing the MOU. Track ❷: Businesses incorporated ≤7 years (or ≤10 years for culture/arts/tourism) with a main office in Nam-gu, Daegu, that plan to hire at least one youth (≤39) within 3 months of signing the MOU and maintain employment. Track ❸: Teams of 2+ businesses based in Nam-gu; at least one member must have a representative ≤39 or be ≤7 years since incorporation; must develop a joint product/service. Track ❹: Businesses based in Nam-gu; representative ≤39 or company ≤7 years since establishment; must develop a local brand linked to Nam-gu's local resources. Exclusions: debt defaulters, tax delinquents, those already receiving similar government funding, workplaces located in shared offices or private homes, and those who participated in the 2024 or 2025 Namgu-style Youth Startup Support Program.
Funding
₩3000만
Deadline
2026-11-12D-8
Duration
January 2027 – November 2027 (11 months)
**Track ❶ Pre-founder & Track ❷ Existing Business:** Up to KRW 20 million in commercialization funding (materials, outsourcing, rent up to KRW 400,000/month with 20% self-funding, intangible asset acquisition, fees, training, advertising) plus 1:1 customized consulting and networking. **Track ❸ Collaboration Project:** Up to KRW 30 million per project for joint product/service development (materials, outsourcing, equipment rent, IP, fees, advertising). **Track ❹ Local Brand:** Up to KRW 30 million per brand (KRW 20 million if a single company participates, KRW 30 million if 2+ companies participate) for local brand development (same eligible cost categories). All tracks require a mandatory self-funding contribution of at least 5% of the total funding amount (VAT excluded).
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