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Can a foreigner apply?
Yes, with conditions
Foreigners are not excluded, but the announcement attaches requirements โ residency, a Korean entity, a visa status or a partner. Read the conditions before you spend time on this.
AI-related SMEs (individual business or corporation) in eligible industry categories (publishing, video/audio, computer programming/system integration, information services, R&D, architectural/engineering services, other professional/scientific/technical services). Also open to supporting companies: venture investment firms, new technology business financiers, new technology startup companies, and accelerators. Excluded: entities with unpaid national/local taxes, credit delinquents, bankrupt/foreclosure entities, suspended/closed businesses, and businesses emitting hazardous substances. Venture-certified companies, Inno-Biz certified companies, and those with affiliated research labs receive extra points.
Funding
โฉ620๋ง
Deadline
2026-11-23D-17
Duration
Maximum 10 years (initial contract 2 years, renewable in 2-year increments)
- Office/lab space lease in the AI Startup Building (3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th floors), available units ranging from ~38.88 mยฒ to ~108.15 mยฒ (exclusive area), with annual rent from approx. KRW 2.176M to KRW 6.202M (VAT included) and a deposit equal to 6 months' rent (or surety bond).<br />- Access to AI Data Center (GPU computing: 88.5PF, storage 107PB) for R&D, AI model training, and data analysis.<br />- Access to Large Driving Simulator (DIL/VIL/SIL) for autonomous vehicle R&D, performance verification, and safety evaluation.<br />- Access to Automotive Testing Center (25 types of equipment including 5G+X connected car testing).<br />- Access to Energy Testing Center (26 types including ESS evaluation, digital twin, energy trading simulation).<br />- Access to Healthcare Testing Center (26 types including bio-signal analysis, AI medical software verification).<br />- AI Data Safe Zone for secure analysis of public/private non-open data.<br />- Tailored corporate support: investment matching (AC/VC), AX collaboration, hiring support, infrastructure matching, expert consulting.<br />- 50% discount on computing resource usage fees for companies with a presence in Gwangju.<br />- 30% discount on demonstration equipment usage fees (automotive, energy, healthcare).<br />- AI education programs (offline customized courses and online AI Convergence Academy).<br />- 50% discount on paid meeting/conference room rental fees for tenant companies.<br />- Eligibility for Gwangju R&D Special Zone benefits: tax exemptions for R&D enterprise (100% corporate/income tax for 3 yrs, 50% for next 2 yrs; property tax up to 100% for 7 yrs; acquisition tax exemption), advanced technology enterprise status with similar tax benefits, and regulatory sandbox (R&D funding up to KRW 300M/yr for 2 years, liability insurance up to KRW 20M/yr).<br />- Initial contract term: 2 years, renewable in 2-year increments based on performance evaluation, up to a maximum of 10 years.
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