# Gov Program Knowledge

> Provides domain knowledge of Korean government and private funding program announcement systems, evaluation criteria, and key program characteristics, including TIPS, Early-Stage Startup Package, Startup Growth Technology Development, and AI Voucher.

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# Korean Government Funding Program Domain Knowledge

## Funding Ecosystem Overview

### Classification by Administering Agency

| Category | Agency | Key Programs |
|----------|--------|--------------|
| Central Government | 중소벤처기업부 | TIPS, 예비창업패키지, 초기창업패키지, 창업성장기술개발 |
| Central Government | 과학기술정보통신부 | AI 바우처, R&D 사업, 정보통신산업진흥원 |
| Central Government | 산업통상자원부 | 산업기술개발, 소재부품장비 |
| Local Government | 서울시 / SBA | 서울형 R&D, 서울창업허브 |
| Local Government | 경기도 / 경기창조경제혁신센터 | 경기 스타트업 지원 |
| Local Government | 각 테크노파크 | Regional R&D, Commercialization Support |
| Public Institutions | KOTRA | 글로벌 액셀러레이팅, K-스타트업 그랜드챌린지 |
| Public Institutions | NIPA | 정보통신산업진흥원, AI 바우처, R&D 사업 |
| Private Sector | Major Accelerators | Sparklabs, Mash Up, Fastventures, etc. |
| Large Companies | Open Innovation | Samsung, LG, SK, Hyundai Motors, etc. |
| Global | Global | YC, Techstars, 500 Startups |

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## Detailed Program Profiles

### TIPS (기술창업투자프로그램 — Technology Startup Investment Program)

- **Administering Agency:** 중소벤처기업부 / Private Operators (AC, VC)
- **Funding Scale:** Up to 500M KRW (R&D 300M + Commercialization 200M)
- **Target:** Tech-based startups (operating for less than 7 years)
- **Core Model:** Private operator invests first → Government matching funding
- **Selection Process:** Operator recommendation → Document review → Pitch evaluation
- **Emphasis Points:** Technology innovation, global expansion potential
- **Key Success Factor:** Choosing the right operator with relevant portfolio in your industry

### Early-Stage Startup Package (예비창업패키지)

- **Administering Agency:** 중소벤처기업부
- **Funding Scale:** Up to 100M KRW
- **Target:** Pre-founders (not yet incorporated)
- **Emphasis Points:** Commercialization feasibility, idea innovation, founder capability
- **Critical Feature:** Customer interviews and market validation evidence are essential

### Initial Startup Package (초기창업패키지)

- **Administering Agency:** 중소벤처기업부
- **Funding Scale:** Up to 100M KRW
- **Target:** Startups operating for 3 years or less
- **Emphasis Points:** Actual achievements (revenue, customers), growth potential

### Startup Growth Technology Development (창업성장기술개발 — R&D Project)

- **Administering Agency:** 중소벤처기업부 / 창업진흥원
- **Funding Scale:** Up to 300M KRW (1-2 years)
- **Target:** Startups under 7 years old with R&D capability
- **Emphasis Points:** Technology roadmap concreteness, R&D expense execution plan
- **Critical Feature:** Annual technology targets and performance metrics are mandatory

### AI Voucher (AI 바우처)

- **Administering Agency:** 과학기술정보통신부 / 정보통신산업진흥원(NIPA)
- **Funding Scale:** Up to 300M KRW
- **Target:** Companies requiring AI technology adoption/development
- **Emphasis Points:** AI application scenario specificity, pre/post-adoption KPIs
- **Characteristic:** Supplier-Demand company matching structure (AI provider + AI adopter)

### Global Accelerating / K-Startup Grand Challenge (글로벌 액셀러레이팅 / K-스타트업 그랜드챌린지)

- **Administering Agency:** KOTRA / 중소벤처기업부
- **Support Includes:** Overseas VC connections, localization support, global demo day
- **Target:** Startups with intention to expand globally
- **Emphasis Points:** Global market analysis, localization strategy

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## Common Evaluation Framework

Most funding programs evaluate along these four axes:

| Evaluation Axis | Core Question | Evidence Items |
|-----------------|---------------|-----------------|
| **Technology** | How original is the technology? | Patents, TRL, competitive performance |
| **Market Opportunity** | How large and growing is the market? | TAM/SAM/SOM, CAGR |
| **Commercialization Feasibility** | Can you generate revenue? | Business model, revenue history, customer count |
| **Team Capability** | Can this team execute? | Education/experience, role distribution, track record |

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## Key Sourcing Portals

| Portal | URL | Specialty |
|--------|-----|-----------|
| **기업마당** | bizinfo.go.kr | Integrated government funding program search |
| **K-Startup** | k-startup.go.kr | Startup funding programs specialized |
| **TIPS** | tips.go.kr | TIPS operators list, announcements |
| **중소기업 통합공시** | smes.go.kr | SME announcements |
| **과기부 R&D** | ntis.go.kr | National R&D projects |
| **SBA** | sba.seoul.kr | Seoul-based companies specialized |
| **경기기업비서** | egbiz.or.kr | Gyeonggi Province companies specialized |
| **NIPA** | https://www.nipa.kr/home/2-2?tab=1 | 정보통신산업진흥원 |
| **KOTRA** | kotra.or.kr | Global expansion support |

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## Funding Program Annual Calendar (Approximate Timeline)

| Month | Key Programs |
|-------|-------------|
| Jan~Feb | 예비창업패키지, TIPS Round 1 |
| Mar~Apr | 초기창업패키지, 창업성장기술개발 Round 1, Local government projects |
| May~Jun | AI 바우처, TIPS Round 2, 글로벌 액셀러레이팅 |
| Jul~Aug | Mid-term review and Round 2 recruitment |
| Sep~Oct | 창업성장기술개발 Round 2, Local government H2 projects |
| Nov~Dec | Next-year budget-reflected announcements, Open Innovation programs |

> For exact schedules, check 기업마당(bizinfo.go.kr)

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## Review Process

```
1. Check announcement → Review eligibility requirements
        ↓
2. Write business plan (사업계획서) → Submit
        ↓
3. Document review (2~4 weeks)
        ↓
4. Pitch evaluation (Presentation, 10~20 min) ← TIPS/R&D projects only
        ↓
5. Selection announcement → Sign agreement
        ↓
6. Funding disbursement → Project execution
        ↓
7. Mid-term checkpoint / Final performance report
```

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## Program Selection Strategy

| Situation | Recommended Program |
|-----------|-------------------|
| Pre-founder, idea stage | 예비창업패키지 |
| 1-3 years old, initial revenue | 초기창업패키지, TIPS |
| Requires technology development funding | 창업성장기술개발, TIPS |
| AI technology adoption/development | AI 바우처 |
| Seoul-based, needs regional network | 서울형 R&D, SBA 프로그램 |
| Global expansion preparation | K-스타트업 그랜드챌린지, KOTRA |
| Requires corporate partnership | 대기업 오픈이노베이션 |