KIST Jeonbuk Branch Supports Commercialization of SMEs Using Carbon Composite Process Equipment

KIST Jeonbuk Branch

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Tae-in] KIST Jeonbuk Branch (Branch Director Hong Jae-min) announced on the 4th that it will promote customized corporate support to accelerate the commercialization of carbon composite materials for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies in the province, and will carry out the 2020 'Support Project for Commercialization of SMEs Utilizing Carbon Composite Process Equipment.'

The 'Support Project for Commercialization of SMEs Utilizing Carbon Composite Process Equipment' is a project aimed at SMEs and mid-sized companies in the province, supporting the development of commercialized products and market entry for SMEs by utilizing the expertise of the Composite Materials Technology Research Institute at KIST Jeonbuk Branch and manufacturing and component molding equipment.

Support is available for SMEs and mid-sized companies in Jeonbuk province engaged in carbon material manufacturing and processing, carbon composite intermediate material manufacturing, and component molding technology, either individually or in consortiums of two or more companies. Approximately four companies or four consortiums will be selected in total.

Jeonbuk Province is evaluated to have contributed to strengthening corporate competitiveness by reducing equipment costs for SMEs through customized corporate support for four companies in the province last year, as well as supporting customized technology commercialization, product improvement, and development of new products and prototypes.

A Jeonbuk Province official stated, "To provide some support to local SMEs struggling due to the impact of COVID-19, this year's project plans to expand the support scale from the original four tasks to six."

Meanwhile, the application period for the 2020 Support Project for Commercialization of SMEs Utilizing Carbon Composite Process Equipment is until the 7th. Applicants can download the application form from the KIST Jeonbuk Branch website and submit it to the administrative team of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology.

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