Opening of the Integrated Service Portal for SMEs 'Jungso Venture 24'

Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Integration of Information and Services Previously Provided on Multiple Websites

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daeseop] Information and services provided on various websites for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small business owners will be integrated into a single portal.

On the 21st, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced the opening and pilot operation of the SME integrated service portal, "SMEVenture24." The Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs has been designated as the dedicated operating agency, and the pilot operation period will run from the 22nd to July 16th.

With the opening of SMEVenture24, applications for 63 support projects related to SMEs and small business owners, which were previously provided on individual websites, and issuance of 8 types of certificates and confirmations can now be handled in one place. Additionally, integrated login is available for 25 individually operated websites.

Information on policy funds such as loans and guarantees provided by organizations including the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency, Small Enterprise and Market Service, Korea Technology Finance Corporation, Korea Credit Guarantee Fund, and Korea Credit Guarantee Foundation Central Association can also be found at once. There is also a function to consult online with experts from the respective institutions for any inquiries.

Due to the nature of support tasks, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups has operated more than 30 websites to provide support in various fields such as startups, research and development (R&D), policy funds, smart factories, market development, and small business owners.

Policy customers of the Ministry faced inconveniences having to sign up, input information, and log in individually on more than 30 separate websites to obtain business information, apply for support projects, and issue certificates and confirmations. Additionally, there has been a continuous issue of not knowing where to find the desired information.

During the pilot operation period of SMEVenture24, the Ministry will hold various events. A total of 175 people will be selected by lottery to receive mobile Onnuri gift certificates and other prizes.

Kim Youngsik, the Ministry’s Customer Informatization Officer, said, "As a detailed task of the digital government innovation development plan for the post-COVID-19 era announced last June, SMEVenture24 is an integrated service platform for SMEs, ventures, and small business owners. We will strive to gradually improve the service to proactively provide useful services and information that help our customers."

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