Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Awards for Contributions to Promoting SME Convergence... Applications Open Until the 7th of Next Month

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] The Ministry of SMEs and Startups will award individuals and organizations that have contributed to building networks between companies and promoting a culture of exchange and cooperation.

On the 11th, the Ministry announced that it will accept applications for the "SME Convergence Promotion Merit Award" with these criteria until the 7th of next month.

The award categories are divided into three areas: open innovation, technology convergence, and the spread of a collaborative culture. The Korea Federation of SMEs Convergence, the organizing institution, will verify eligibility and conduct the award evaluation process before recommending candidates to the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, which will make the final selection in consultation with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

The awards include approximately 50 honors such as orders and medals, the Presidential Citation, the Prime Minister's Citation, and the Minister of SMEs and Startups Citation. The awards will be presented at the opening ceremony of the "2021 SME Convergence Expo" scheduled for November.

Applications can be submitted by mail or email. Detailed information and application documents can be found on the Ministry of SMEs and Startups website and the Korea Federation of SMEs Convergence website.

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