SMEs and Small Businesses to Receive 'Data Voucher' Support... Agreement to Be Signed Next Week

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Son Seonhee] The government announced that it will sign an agreement related to 'Data Voucher Demand Companies' on the 11th to support small and medium-sized enterprises and small business owners in purchasing data, processing, and using artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced on the 2nd that it plans to support a total of 123 billion KRW for 2,580 data voucher demand companies in relation to the Digital New Deal by distributing the 'Korean New Deal Major Project Schedule.'

Along with this, a project to convert administrative and public institutions' public information systems to cloud centers is scheduled to commence. The Ministry explained, "We will implement digital infrastructure capable of quickly responding to digital demand changes such as accelerating digital transformation and expanding non-face-to-face services, and promote the activation of the cloud industry by expanding the use of private clouds in the public sector."

In the Green New Deal sector, an eco-friendly electric vehicle exhibition (xEV TREND KOREA 2021) will be held from the 9th to the 12th. The government stated that through new car launches reflecting the latest technology, it is expected to lead the potential demand for zero-emission vehicles and contribute to the expansion of zero-emission vehicle distribution. Approximately 100 companies, including Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors, will participate in this event.

Additionally, applications for the public contest in the fields of preliminary design and content for Green Smart Future Schools will be accepted from the 7th until the 19th of next month.

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