Jungjinkong, Recruiting Companies to Participate in Structural Innovation Support Project

Opening of the Structural Innovation Support Center on the 16th

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] The Small and Medium Business Corporation (Chairman Kim Hak-do, hereinafter referred to as SBC) announced on the 16th that it is recruiting companies to participate in the newly launched structural innovation support project this year to support the successful transition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to new businesses.

The structural innovation support project targets SMEs facing rapid industrial environment changes such as digitalization and carbon neutrality, providing integrated support for ▲ business transformation for new business entry ▲ digital transformation to enhance digital capabilities ▲ fair labor transition and employment stability for workers in transitioning industries.

Participating companies will be able to establish a structural innovation roadmap based on an expert diagnosis of their structural innovation response level and customized consulting tailored to the company's level in each transition field. Subsequently, SBC plans to link sector-specific projects such as business transformation support systems, non-face-to-face service vouchers, and labor transition employment stability subsidies.

The support targets SMEs with more than three years of business experience and at least five regular employees, wishing to promote business, labor, and digital transformation. This year, 800 companies will receive diagnosis support, and 1,100 companies will receive consulting support. There is no cost burden for participating companies.

On the same day, the Gyeonggi Structural Innovation Support Center opening ceremony was held in Suwon. SBC simultaneously opened structural innovation support centers in 10 regions nationwide with high demand for new business transitions and began full-scale support. Chairman Kim Hak-do said, "It is a necessary time for policy support for companies that proactively respond to changes in economic structure and industrial environment and take the lead in structural transformation," adding, "SBC will assist in establishing customized structural innovation roadmaps for each company and link various projects to support securing future competitiveness."

At the opening ceremony of the Structural Innovation Support Center on the 16th, Chairman Kim Hak-do is giving a speech.

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