SMBC Recruiting Suppliers for SME Innovation Voucher Program

Applications Open Until November 18

The Small and Medium Business Corporation announced on November 3 that, together with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, it is recruiting suppliers for the "2026 SME Innovation Voucher Program."

Exterior view of the Small and Medium Business Corporation in Jinju, Gyeongnam. Small and Medium Business Corporation

The Innovation Voucher Program is designed to strengthen the competitiveness of manufacturing SMEs by providing essential services in the form of vouchers. Participating SMEs can use these vouchers to receive customized services necessary for business growth-such as consulting, technical support, and marketing-from approved suppliers.

Suppliers are entities that provide practical services to companies participating in the Innovation Voucher Program. Eligible applicants include corporations, sole proprietors, universities, and research institutes registered as business entities in Korea. Recruitment covers three main areas-consulting (4 programs), technical support (7 programs), and marketing (2 programs)-for a total of 13 programs. Each supplier may apply for up to two programs per category.

In particular, starting this year, the Small and Medium Business Corporation has raised the standards for document evaluation and introduced a presentation assessment to improve service quality and strengthen the verification of suppliers’ capabilities. Additionally, incentives will be given to outstanding suppliers based on performance evaluations, while those with no achievements during the contract period will face penalties, such as restrictions on participation in the following year’s program.

Suppliers wishing to apply should submit their applications online via the Innovation Voucher Platform website by November 18. Further details can be found in the recruitment notice posted on the website.

Kang Seokjin, Chairman of the Small and Medium Business Corporation, stated, "Innovation voucher suppliers are key partners supporting the innovative growth of local SMEs," adding, "We look forward to the active participation of companies with expertise and a strong sense of responsibility."

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