KOSME Supports SMEs Struggling to Finalize Contracts Despite Securing Overseas Buyers

Recruitment for 2026 Online Export Contract Support Program Participants

The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) announced on May 10 that it is recruiting companies to participate in the “2026 Online Export Platform Project: Export Contract Support,” which targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experiencing difficulties in signing export contracts with overseas buyers.

This project provides free support for the entire export process, from verifying the validity of buyer purchase inquiries to negotiating transaction terms, reviewing export contracts, and drafting agreements, through one-on-one support from trade experts. The program is characterized by its free practical support for companies that have already secured buyer inquiries to help them successfully conclude export contracts. Notably, starting this year, the scope of support has been expanded to include not only inquiries from overseas buyers discovered through Gobiz Korea, but also those that SMEs have sourced independently.

Jungjinkong Headquarters, Jinju City, Gyeongnam

Eligible applicants are companies that are currently listed or plan to be listed on Gobiz Korea, the online business-to-business (B2B) platform operated by KOSME. Companies not yet registered may also apply and will be able to receive support after completing membership registration and product listing upon selection.

A KOSME official stated, “This project aims to actively support SMEs that, despite securing purchase inquiries from overseas buyers, miss out on export opportunities due to a lack of practical experience.” He added, “We plan to recruit approximately 1,000 companies through continuous applications until the end of November this year, and will select the supported companies through a document review process based on basic requirements and disqualification criteria.”

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