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This is LUMOS, your R&D funding management automation solution.

Today, we will share some valuable information for those who are new to government-funded projects, although it might already be familiar to some.
We will cover how to find government-funded opportunities.
Many businesses have the potential and meet the qualifications to apply for government funding, but often miss these opportunities simply because they do not know how to find them.

Let us explore some useful platforms to help you find the right government-funded projects for your business.

1. K-Startup (https://www.k-startup.go.kr/)

K-Startup primarily focuses on supporting startup growth. It assists domestic and international startups and entrepreneurs in launching and scaling businesses in South Korea.
It is the leading portal for entrepreneurs seeking public funding, offering resources tailored for aspiring founders and early-stage companies. Users can find announcements in various categories including commercialization, R&D, office spaces, global expansion, hiring, policy loans, and entrepreneurship education.

2. Bizinfo (https://www.bizinfo.go.kr/web/index.do)

Similar to K-Startup, Bizinfo offers various programs to foster business growth. However, Bizinfo also hosts support programs aimed at companies with higher revenue or longer operating histories.
Bizinfo provides financial assistance, such as loans and tax incentives. It also supports technology-driven firms through research and development funding and collaboration opportunities.

3. Exito (https://exitobiz.co.kr/)

Exito is a platform that aggregates data from both K-Startup and Bizinfo. LUMOS frequently uses Exito because, unlike the official portals, it offers advanced filtering options to quickly pinpoint the specific support programs most suitable for your enterprise.

In addition, there are procurement and bid platforms like Cliwant (https://cliwant.com/), as well as weekly newsletter services like Zero to One Media (https://zerotoonemedia.com/) and Boostar (https://boostar.co.kr/support_program).

We have explored several key platforms for locating government-funded projects.
Since government announcements are highly diverse and complex, we recommend monitoring multiple channels regularly rather than relying on a single platform.

This concludes our overview on how to search for government funding opportunities.
We will return with more useful insights in our next update.

Thank you.