Programs
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Original Technology
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Nuclear Technology
Bio & Medical Technology Development Program
Supporting core technologies in bio and advanced bio—new drugs, medical devices, precision medicine, and brain research—for public health and well-being.
Research areas: 11 areas, including the development of new drugs and next-generation medical technology
Eligibility: Researchers at universities, hospitals, and government-funded and private research institutes
Summary: Consists of 48 subcategory projects, including the development of new drug pipelines and next-generation medical equipment platform technology
Period: 2–10 years
Funding: KRW 100 million – 10 billion (USD 91 thousand – 9.09 million*) per project per year
* approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,100 KRW
Nano-Material Technology
Driving future industries and upgrading core sectors by securing global-class source technologies, strengthening research infrastructure, and accelerating commercialization
Research areas: Materials with extreme properties for various structures and environments, materials for the control of quantum alchemy, ICT materials to overcome scaling limits, materials to augment the human senses
Eligibility: Researchers involved with industry-university-research cooperative efforts
Summary: Provide R&D expenses
Period: Around 6 years (3+3)
Funding: Approximately KRW 1.500 billion (USD 1.364 million*) per research group per year
* approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,100 KRW
Pioneering Convergence Science and Technology Development Program
Identifying and securing source technologies in emerging and convergent technologies with high potential for shaping future societal change and pioneering new markets
Research areas: Those areas which have the capacity to solve problems faced by humans and communities and create new value, through expansion of the convergence of studies not only with S&T, but the humanities, social sciences, cultural studies and arts as well
Eligibility: Researchers at universities and government-funded research institutes/companies
Summary: Provide R&D expenses
Period: Approximately 5 years (dependent on project)
Funding: Approximately KRW 500 million (USD 455 thousand*) per project
* approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,100 KRW
Next-Generation Information Computing Development Program
Strengthening foundational software R&D—distinct from conventional IT—to ensure long-term national competitiveness
Research areas: Research areas will include overall & subcategory projects in four areas: system SW (ultra-high-performance system SW and applied SW), SW engineering, information and intelligence systems and HCI
Eligibility: Researchers at universities and government-funded and private research institutes
Summary: Provide support for system SW, SW engineering, information and intelligence systems and HCI
Period: 5 years (3+2)
Funding: KRW 200 million – 3 billion (USD 182 thousand – 2.727 million*) per project per year
* approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,100 KRW
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-Net-zero response fine dust reduction technology development project
·Program objective
-Improving the quality of life of the people by securing innovative fine dust reduction source technologies to proactively respond to future atmospheric environment changes according to the 2050 carbon neutral scenario
·Program details
-Article 13 of the Framework Act on Science and Technology (Science and Technology Forecasting)
-5th Basic Science and Technology Plan (2023-2027)
-Basic Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth for Climate Crisis Response (March ’22)
-2050 Carbon Neutrality Scenario (October ’21)
-Ministry of Science and ICT Fine Dust R&D Promotion Strategy ('20~'24) (June 2020)
* approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,100 KRW
Public Safety Emergency R&D 2.0
To facilitate problem-solving and prevention by supporting research and development (including demonstration) and practical application, enabling prompt responses to various unexpected disaster and safety issues
Research Period : 2025-2029
Total Research Budget : KRW 4.45 billion
Project Budget : Approximately KRW 900 million per project per year
Eligibility: Researchers at universities, government-funded and private research institutes
Radiation Technology
Pioneering game-changing radiation-based technologies in future high-value fields—such as advanced materials, medicine, space, environment, and semiconductors—where such technologies remain underutilized
Research areas: Radiation engineering technology, radiation biomedical technology, state-of-the-art non-destructive diagnostic technology, and radiation damage prediction and reduction technology
Eligibility: Government-funded research institutes, universities, and companies
Summary: Provide research expenses (100% contribution)
Period: 3 years, 5 years (2+3)
Funding: Approximately KRW 255 million (USD 232 thousand*) per project per year
* approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,100 KRW
Nuclear Energy R&D Program
Fostering international joint research with advanced and emerging nuclear nations to acquire cutting-edge technologies and strengthen Korea’s nuclear export capabilities
Research areas: R&D related to nuclear power
Eligibility: Government-funded research institutes, universities, and companies
Support details
| Classification | Support |
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| Nuclear safety | Further and develop technology and strengthen its field applications to improve the safety of active nuclear plants with a focus on the public’s livelihood and safety (KRW 39.028 billion) |
| Future reactor system | Develop core technology for a 4G nuclear power system (Gen-IV) with improved nuclear nonproliferation, economic value, safety and sustainability (KRW 18.55 billion) |
| Nuclear fuel cycle | Develop core technology for nuclear fuel cycle based on nuclear nonproliferation and international competitiveness to ensure sustainable development of nuclear power (KRW 45,653 million) |
| Original nuclear technology | Develop core original technology that has a significant effect on the preoccupation of technology in the nuclear sector and secure advanced nuclear technology (KRW 6.606 billion) |
※ Funding amount may change upon agreement between nations.
Period: Approximately 5 years (3+2)
Funding: KRW 100 million–17 billion (USD 91 thousand–15.455 million*) per project per year
* approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,100 KRW