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AI & Enterprise
MSIT to name \'rising star\' research institute companies with stage-based support
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT will push ahead with a 2026 programme to designate outstanding research institute companies by growth stage, it said on Tuesday. The ministry will classify firms as \'rising star\' or \'star\' and provide tailored support such as commercialisation-linked R&D, intellectual property consulting, follow-on investment links and overseas investor briefings. It will accept applications through Oct. 2 and award certificates in December.
AI & Enterprise
MSIT launches series of meetings to draft sixth science and technology master plan
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT has begun a series of meetings to reflect views from research sites as it drafts the sixth national science and technology master plan for 2026 to 2030. The first session, chaired by Science and Technology Innovation Office head Park In-kyu, focused on the science and technology innovation system. Participants discussed R&D systems, strengthening competitiveness across universities, public institutes and companies, and support for young scientists.
Industry
Legal foundation set for region-led R&D system with regional science and technology advisory councils
South Korea has set a legal foundation to pursue more efficient regional research and development policy, including establishing regional science and technology advisory councils under provincial governors. The Ministry of Science and ICT said the National Assembly passed a bill on promoting region-led science and technology innovation. The law requires local governments to draw up five-year plans and allows administrative and financial support from the central government. It takes effect on Jan. 1 next year.
