Korea’s 2026 Overseas Exhibition Individual Participation Support Program for Middle East-Affected Companies is accepting applications. Managed by the Korea Federation of SMEs (KBIZ), the program is intended to help eligible SMEs pursue overseas buyers through individually selected trade exhibitions.
Key dates and program facts
- Program: 2026 Overseas Exhibition Individual Participation Support for Middle East-Affected Companies
- Managing organization: Korea Federation of SMEs (KBIZ)
- Opening date: July 27, 2026
- Deadline: August 31, 2026, on the program-specific SME Overseas Exhibition Portal listing
- Support format: Individual participation in overseas exhibitions
- Status: Recruiting as of August 2, 2026
There is a deadline discrepancy. The SME24 policy page displays an application period through December 31, 2026, while the program-specific listing on the SME Overseas Exhibition Portal displays August 31. Applicants should work to the earlier August 31 date and check the live application page and attached notice immediately before submission.
Who should review the program
The program may be relevant to Korean SMEs facing export, transaction or logistics disruption connected with Middle Eastern markets and seeking replacement or expanded overseas sales channels. The exact damage test, SME qualification, eligible exhibition scope and restrictions on overlapping subsidies must be checked in the attached official notice. The program title alone does not establish eligibility.
Documents to prepare
- Valid SME certification and business registration documents
- Evidence of Middle East-related disruption, such as export records, contracts, cancellation notices or shipping-delay records
- Official information and cost quotations for the intended overseas exhibition
- A participation plan covering target buyers, meeting goals and post-show sales activity
- Information on any other public support covering the same costs
How to apply
Search for the program name in the business application section of the SME Overseas Exhibition Portal, sign in, and open the program-specific application. Review the current deadline and attachments, enter the company, damage, exhibition and participation-plan information, and upload the required evidence. Save the submission confirmation and application number.
How to make the application stronger
Describe the disruption with verifiable dates, transactions and amounts rather than relying on a general statement that sales declined. Explain why the selected exhibition matches the product and target market, identify prospective buyers where possible, and set out a concrete follow-up plan after the event.
Confirm the funding cap and eligible costs in the notice
The public list view does not expose a reliable funding ceiling or detailed eligible-cost table. Applicants must confirm whether booth rental, construction, freight, interpretation or other expenses qualify, as well as any company contribution and reimbursement rules, in this program’s own notice and application screen. Funding figures from similar regional programs should not be assumed to apply.
Contact and official sources
The portal lists the KBIZ International Trade Office at +82-2-2124-3296 and intlteam@kbiz.or.kr.
This article was prepared from official pages available on August 2, 2026. Eligibility, covered expenses, documents and dates may change; verify the latest notice before applying.