The Incheon Metropolitan Government is recruiting companies for the second round of its "2026 Social Economy Growth Support Program." The program aims to strengthen the self-sustainability of social economy enterprises and will select approximately 30 participants.
Eligible applicants include (preliminary) social enterprises, (social) cooperatives, (preliminary) village enterprises, and self-sufficiency enterprises based in Incheon. Pre-entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, and corporations hoping to enter the social economy sector can also apply.
Selected companies will first receive a detailed business model (BM) diagnosis. Following BM advancement consulting that reflects social values, tailored follow-up support will be provided based on each company's capabilities and growth stage.
The follow-up support program consists of three tracks. The first is "IP-based Commercialization," which helps secure core patents and intellectual property rights. The second is "Corporate Certification," which supports social enterprise, social venture, and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification as well as government research and development (R&D) contract acquisition. The third is a "Selective" track that assists with website development and the establishment of research departments.
Applications can be submitted through the Incheon Social Economy Support Center's website or via QR codes on promotional posters until the 24th. Detailed inquiries can be directed to the center's policy consultation team.
"Social economy enterprises are valuable partners that fill gaps in society while achieving economic growth," said Kim Sang-gil, head of Incheon's Economy and Industry Division. "We expect this program to provide practical help in strengthening regional companies' competitiveness and securing their self-sustainability."