The Gyeonggi Province Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA) is partnering with Pyeongtaek City to support the growth of women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
GBSA announced Thursday that it is recruiting participants for the "2026 Pyeongtaek City Women's Business Competitiveness Enhancement Support Program" through the 19th of this month. The initiative is part of Gyeonggi Province's broader policy to foster women-led enterprises. It aims to establish a foundation for sustainable growth by providing tailored support to women-led firms that face challenges in marketing and management strategy.
Eligible applicants are women-led small and medium-sized manufacturing companies headquartered or operating factories in Pyeongtaek. Companies run by female CEOs or female co-CEOs may apply. GBSA will select five companies through screening and provide each with up to 8.2 million won (70% of total costs).
Support is offered in four areas: management strategy, product commercialization, marketing, and workplace environment improvement. Each company can freely select up to three tasks, enabling customized assistance.
In detail, the management strategy track provides consulting and training to help companies set business direction and strengthen marketing capabilities. The product commercialization track covers costs ranging from mechanical and mold design to prototype production, while the marketing track supports sales channel development activities such as online exhibitions, product photography, and social media advertising. The workplace environment track funds the construction of facilities for female employees, including nursing rooms and lounges.
The program's effectiveness has already been demonstrated. Ecoment Co., a participant last year, secured new customers in the 20s and 30s age groups through new product launches and online marketing support. By establishing a sales base on its own shopping mall and online platforms, the company generated more than 400 million won in additional revenue.
The selection process proceeds in order of document review, on-site inspection, and presentation evaluation. Companies that have not been selected for other Pyeongtaek City support programs within the past five years receive a five-point bonus in the document review.
"The key is helping female entrepreneurs ensure that their delicate innovation and potential are not stopped by practical barriers in the management field," said Kim Gil-ah, head of the Balanced Development Division. "We will provide comprehensive support so that female business leaders can grow into key players in the regional economy."
Companies wishing to participate can apply online through the Gyeonggi Business Secretary website by the 19th.
