2026 Small Business Support Program | How to Get Free Advertising Through Our Neighborhood Funding
Updated: June 11, 2026
wadiz <OUR Neighborhood Funding Support Program>
Second Round of Applications
Don’t Miss Out on This!
- Through the “Our Neighborhood Funding Support Program,” wadiz is providing full support—worth 800,000 won—at no costtoyou.
- We planto select at least 250 brands, with more than 50% of them being local makers based in Gyeongsang, Jeolla, Gangwon, Chungcheong, and Jeju.
- Since this is the last call for applications this year, please be sure tocomplete your application by 3:00 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026!
The second round of applications for the “Our Neighborhood Funding Support Program”—which allows small business owners in 2026 to receive benefits worth 800,000 won in advertising, promotional campaigns, and coupons at no cost to them—closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, June 22,2026.
According to wadiz data, more than 180 companies selected in the first round achieved an average revenue of 16 million won.
For this second round, we planto select at least 250 brands, with more than 50% of them being local makers based in Gyeongsang, Jeolla, Gangwon, Chungcheong, and Jeju.
If you’ve been hesitant because funding seems difficult or marketing costs are a burden, why not give the “Our Neighborhood Funding Support Program” a try now?
What is the “Our Neighborhood Funding Support Program”?
It is a funding support program exclusively for local small business owners, jointly operated by the Small Business and Market Promotion Corporation and wadiz.
It provides comprehensive support—including advertising, promotional campaigns, coupons, and training—to help small business owners who have great products but have been hesitant due to the challenges of expanding online sales channels and the burden of marketing costs enter the national market.
The biggest advantage is that you can appeal to customers based solely on the quality of your product, without the burden of inventory or fast shipping, and without facing fierce price competition.
5 Benefits of the Second Round of the Support Program
| Support Benefits | Benefits Overview | Expected Outcomes |
| Exclusive KakaoTalk Push Notifications | One push notification per company sent to 13,000 highly engaged supporters | Rapidly attract new customers (supporters) |
| Local Maker App Push | Provide additional app push notifications to businesses located in Gyeongsang, Jeolla, Gangwon, Chungcheong, and Jeju | Break through regional barriers and raise brand awareness among customers nationwide |
| Sobok Market Private Promotion | Exclusive feature page for selected companies | Expected to drive additional traffic through exposure on the wadiz main homepage |
| Crowdfunding Funding Strategy Training | Practical know-how training for crowdfunding experts | Maximizing Funding Success Rates |
| Basic Training for Absolute Beginners | Wadiz Funding Basics Training | Enhancing Understanding of Crowdfunding and wadiz |
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Eligibility and Restrictions Checklist
If you meet all three of the following conditions, you can apply right away!
| Category | Checklist | How to Obtain/Verify |
| 1. Verify Small Business Status | Is “Small Business (Small Business Owner)” listed at the top of the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) Confirmation Certificate? | Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Information System (Link) |
| 2. Verify Business Registration Status | Do you have a Business Registration Certificate? | National Tax Service HomeTax |
| 3. Check the Schedule | Are you currently running a funding or pre-order project on wadiz, or do you plan to run one between July and September? | wadiz |
There are also cases where applications are restricted.
1. Companies that were already selected and received benefits during the first round of the 2026 “Our Neighborhood” Funding Support Program cannot apply.
2. Companies that received funding through Happybean or OhMyCompany as part of the 2026 “Our Neighborhood” Funding Support Program are also ineligible to apply. (Companies that participated in last year’s support program are eligible to apply!)
Schedule
| Category |
Schedule | Notes |
| Application Submission | May 29, 2026 (Fri) – June 22, 2026 (Mon) at 3:00 PM | No additional applications accepted after the deadline |
| Announcement of Selection Results | After 5:00 PM on Monday, June 29, 2026 | Individual Notification via Email |
| Benefit Provision and Funding Process | June 29, 2026 (Mon) – September 20, 2026 (Sun) | Projects must be carried out within this period |
Since there are no plans for additional recruitment rounds this year, please review the schedule carefully and submit your application by 3:00 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Can I participate in this program concurrently with other promotional events or support programs?
A. Yes, it is possible.
Q. Can companies that participated last year apply?
A. Yes, they can. However, companies that were selected and received benefits during the first round of the 2026 “Our Neighborhood Funding” Support Program are not eligible to apply.
Q. Can each company apply for support for only one product?
A. Yes. Based on the business registration number, only one project per business is eligible for support.
Q. What kinds of products can be submitted?
A. The program is open to all products eligible for funding, with no specific category restrictions. However, since participating companies are selected through a review process, it is advantageous to submit products with sufficient market potential and appeal.
Q. Are there any out-of-pocket costs?
A. There are no costs associated with the support program. wadiz service fees will be deducted during the final settlement.
Q. Where can I ask other questions?
A. Please contact the wadiz Government Support Program Department (education@wadiz.kr), and we will respond in the order received.
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