Important
In Progress
[Support Program] Call for Participating Companies in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Design Scale-Up Project (until July 13)
About
Introduction to Support Programs
📌 We are recruiting companies to participate in the “Regional Design Industry Promotion Project” to strengthen the design-based innovation capabilities of local SMEs and promote the commercialization of creative design ideas utilizing regional resources! We actively support the discovery of future product ideas based on regional specialty industries and their commercialization through market validation via design convergence.
Schedule
Schedule
Check the full schedule from application to launch
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June 17 (Wed)
Start Date
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Application Period Begins
Announcement on the Busan Design Promotion Agency website
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July 13 (Mon)
Deadline
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Application Deadline
By 2:00 PM; submit via email (jds@dcb.or.kr)
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Sometime in July
Announcement of Selection
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Final Selection
To be notified individually
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July–November
Project Implementation
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Program Implementation
Training, consulting, production support, funding, etc.
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December
Project Completion
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Satisfaction Survey and Performance Management
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Eligibility
Eligibility
Who Can Participate?
This program is for companies located in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region
| ✓ | Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with their headquarters or main office located in Busan Metropolitan City, Ulsan Metropolitan City, or South Gyeongsang Province (eligible individually or as a consortium) |
| ✓ | Design firms capable of handling the entire process, including design planning, development, and prototyping |
| ✓ | (Prospective entrepreneurs) Anyone may participate, but business registration must be completed prior to signing the agreement |
| ✓ | Companies specializing in smart marine strategies or lifestyle design ideas (Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering/Marine Tourism, Marine Biotechnology, Smart Mobility, Lifestyle, etc.) |
Required Documents
· Idea Proposal
· Application Form for Program Participation
· Consent Form for the Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Information
· Letter of Intent to Participate in the Project from the Representative of the Participating Company
· Application Form for Program Participation
· Consent Form for the Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Information
· Letter of Intent to Participate in the Project from the Representative of the Participating Company
Submit if applicable
· Certificate of Registration as an Industrial Design Firm
· Other supporting documents related to the awards and work experience listed in the application, as applicable
· Other supporting documents related to the awards and work experience listed in the application, as applicable
Program Details
What are the benefits of participating?
We provide full support, from design and development to funding.
| Phase 1 | Call for Future Product Ideas Based on Regional Specialized Industries |
| → | We identify and select ideas with development potential and assess their suitability for funding. |
| Step 2 | Selection Consulting and Evaluation |
| → | We provide consulting on technology validation and concept design development, and select the companies to receive intensive support. |
| Step 3 | Training on Crowdfunding and Commercialization Goals |
| → | We provide training and consulting for the three final selected projects. |
| Step 4 | Market Launch Support |
| → | We provide support for planning and creating detailed product pages and producing promotional videos for funding campaigns. |
| Step 5 | Crowdfunding Campaign |
| → | We provide promotional and marketing support to ensure a successful funding campaign. |
Participation Benefits
Benefit 1. Funding and Advertising Support
The three companies ultimately selected for this support program will receive
will receive wadiz’s special training, consulting, and product page creation services, along with crowdfunding advertising and marketing support.
Example of Advertising Support
App Push
Funding Package
Benefit 2. Product Detail Page Creation
We’ll create a product detail page that effectively showcases your product’s strengths.
Story Planning
- Story Planning Based on Maker Interviews
Photography
- Basic studio (horizon-type for cutout shots)
- Shooting time (standard): 3 hours
- Number of retouched shots (including cutouts, detail shots, and GIFs): 15
Design
- Standard resolution: 20,000 pixels
Other
· Reward design (structure) guide provided upon request
· Two rounds of revisions each for planning and design
· Review and revision period of up to 30 days after submission
· Assistance with filling out the “Story” tab in the Maker Studio information section
· Items not listed (such as outdoor shoots, external studio rentals, and model casting) will incur actual expenses.
You will receive one-on-one consulting with a consultant who possesses expert knowledge of wadiz and crowdfunding.
Consulting Topics
· How to plan your product detail page
· How to write News to engage potential customers
· How to design product trial programs and events
· How to write News to engage potential customers
· How to design product trial programs and events
Consulting Format
· 3 sessions of 1 hour each per company (online)
Apply Now
Application Deadline: By 2:00 PM on Monday, July 13, 2026
Contact: Busan Design Promotion Foundation, Corporate Support Team
051-790-1042/1035
jds@dcb.or.kr
The wadiz Customer Service Center cannot answer questions regarding this support program.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Are there any eligibility restrictions?
A. Only small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with their headquarters or main offices located in Busan Metropolitan City, Ulsan Metropolitan City, or South Gyeongsang Province, as well as specialized design firms capable of handling the entire process—including design planning, development, and prototyping—are eligible (applications may be submitted individually or as a consortium).
Q. How will I be notified of the selection results after applying?
A. After the application deadline, the Busan Design Promotion Institute will individually notify selected makers following the evaluation process.