The Korea Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups Agency announced on July 13 that it has begun accepting applications for the third round of the Performance Certification (EPC) program.
The Performance Certification program is designed to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with technological capabilities in entering the public procurement market. It aims to objectively verify and certify the performance of technology development products created by SMEs, enabling public institutions to trust and purchase these products.
Products certified for quality through this program can be eligible for direct contracts with public institutions and are prioritized for purchase, providing benefits for entering the public procurement market.
The application period runs from July 13 to July 24, and interested SMEs can apply online through the Comprehensive Public Procurement Information Network (SMPP). Detailed eligibility requirements and procedures can be found on the Ministry of SMEs and Startups website and the SMPP.
Earlier, Hanyuwon announced in March that it would implement the 'Public Institution Verification Support Project for Technology Development Products' to assist companies seeking to enter the public procurement market.
Lee Tae-sik, CEO of Hanyuwon, stated, “The Performance Certification program is a system that supports capable SMEs in securely entering the public procurement market. We hope for significant interest and active participation from SMEs with excellent technology development products.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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