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Republic of Korea: Announcement of the AX-Sprint programme to support artificial intelligence application products

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18 Mar 2026

In March 2026, the government of the Republic of Korea announced the AX-Sprint programme. The scheme provides financial support for the development and commercialisation of artificial intelligence products across various sectors.

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Implementation date

18 Mar 2026

Revocation date:

31 Dec 2027

Updated: 24 Mar 2026
Financial grant In force

Recent update from 24 Mar 2026:

On 18 March 2026, the South Korean government announced providing KRW 614 billion (USD 408.4 million) in state aid in the form of non-repayable contributions under the “AI Application Product Rapid...

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Updated: 24 Mar 2026
State loan In force

Recent update from 24 Mar 2026:

On 18 March 2026, the South Korean government announced providing KRW 140 billion (USD 93.1 million) in loans under the “AI Application Product Rapid Commercialisation Support Programme (AX-Sprint)...

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