Ministry of Science and ICT South Korea
The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) is the government ministry responsible for science, technology, and information and communications technology (ICT) in South Korea. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Sejong City, the MSIT sets, manages, and evaluates national science and technology policy, supports R&D, develops human resources, and oversees the ICT industry in South Korea. Industries it has a preference for include Diversified Conglomerates, Financial Services, Healthcare, Healthcare Specialist, Information Technology, Software/Internet, IT Services, Marketing/Advertising, Media (Text; Video; Audio), Telecoms & Data, Telecoms & Media, and Transportation Services. Verticals it has a preference for include Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning, Augmented Reality (AR) / Virtual Reality (VR), IoT (Internet of Things), and Robotics. First-time funds may be considered.