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KOSME and NICE Information Service Partner to Reduce Credit and Tech Evaluation Costs for SMEs
Commercial Services · Financial Publishing/Services · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-31
KOSME and NICE Information Service have signed an agreement to offer up to 90% discounts on credit and tech evaluations, supporting SME market entry.
What Happened
Evaluation Cost Support: The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) and NICE Information Service have signed a partnership agreement. The initiative aims to significantly reduce the financial burden of credit and technology evaluations for SMEs, facilitating their entry into public procurement markets.
Discount Benefits: Companies, including those in the Youth Startup Academy, can receive up to a 90% discount on credit evaluations. Technology evaluation fees will also be reduced by 17% to 40%, lowering initial costs for growing businesses.
Practical Training and Support: The two organizations will provide practical training on evaluation procedures and credit management. They also plan to jointly promote support programs to help SMEs expand their sales channels and achieve sustainable growth.
Policy Impact: This partnership provides a crucial foundation for SMEs and startups to enter investment and public procurement markets. By enhancing evaluation capabilities and reducing costs, the agreement is expected to foster significant growth for participating companies.