In an effort to support Korean industry, KITECH was established in 1989 as the nation’s only R&D institute devoted to supporting SMEs. Commemorating the 20th anniversary of its inception, KITECH is determined to help SMEs penetrate global markets through utmost efforts in providing SME support and developing core high technologies with commercialization potential while preparing for future markets by acquiring new industrial technologies.
Our Vision
Becoming one of the world’s top 3 leading research institutes
Marking the 20th anniversary of its foundation, KITECH is poised to become one of the best research institutes in the world equipping SMEs with advanced technologies through our advanced research and SME support.
By leading production technology innovation for SMEs, we will develop into a world class research institute comparable to the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology of Japan or the Fraunhofer Society of Germany.
Our strategies
To become a world class research institute which leads production
technology innovation in order to strengthen SMEs’ global competitiveness.
Strengthening support
for
technology-led SMEs
* Building an effective
and comprehensive
support system.
* Strengthening support
for SMEs in the global marketplace.
Strategic facilitation
of
R&D in 3 Key areas
* Focusing on
3 key
R&D areas.
* Agent for National
Strategic
Industrial Technology.
Boosting the
effectiveness of the
SME support system
* Focusing on both research
and support to strengthen SMEs’ competiveness.
* Demand-oriented
human resource
management system.
KITECH'S 4 MISSIONS
Becoming one of the world’s top 3 leading research institutes
Marking the 20th anniversary of its foundation, KITECH is poised to become one of the best research institutes in the world equipping SMEs with advanced technology through our advanced research and small and medium enterprise support.
By leading production technology innovation for small and medium enterprises, we will develop into a world class research institute competitive with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology of Japan or the Fraunhofer Society of Germany.
1 / Development of Commercialization Technology for SMEs.
To develop and commercialize advanced manufacturing technology, focusing on 3 key areas KITECH is dedicated to develop high-tech manufacturing technology that is most wanted by SMEs and at the same time can give SMEs a competitive edge in the Global market.
2 / Provision of Commercialization Technology to Manufacturing sites.
To establish a nationwide commercialization support system for the prompt delivery of technology support KITECH carries out commercialization research, locating itself in industrial areas, and operates online and offline support systems as the most effective ways to transfer the outcomes to manufacturing sites.
3 / Regional Industry Promotion through end-user focused support.
To develop regional industry through providing manufacturing site focused R&D support Tapping into our top research teams and state-of-the-art systems, new breakthrough technologies are acquired, rapidly transferred to and integrated into the design and operation of manufacturing Processes, consequently fostering technology-led SMEs.
4 / Administration of National Strategic Industrial Development.
To plan and manage National Strategic Industrial Development to strengthen national competitiveness Helping Korea to become a strong nation, KITECH has been a government agent for running a nationwide manufacturing technology development project.
Objectives
Objective
Main Function
Detail
Technology
Commercialization
Developing technology
to lead SMEs
Development of technologies to lead
technologically innovative SMEs
Developing market-
oriented technology
Development of customized technology
to strengthen SMEs
Developing technology
to reduce or eliminate
difficulties and weakness
of SMEs
Development of technology that could minimize
or eliminate technical difficulties which SMEs are facing
On-Site
Technology
Commercialization
Support
Technology support via
technology utilization,
Infrastructure and human
resource
- Provide technology consulting and information
- Development of prototype and on site
technology support
Technology
transfer to SMEs
Strengthen technology transfer, business incubation and human resource training
Leading
Region Specific
Technology
Development
Encourage and promote development of local industries via locating regional R&D centers throughout key industrial regions of Korea
Technology support to regional strategic industries via on-site R&D support
Planning and
Management of
National Strategic
Manufacturing
Technology
Developments
Development of cleaner production technology
Establishment and operation of Korea
Biotechnology Commercialization Center(KBCC)
2350 Mission College Blvd. Suite 330. Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: +1-408-980-0200 Fax: +1-408-980-0700
Mission & Objectives 
