Support Program for College Innovation

To enhance the quality of higher vocational education and cultivate future skilled professionals by supporting structural reforms driven by self-initiated innovation plans developed by junior (technical) colleges

 Eligible Institutions: Junior colleges as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the Higher Education Act that meet the program’s participation criteria

  * Institutions classified as financially at-risk or without certification are excluded

 Details: 

 1) Support the establishment of a foundation for institution-led innovation in line with the restructuring of the university support system under the Regional Innovation System and Education (RISE)

 2) Promote appropriate institutional right-sizing in response to demographic changes and foster talent aligned with industry and regional demands

 3) Strengthen institutional accountability through enhanced performance-based management