Korea recognizes SMEs that excel in technology and management innovation through two complementary certifications: Inno-Biz (이노비즈) and Main-Biz (메인비즈). KOBDi surfaces these in each Business Profile → Certification to verify recognition at a glance.
What you can see in Business Profiles
- Type of Certification (Main-Biz or Inno-Biz)
- Industry
- Published Year
- Expiration
Main certification families (quick map)
- Inno-Biz (이노비즈) — technology-driven innovation and commercialization readiness.
- Main-Biz (메인비즈) — management/organizational innovation and operational excellence.
Why this matters
These certifications are government-recognized signals of an SME’s innovation capability (technology and/or management), helping investors, partners, and buyers assess maturity and growth readiness.
Coverage in KOBDi: The KOBDi database includes companies certified as Inno-Biz and/or Main-Biz. This information appears on each Business Profile page, and certified companies can be found via the KOBDi Korea Industry Search.