Smart City/Solution Planning
2025 K-City Network Global Cooperation Program for Smart City Planning and Smart City Solution Planning
Summary
- K-City Network Global Cooperation Program provides technical support for smart city and smart solution development abroad by supporting project planning, feasibility analysis and capacity building. Projects eligible for application include new city or urban regeneration projects that seek to address urban challenges with application of smart technologies.
✓ Eligible applicants for the program include foreign governments or international organizations.
✓ Among the project proposals submitted by the applicants, the K-City Network Secretariat (hereinafter the “Secretariat”) will select a pool of projects for the “pre-consulting process,” which includes survey of the project site, discussion of the project proposal for necessary adjustment (eg scope of project), and interviews with project stakeholders. Final projects will be selected based on the evaluation of the pre-consulting results.
✓ For the final projects selected, technical assistance for smart city planning or smart solution planning will be provided along with smart city capacity-building for relevant officials or experts involved in the projects.
Purpose
The program provides support for activities as well as funding for implementation of Korea’s smart solution demonstration projects abroad, including survey of project sites, installation and operation of smart solutions/technologies/services for demonstration, and evaluation.
Summary
The K-City Network planning and establishment project is a global cooperation program that provides customized consulting services for solving problems in overseas cities through smart technology based on Korea's experience in creating and operating smart cities.
- When foreign governments and international organizations submit smart city planning or smart solution planning project proposals to the secretariat, the projects to be supported are selected through review.
- For the selected projects, Korean experts will consult with stakeholders from partner countries to establish smart city plans or smart solution plans, and provide opportunities to strengthen the smart city-related capabilities of partner country officials through invitational training.
Eligible Applicants
For cities under jurisdiction by applicants 1dog project only Can apply
* If the target site spans the jurisdiction of two or more institutions, or if there are more than one related institution, it is necessary to determine the competent authority for the project and specify the role of each institution.
Target Projects
Projects eligible for the program include projects for smart city planning and smart solution planning that seek to address urban challenges.
Scale of Support
This program supports for each individual project in planning, feasibility study and capacity building. The maximum funding for each project will be 7 million KRW.
Types of Projects
The K-City Network provides planning support for the following two types of projects.
- Smart City Planning: Support for the master plan development for smart city projects to enhance the competitiveness of new and existing cities, including plans for the phase-in implementation plans and selection of priority projects.
- Smart Solution Planning: Support for the development plan and feasibility analysis necessary for the introduction and operation of smart solutions to address specific urban challenges.
How to Apply
Application can be submitted to the KCN Secretariat by email (kcitynetwork@kindkorea.or.kr) all year around. For further information, please refer to the “Guidelines for the 2025 KCN Program for Smart City and Smart Solution Planning Projects” or contact the KCN Secretariat
(Tel) +82-2-6746-7410, +82-2-6746-7509
(e-mail) kcitynetwork@kindkorea.or.kr
☞K-City Network Planning Formulation (Korean).hwp
☞K-City Network Planning Formulation (Korean).pdf
☞Calls for Projects 2025 K-City Network Smart City Planning Project(Eng).docx
☞Calls for Projects 2025 K-City Network Smart City Planning Project(Eng).pdf
Process and Timeline
2024 K-City Network Global Cooperation Program for Smart City Planning and Smart City Solution Planning
Summary
- K-City Network Global Cooperation Program provides technical support for smart city and smart solution development abroad by supporting project planning, feasibility analysis and capacity building. Projects eligible for application include new city or urban regeneration projects that seek to address urban challenges with application of smart technologies.
- K-City Network Program supports two types of projects;
- Smart City Planning: Developing/regenerating into a smart city by adopting multiple smart solutions with land-use plan to the urban areas (Green and Brown field) (ex: smart city basic plan, master plan and etc.)
- Smart Solution Planning: Adopting smart solution for existing urban areas (ex: smart mobility, smart city operation center, and etc.)
Purpose
- The Korean government aims to support the planning, feasibility analysis, and capacity building necessary for high-priority smart city projects proposed by central or local governments of partner countries through this Program. By doing so, the government hopes to facilitate public-private cooperation between Korea and partner countries and contribute to the sustainable urban development of partner countries.
Summary
When foreign governments and organizations apply for a project proposal* for smart city development or smart solution introduction to solve urban problems, projects to be supported are selected through screening**, and Korean experts discuss the selected projects with stakeholders in the applicant country. Establish a smart city plan or smart solution plan through consultation, and provide capacity building for personnel in the applicant country through invitational training.
* Classified as 'smart city planning' to support the establishment of smart city plans for new cities or urban regeneration projects in the applicant country, and 'smart solution planning' to introduce smart solutions and review feasibility in existing cities.
** After reviewing the proposal documents, we plan to conduct preliminary consulting, including expert fieldwork and consultation with the partner country.
Eligible Applicants
For cities under jurisdiction by applicants 1dog project only Can apply
* If the target site spans the jurisdiction of two or more institutions, or if there are more than one related institution, it is necessary to determine the competent authority for the project and specify the role of each institution.
Target Projects
- K-City Network Global Cooperation Program calls for projects which seek to plan and develop a new and legacy city as a future-proof smart city from the initial stage; to regenerate declining areas or adopt smart solutions to solve urban problems.
- Priority is given to national/government-level smart city projects that are aimed at addressing urgent urban issues; projects of relatively low priority such as housing site development, Housing/building construction, or research, are discouraged.
- K-City Network Committee prioritize projects that have high possibility of realization: projects of top national priority; projects which have general plans and relevant law/regulation established; and projects with allocated national budget.
- Please specify in the application form if any Korean ministry, municipality, institution, or company was/is involved in the project.
- Please attach any agreement or letter that proves the involvement and collaboration of Korean entities for the project. However, such information and documents are only for reference purposes
- Please note that consultants for K-City Network Global Cooperation Program is selected through a separate bidding process at a later date.
Scale of Support
- This program supports for each individual project in planning, feasibility study and capacity building. The budget for each project’s planning/analysis and capacity building is supported up to 450,000 USD(600 million Korean won).
- The K-City Network Committee will decide the number of selected projects, the funding amount for each project, and the proportion of Smart City Planning and Smart Solution Planning projects based on the budget availability of the Korean government.
Types of Projects
- For a Smart City Planning project, support will be provided on establishing plans, conducting (preliminary) feasibility study, etc. for the new city development or urban regeneration carried out under the project which involves adoption of multiple smart solutions. For a Smart Solution Planning project, support will be provided on planning/feasibility study for introduction, establishment, and operation of a specific smart solution adopted under the project.
How to Apply
(Submission period) Throughout the year
※ Project proposal submitted after April 2024 will be considered for selection in the following year.
(Method of submission) Submit by email, see notice below for details
☞ 2024 K-City Network plan establishment notice (Korean).hwpx
☞ 2024 K-City Network plan establishment notice (Korean).pdf
☞ Call for Projects 2024 K-City Network Smart City Planning Project.docx
☞ Call for Projects 2024 K-City Network Smart City Planning Project.pdf
Process and Timeline
「 2023 K-City Network Program 」 Call for Projects: Project Preparation Support - Smart City Plan & Smart Solution -
Summary
K-City Network Program provides professional support on planning/feasibility analysis and capacity building for smart city development projects selected through this Call for Projects. Projects eligible for application include – but not limited to – conducting a city-level development or regeneration project by adopting multiple smart solutions* or adopting a single smart solution to tackle urban problems or to enhance efficiency of urban services.
* Adopting multiple smart solutions for smart city development/regeneration will be classified as 'Smart City'-type projects and adopting a single smart solution will be classified as 'Smart Solution'-type projects.
Purpose
The Korean government aims to support the planning, feasibility analysis, and capacity building necessary for high-priority smart city projects proposed by central or local governments of partner countries through this Program. By doing so, the government hopes to facilitate public-private cooperation between Korea and partner countries and contribute to the realization of these projects.
Summary
Central/federal governments, regional/local/municipal governments (joint consortiums consisting of central/federal government(s) and regional/local/municipal government(s)) and International Organizations may apply for support of K-City Network Program.
Eligible Applicants
K-City Network Program calls for projects which seek to plan and develop a new city as a future-proof smart city from the initial stage; to regenerate declining areas or adopt smart solutions to solve urban problems.
For cities under jurisdiction by applicants 1dog project only Can apply
* If the target site spans the jurisdiction of two or more institutions, or if there are more than one related institution, it is necessary to determine the competent authority for the project and specify the role of each institution.
Candidate Cities
● This program will support for each individual project in planning, feasibility study and capacity building. The budget for each project’s planning/analysis and capacity building ranges a minimum XNUMX USD, and up to XNUMX USD. (From XNUMX million Korean won to XNUMX million Korean won)
Scale of Support
A minimum of 3 million won to a maximum of 5 million won per individual project, such as planning/feasibility analysis and invitational training, by selecting a project to be supported
Types of Projects
Urban development type is for new city development or urban regeneration projects including multiple smart solutions. Planning, (preliminary) feasibility analysis etc., and the solution type is necessary for the introduction, construction, and operation of a specific smart solution. Planning and feasibility analysissupport
How to Apply
(Submission date) By 2023:5 on Wednesday, May 10, 18 (KST, Korean time)
K-City Network Secretariat
KIND (Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation)
Address/e-mail : K-City Network Secretariat
Application documents can be submitted by e-mail.
(e-mail) kcitynetwork@kindkorea.or.kr
☎ +82-2-6746-7480, +82-2-6746-7469
☞ 「 2023 K-City Network Program 」 Call for Projects: Project Preparation Support
Process and Timeline
2022 smart city planning establishment project
Summary
K-City Network Project Preparation Support Program provides professional support on planning/feasibility analysis and capacity building for smart city development projects selected through this Call for Projects. Projects eligible for application include – but not limited to – adopting a single smart solution to tackle urban problems or to enhance efficiency of urban services, or conducting a city-level development or regeneration project by adopting multiple smart solutions*.
*Adopting a single smart solution will be classified as 'Smart Solution'-type projects, and adopting multiple smart solutions for smart city development/regeneration will be classified as 'Smart City'-type projects.
Purpose
Korean government aims to contribute to the realization of high-priority smart city projects proposed by central or local governments of partner countries and facilitate public-private cooperation between Korea and partner countries, by providing necessary support on planning, feasibility analysis and capacity building under this Program.
Summary
Central/federal governments, regional/local/municipal governments and international organizations (joint consortiums consisting of central/federal government(s) and regional/local/municipal government(s)) may apply for support of K-City Network Program
Eligible Applicants
K-City Network Program calls for projects which seek to adopt smart solutions to solve urban problems; to regenerate declined/decaying areas; or to plan and develop a new city as a future-proof smart city from the initial stage.
For cities under jurisdiction by applicants 1dog project only Can apply
* If the target site spans the jurisdiction of two or more institutions, or if there are more than one related institution, it is necessary to determine the competent authority for the project and specify the role of each institution.
Candidate Cities
Up to seven (7) project proposals will be selected as recipients of support in planning, feasibility study and capacity building for their smart city development projects. Budget for each project’s planning/analysis and capacity building will be around 0.4 mil. USD, and up to 0.8 mil. USD. (From 200 million Korean won to 1 trillion Korean won)
(planning) Solution type supports planning and feasibility analysis necessary for the introduction, construction, and operation of specific smart solutions, and urban development type establishes upper/lower plans for urban regeneration or new city development projects including multiple smart solutions, (preliminary ) support feasibility analysis, etc.
Scale of Support
Select smart city development projects in up to 7 cities to support at least 2 million won to up to 10 billion won per individual project such as planning/feasibility analysis, invitational training, etc.
How to Apply
(Submission date) By 2022:4 on Friday, April 29, 18 (KST, Korean time)
K-City Network Secretariat
KIND (Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation)
Address/e-mail : K-City Network Secretariat
Application documents can be submitted by e-mail.
(e-mail) kcitynetwork@kindkorea.or.kr
☎ +82-2-6746-7480, +82-2-6746-7469
☞ 2022 K-City Network 스마트도시 계획수립 사업(kor)
☞ Call for Projects: 2022 K-City Network Project Preparation Support Program
Process and Timeline
* The timeline may be subject to change over the course of the program.