Welcome to the official Website of the APEC SME Innovation Center.

The SME Innovation Center (SMEIC) was established in 2006, in accordance with the Daegu Initiative, as a vehicle to drive the co-prosperity and economic growth of APEC member economies, reinforcing the capacity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and serving as a platform for the expansion of regional networks.

In an era of borderless mega-competition, Innovation of SMEs is the driving force of future prosperity and economic development. In recognition of this importance, SMEIC has given a high priority on sharing experiences of innovating entrepreneurial practices and setting up a platform for international cooperation. This task has been accomplished through programs including annual Conference, Workshops and Research projects. Particularly from 2009, to encourage entrepreneurial activity, SMEIC is extending the program to providing real business opportunities for APEC SMEs.

The Small & medium Business Corporation (SBC), the government agency operating SMEIC, was established in 1979 to promote SMEs while comprehensively implementing  national policies through an extensive range of services for them. These include financial assistance, and consulting service, training, information service and international cooperation programs. With over 30 years of experience in the innovation and promotion of small and medium sized businesses, SBC strives for substantial cooperation between SMEs of Asia-Pacific region to produce tangible results.

Finally, we look forward to continued active cooperation, collaboration and greater interest on APEC SMEIC of all policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, researchers and professionals APEC-wide.