Dr.Park Young-seo,President and some researchers of KISTI have started their on-sight visiting program to SMEs on March 20th as an attempt to understand the need of SMEs on the spot and to provide 1-1 consulting services.

In 2011, Dr.Park and some of researchers from KISTI's 3 main centers, information dissemination, information and supercomputing centers, paid visit to 100 SMEs and had interview with CEOs and research staffs to learn about what they really want from pubic research institutes.

As a result of the interview with SMEs, KISTI has set up 1-1 consulting program and designated 1 researcher to 1 company who has suitable academic background for the need of SMEs. in 2012, KISTI will also visit about 50 SMEs and will provide every possible resources to support SMEs in developing new technology or advancing into new market.