MKD Selected for Multiple 2026 Government Programs, Accelerating Its Growth as a Deep-Tech AI Company

MKD Co., Ltd. has secured a series of prestigious government program selections in early 2026, marking a period of accelerated recognition and institutional support for the company's enterprise AI technology. Among the key programs, MKD was selected for the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund's Little Penguin Program, designated as a supplier for the 2026 AI Solution for All Startup Project, added to the AI Youth Startup Voucher supplier pool, and chosen for NVIDIA's global Inception Program — all within the span of a few months.

The Korea Credit Guarantee Fund's Little Penguin Program is a specialized support initiative for high-growth, innovative startups with strong technological foundations. Being selected for this program provides MKD with credit guarantee support and access to growth-stage resources, reinforcing its financial stability as it scales its AI operations.

These selections come on the back of a remarkable growth trajectory for MKD since its founding in August 2025. In under a year, the company has built its own enterprise closed AI platform (Keural), developed independent model architectures (KeuralMoE and KeuralVisionEncoder), secured GPU computing support from the government, established a corporate research institute, and successfully delivered AI solutions across sectors including testing and certification, maritime engineering, and telecommunications.

The cumulative recognition from government programs reflects both the technical depth of MKD's AI platform and the company's growing influence in Korea's AI ecosystem. With an expanding team of AI researchers holding advanced degrees and a portfolio of real-world enterprise deployments, MKD is positioning itself as a homegrown deep-tech AI company with global ambitions.

"Each of these program selections is not just recognition — it's fuel. They accelerate our ability to invest in research, expand our team, and deliver increasingly powerful AI solutions to our clients," said a representative from MKD.