The general objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support the development of a technology guarantee system in Costa Rica by learning from the best practices of the Korea Technology Finance Corporation (KOTEC). Specific objectives are: (i) designing of a Costa Rican Technology Rating System (CTRS) to identify Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with innovation potential; (ii) development of the Costa Rica Technology Guarantee Scheme (CTGS) and a pilot plan for testing the CTRS in the local context; and (iii) sharing knowledge regarding South Korean innovation policy experience with specific recommendations for Costa Rica's policy makers.
Project Detail
Country
Costa Rica
Project Number
CR-T1275
Approval Date
October 1, 2024
Project Status
Implementation
Project Type
Technical Cooperation
Sector
PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
Subsector
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, CLUSTERS AND INNOVATION
Lending Instrument
-
Lending Instrument Code
-
Modality
-
Facility Type
-
Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)
-
Total Cost
USD 325,000.00
Country Counterpart Financing
-
Original Amount Approved
USD 325,000.00