Korea-LAC Tech Corps Program
Knowledge Partnership Korea Fund for Technology and Innovation
The Korea-LAC Tech Corps Program is an initiative led by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), with funding from the Knowledge Partnership Korea Fund for Technology and Innovation. The program strengthens public institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) through education and technical collaboration with Korea and supports innovation projects in the region in the areas of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
Component 1: LAC Tech Corps (Scholarships for Public Officials)
Pursue a Master’s Degree in Korea – Fully Funded
This component awards up to 26 scholarships to mid-level public officials from LAC to pursue an 18-month master’s degree in Public Management, Public Policy, or related fields with an ICT focus at leading Korean universities.
| What the Scholarship Covers | Eligibility Criteria | Is This For You? |
| Full tuition fees Living and travel expenses Additional benefits as defined by the program | Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance Minimum 5 years of full-time public sector experience (post-degree) English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS certification required) Must be 40 years old or younger at the time of application | You work for a public institution in Latin America or the Caribbean You have a solid track record in public service You’re looking to strengthen your leadership with cutting-edge ICT tools |
Ready to take the next step? Reach out: techcorps@iadb.org
Component 2: Korea Tech Corps (Technical Support for ICT Projects)
Host a Korean ICT Expert for 12 Months
This component brings Korean professionals with ICT expertise to support innovation projects in public institutions, private companies, or civic organizations across LAC. These professionals are hired by the IDB as consultants and embedded in your team.
What they do:
- Collaborate on the design and implementation of ICT-related initiatives
- Share knowledge and best practices from Korea
- Deliver tailored, tech-based solutions to address local challenges
Who can apply:
- Public institutions or agencies
- Civic organizations
- Private sector companies in LAC
Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) is now open and should include:
- Description of the innovation or ICT project
- Anticipated value added by KTC participation
- Activities planned for the Korean consultant
- Desired profile of the KTC professional
- Availability of staff proficient in English for collaboration
Note: Participating organizations must sign a collaboration agreement with the IDB prior to the consultant’s assignment.
Contact Us
Interested in applying or hosting a Korean Tech Corps consultant? Have any questions?
Email us at techcorps@iadb.org
Let’s build better public institutions and foster tech-driven innovation across Latin America and the Caribbean.