The Small Enterprise and Market Service (SEMS) has begun accepting applications for the "2026 Youth Employment-Linked Funds (Agency Loan) for the 3rd Quarter," a policy fund designed to support youth entrepreneurship and the retention and expansion of youth employment. Applications will be accepted until the allocated budget is exhausted, with the application process opening on July 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

• *Support Targets and Eligibility Requirements**
• The support targets are small business owners who meet at least one of the following three requirements as of the application date:
• The representative is a young person aged 39 or younger, and the business was established less than three years ago.
• Small business owners whose workforce consists of 50% or more young employees.
• Business owners who have newly hired at least one young employee within the past year and have maintained that employment to date.

Important Notes on Loan Approval and Budget Exhaustion Applying does not immediately guarantee loan approval. The "Policy Fund Support Target Confirmation Letter" issued during the application process merely verifies eligibility to apply for policy funds and does not serve as a guarantee of loan approval or financial institution guarantees. The confirmation letter is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. Additionally, since policy funds are disbursed within the annual budget and in the order of loan execution, even eligible applicants cannot receive additional support once the budget is fully exhausted.

Direct Application and Sanctions Warning The Small Enterprise and Market Service has repeatedly emphasized that policy funds must be applied for directly by the applicant in person. Applying for a loan through a third party may result in disadvantages such as loan recovery or restrictions on the use of new policy funds, and there is a risk of exposure to phishing or illegal brokers, requiring extra caution. Furthermore, if it is confirmed that loan funds were used for purposes other than the financing objective, false documents were submitted, or funds were obtained through improper means, sanctions may be imposed, including loan recovery and future restrictions on the use of policy funds.

Application Preparation and Procedure Small business owners preparing to apply must review the "2026 Small Business Policy Fund (Agency Loan) Youth Employment-Linked Funds 3rd Quarter Application Guide" and the common application forms before applying for the funds, and then apply according to the prescribed procedures.

[This article was written using AI. It was produced based on publicly available announcements and informational materials, and applicants are strongly advised to verify application eligibility, detailed requirements, required documents, and loan availability through the latest announcements and review results from the relevant authorities. The applicant bears full responsibility for the final application and use of the funds.]