EU–Korea Research & Innovation Summit

31 March 2026 | Busan, South Korea | Onsite Event

Join leading researchers, innovators, and deep-tech pioneers at the EU–Korea Research & Innovation Summit — a dynamic, researcher-led event connecting Korean breakthroughs with Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

About the Event

The EU–Korea Research & Innovation Summit, co-hosted by the Busan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (BCCEI), is designed to bridge Korean research excellence with European funding opportunities, partners, and innovation pipelines.

This event creates a unique platform where science meets scale, enabling researchers and startups to expand into the global deep-tech ecosystem.

What to Expect

• Pitch & Win
  Researchers and startups compete live for prizes and vouchers
• Expert Keynotes
  Gain actionable insights from top R&D leaders across Europe and Korea
• Build Real Consortia
  Form impactful partnerships to secure EU funding
• Evening Networking
  Connect with founders, researchers, investors, and the Busan innovation community

Event Details

• Location:
  Busan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (BCCEI)
  Conference Hall #301, Centum Green Tower
  78, Centum jungang-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
• Date: 31 March 2026
• Format: Onsite
• Contact person: Tomasz Wierzbowski – tomasz.wierzbowski@pracsis.be

Agenda Highlights

• 10:00 – Startup Pitch Pre-Selection
  5-minute pitches from participating teams
• 16:00 – 18:00 – Keynotes & Final Pitching Round
  Expert talks followed by finalist competition and awards
• 19:00 – Networking Evening
  Open networking with the wider Busan innovation ecosystem

You can access the full agenda here.

You can access the registration form here.