About the Event

📅 Date: 1–3 July 2025
📍 Venue: Brussels, Belgium (Event venue near Korea-EU Research Centre: Rue de la science 14a, 1000 Brussels)

This forum aims to foster collaboration between Korean and European researchers in advanced biotechnology, within the framework of Horizon Europe.
The event will bring together 12 researchers from Korea and 24 researchers from European countries, to exchange knowledge, explore joint research opportunities, and build lasting international networks.
Alongside the 36 selected researchers (session speakers), additional attendees may include other researchers, NCPs, consultants, support officers, and stakeholders.

The forum will concentrate on Work Programme 2025 calls under Horizon Europe Cluster 1 (Health), with particular emphasis on the following Destinations: TOOL, IND, and DISEASE
Research topics list: https://k-erc.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Horizon-Europe-2025-Advanced-Biotechnology-Calls.pdf

Each selected researcher will be given a 15-minute presentation slot to introduce their research and interests.
An area for poster exhibitions will be available, allowing all participants and additional attendees to showcase their work throughout the event.

The Korea-EU Research Centre (KERC) will cover the main transportation (e.g., flight/train) and accommodation costs for all selected Korean and European participants.

Call for Applications (Korean participants)

Who can Apply: Korean researchers who are actively seeking collaboration opportunities with European counterparts in the field of Advanced Biotechnology within Horizon Europe.
Deadline to Apply: 14 May 2025, 24:00 (CET)
Selection: Up to 12 researchers will be selected to participate in the forum.
How to Apply: 👉 Submit your application here (or click the button below)

Who can Apply: European researchers who are actively seeking collaboration opportunities with Korean counterparts in the field of Advanced Biotechnology within Horizon Europe.
Deadline to Apply: 31 May 2025, 24:00 (CET)
Selection: Up to 24 researchers will be selected to participate in the forum.
How to Apply: 👉 Submit your application here (or click the button below)