About the Event

Draft Agenda:

📅 Date: 1–3 July 2025
📍 Venue: The Hotel Brussels (Bd de Waterloo 38, 1000 Bruxelles)

1st July (18:00~20:30): Networking Reception & Opening
2nd July (9:00~20:00): Researchers Forum Day 1
3rd July (9:00~17:00): Researchers Forum Day 2

Overview:

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 (including associate 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. (up to 50~60 ppl. in total)

Focus Area:

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

Program Highlights:

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.

Support Provided:

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.

Previous edition:

Archive: https://k-erc.eu/2025/04/horizon-europe-category/24104/

Call for Applications (Korean participants)

Applications are now closed (Deadline: 14 May 24:00 CET)
The selected participants will be announced soon.

Call for Applications (European participants)

Who can Apply: European researchers who are actively seeking collaboration opportunities with Korean/European partners 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)

*For additional attendees (other than 36 selected researchers) interested in the Researchers’ Forum or the Opening Reception, registration will open in June.

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(Call for Applications) Korea-EU Horizon Europe Researchers Networking Forum on Advanced Biotechnology (July 2025)