Are you an EIC Awardee working on semiconductors and interested in entering the Korean market? We have your back! The EU Business Hub is an EU-funded programme that supports EU companies in the green, digital and healthcare sectors to enter the markets of Japan and the Republic of Korea. Their next mission, taking place on 9-13 February 2026, will bring 50 European start-ups and SMEs to the Republic of Korea to kick-start their internationalisation path in the semiconductor sector.
Ready to take your semiconductor innovation to the Republic of Korea?
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What’s in it for you?
As part of the EU Business Hub programme, 20 business missions are organised between 2024 and 2027 (10 to Japan and 10 to the Republic of Korea), providing coaching, logistical and financial support to all participating companies. Each business mission will allow a group of 50 cutting-edge companies to benefit from extensive and tailored business coaching, strategic matchmaking and logistical support throughout their participation.
For more information on business missions and the programme, check the EU Business Hub website.
Semiconductors Korea 2026
Thanks to Semiconductors Korea 2026, 50 European SMEs including start-ups will visit the Republic of Korea and kick-start their internationalisation path in the semiconductor sector.
This business mission presents a unique opportunity for EIC-backed SMEs to establish valuable contacts, showcase their solutions, build long-lasting relationships with Korean enterprises and explore new business avenues together. The EU Business Hub provides market insights, matchmaking services, financial and tailored support to companies.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for this call, your company must meet the eligibility criteria listed here. All EIC Awardees are invited to apply for this opportunity.
Get the most out of your mission with free procurement assistance powered by SPIN4EIC
If you are an EIC Awardee pursuing procurement opportunities in the Republic of Korea (with public or private buyers) or elsewhere in the world, you could receive free assistance from the SPIN4EIC initiative. For example, the SPIN4EIC team will be available to help you leverage on business contacts made during EU Business Hub business missions.
Please reach out to us now using the contact us form (please identify SPIN4EIC in the category of your request) and we will rapidly set-up an introductory call to discuss how we can support you in your innovation procurement journey!
Check out our SPIN4EIC website for more information and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
About SPIN4EIC
SPIN4EIC is an innovative and unique flagship initiative powered by the EIC Innovation Procurement Programme dedicated to delivering valuable support services to EIC innovators. Its purpose is to enhance their ability to access procurement markets both in Europe and worldwide. The program is committed to promoting the entry of outstanding EIC innovators into procurement markets, generating broader prospects for inventive SMEs and startups. Subscribe to the SPIN4EIC Newsletter to receive all the relevant news about the initiative!
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