Eurochambres, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, is working on the implementation of the EU Business Hub – Japan and the Republic of Korea. This EU-funded programme helps EU companies active in the green and low-carbon technologies, digital solutions, and healthcare and medical equipment sectors to enter the two Asian markets by organising business missions to Japan and to the Republic of Korea between 2024 and 2027.
BUSINESS MISSION
The programme is currently inviting EU SMEs and start-ups in the clean energy technologies, smart grid, energy storage, and electric vehicles sectors to participate in the upcoming business mission:
- EU Business Hub @ Korea Smart Grid Expo, from 31 Jan. – 4 Feb. 2027, in Seoul. Application deadline: 30 October.
BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Each business mission will select up to 50 European SMEs and start-ups to kick-start their internationalisation path, with all the benefits offered by the programme:
- Hotel accommodation for four nights – in total, up to €1,000 for accommodation is covered by the programme (1 room/company for 4 nights)
- Financial support for additional customised services co-funded by the project (e.g. translation, printing, legal advice, booth decoration covered for 80% and up to €1,000).
- Coverage of the exhibitor fee at Korea Smart Grid Expo 2027.
- Business matchmaking resulting in pre-arranged in-person meetings with carefully selected enterprises in South Korea.
- Market intelligence including sectoral briefings providing valuable insights on market structure and potential opportunities.
- Cultural and linguistic support such as briefings on doing business in South Korea and support for interpretation and translation.
HOW TO APPLY
Companies can apply through the following link: EU Business Hub @ Korea Smart Grid Expo 2027 | EU Business Hub