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Korea Institute of Advancement of Technology (KIAT)

South Korean organisations participating in international R&D projects are eligible for funding through our Network projects, Globalstars, Eurostars and Clusters programmes. If you are based in South Korea and seeking funding for an R&D project, your first point of contact is with the Korea Institute of Advancement of Technology (KIAT). KIAT supports South Korean organisations interested in international collaboration giving them access to expertise and supporting their growth.

Funding and support available

Partner search

KIAT can help you to find project partners by contacting other national funding bodies in Eureka’s network (consisting of over 45 member countries). For more information on how to find project partners, contact KIAT or consult the Enterprise Europe Network’s (EEN) online database.

Advice services and support tools

KIAT offers advice and support from concept to commercialisation for organisations collaborating on international R&D projects. KIAT also has an associated organisation based in Europe that assists Korean SMEs: the Korea – Technology Advisory Group (K-TAG). K-TAG is formed of engineering experts based in Europe who can provide advice and information about R&D cooperation for South Korean organisations.

Funded programmes and schemes

  • Eureka Clusters: Take part in industry-led communities for research and development
  • Eurostars: Funding for international SME-led research and development
  • Globalstars: Access new markets with global research and development
  • Investment Readiness: Scale up with corporate partners in Europe and beyond
  • Network Projects: Flexible programme for international research and development cooperation

Please see our resource on what programmes are funded in each country for more information.

We recommend that you get in touch with your national contact to talk about funding options even if a programme is listed as not funded. There might still be funding available.

In the absence of any national funding support, it is still possible to participate in a project by self-funding.

Contacts

Team member
Youngji Tak
National Project Coordinator

South Korea at a glance

54

Amout of Public - Private Investment Mobilised

6,750

Number of Projects Involving Organisations

40

Number of Partipants

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