INPACE Hub and support for partnerships between European and Korean organisations to participate in Horizon Europe calls

webinar

Supporting EU-Korea Collaboration for Horizon Europe Participation

#South Korea Horizon Europe joint application #digital innovation #Artificial intelligence AI #Cybersecurity #5G/6G #Smart Connectivity and Computing
08 July 2025 09:00 to 11:00 (Brussels)

Objectives
  • Present INPACE facilities to support EU-Korea partnerships for Horizon Europe in Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry, Space);
  • Connect Korean organisations with European partners actively seeking collaborators for upcoming Cluster 4 calls;
  • Help European organisations find relevant partners among Korean organisations;
  • Guide participants on next steps (e.g., using INPACE’s support services, joining partner searches).
 
Target audience: Korean organisations (companies, universities, RTOs) & European partners

The recording of the webinar is available here.

Agenda and speakers’ presentations:
 
Jana Vinkel, International Relations Officer at European Commission, DG CNECT
The Digital Partnership EU-Korea and the importance of research cooperation in that context
Jana introduced the strategic framework of the digital partnership, emphasising the EU’s interest in boosting technological competitiveness through international cooperation. She highlighted joint R&D areas including 6G, semiconductors, and quantum technologies. Korea’s recent association with Pillar 2 of Horizon Europe opens new channels for direct cooperation, allowing Korean entities to act as project coordinators and beneficiaries, which is crucial for inclusive, cross-continental collaboration.
 
Natalia Shakhovska, Rector of Lviv Polytechnic National University (LPNU)
 
Anita Gojanovic, Community Building and Communication Expert at Digital for Planet 
A brief overview of the INPACE Hub tools 
 
Adam Kapovits, Project and Programme Manager at Eurescom GmbH
Existing information and matchmaking/brokerage platforms regarding space and 6G topics 
 
Nazar Podolchak, Director of Lviv Polytechnic Science Park
Practical cases of developing cooperation with Korean organisations. 
 
Giacomo Inches, Senior Innovation Consultant at Martel Innovate
EU-Korea collaboration in Cloud-Edge-IoT and beyond.
 
Yale Song, National NCP Coordinator
 
Jo Gweondo, Principal Researcher at ETRI, Korean NCP for cluster 4
Work Programme 2025 calls and updates on Korean participation
 
Lee HyeonWoo, Professor, DanKook University, Korea
Vice Chair, Executive Committee, 6G Forum
Overview of the ongoing Korea-Finland joint project on Integrated Sensing and Communication 


Summary
The webinar covered various aspects of international collaboration in research and technology, focusing on the digital partnership between the EU and South Korea. Presentations highlighted ongoing joint projects, support mechanisms for Korean researchers participating in Horizon Europe, and specific research areas such as 6G, semiconductors, and quantum technologies. The discussions also included insights from academic institutions and researchers, emphasising the importance of international cooperation in advancing technological innovation and addressing global challenges.

Agenda