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Horizon Europe: A Gateway for Korean Startups to Enter Europe’s Research and Innovation Ecosystem

by Zee Cindy
August 26, 2025
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For Korean startups aiming to scale beyond Asia, Europe is opening its doors through Horizon Europe, the EU’s largest framework programme for research and innovation. With €93.5 billion (approx. USD 102 billion) running until 2027, the initiative serves more than just a funding channel. It provides structured access to partnerships, cross-border R&D networks, and new market opportunities that can integrate Korean innovation into Europe’s digital and industrial transformation.

Horizon Europe: EU’s Flagship Research Framework Welcomes Global Innovators

Horizon Europe, the European Union’s flagship research and innovation framework, is emerging as a strategic opportunity for Korean startups with international ambitions. It funds cutting-edge projects that address global challenges and strengthen Europe’s industrial competitiveness.

For startups, the value extends beyond financial support. Horizon Europe facilitates access to European expertise, cross-border collaboration, and market entry opportunities that can help transform promising ideas into globally competitive solutions.

Why Horizon Europe Matters for Korean Startups

Horizon Europe emphasizes collaboration through international consortia, bringing together startups, SMEs, universities, and research institutions from multiple countries to co-develop technologies and test them in real markets.

For Korean startups, this means direct pathways to:

  • Partner with leading European innovators in digital technologies, green energy, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.
  • Test and validate business models alongside established global players.
  • Accelerate entry into new markets while strengthening global competitiveness.

By joining these projects, Korean startups can move from domestic traction to participation in global value chains.

Online Networking Event

To help Korean startups connect with European partners, Horizon Europe will hold an online networking event:

  • Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
  • Time: 4:00 PM KST / 9:00 AM CET
  • Format/Language: Online/English
  • Registration: Free via Google Form

The session will feature an introduction to Horizon Europe, a live Q&A, and structured networking designed to link Korean startups with Slovenian and European organizations.

Slovenian companies and research institutions are actively seeking Korean partners to join Horizon Europe consortia, making this a practical entry point for collaboration.

Korea–Europe Platforms Supporting Horizon Participation

This initiative is organized by Tiko Pro, a consultancy specializing in EU funding programs, with support from the Slovenian – Korean Business Association, which promotes bilateral business and innovation ties.

By facilitating introductions and guiding startups through the application process, these partners aim to lower barriers for Korean companies entering Horizon Europe projects.

Positioning Korean Innovation in Global R&D Networks

For Korea’s startup ecosystem, Horizon Europe will serve as both a funding stream and an entry point into global research and innovation networks where Korean technologies can be tested, scaled, and embedded into international standards.

By engaging in these projects, startups gain the ability to influence emerging markets while building sustainable cross-border business models.

As cooperation between Korea and Europe in science and technology expands, Horizon Europe stands out as a structured pathway for Korean startups to participate as equal partners, positioning themselves as co-creators shaping the next wave of global innovation.

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