KIC Europe
Korea Innovation Center Europe
supported by Korea Ministry of Science and IT and National Research Foundation
2026 Strategic Programs
A reorganized portfolio dedicated to high-impact AI and R&D-to-Business tracks.
K-AI 2Unicorn Factory
Accelerating AI Global Scale-up
Focused on making K-AI a dominant force in the EU market by linking high-potential startups with infrastructure, investment, and market demand.
Invest Connect
Global VC mentoring & EU public funding matching.
Market Connect
Strategic entry through B2B exhibitions & B2C pop-ups.
K-R&D 2Business Lab
R&D to Global Commercialization
Turning national R&D achievements into economic value by validating technology through PoCs with European global giants.
Tech Proof
Field-testing with partners like Mercedes-Benz & Bosch.
Tech Incubate
Joint incubation with Fraunhofer & EIT Digital.
KIC Europe 2EU Platform
The Hub of Tech-Innovation Network
Establishing Korea's unique representative status in the EU through high-level forums, community building, and policy support.
Inno Gate
G-KIC collaboration & Horizon Europe helpdesk.
Inno Forum/Club
Expert networking and membership-based communities.
By building a life-cycle innovation ecosystem and leading the collaborative innovation model, KIC Europe will do its role of bringing mutual growth.
What We Offer
Comprehensive support for investment, market entry, and strategic networking across Europe.
Investment
Attraction
EU Public & Private Funding
R&I Funding Support
Comprehensive support for target companies to access Horizon Europe and Korea-Germany joint R&D funding.
VC/AC Matching & Pitching Roadshow
Strategic networking and pitching opportunities with European private and public investors.
Market Discovery
Testbed to enter the EU market
International Startup Exhibitions
B2B meeting support for premier events like VIVA Tech and IFA.
B2C Pop-up Store
Real-world market validation and consumer feedback in major EU cities.
Consulting &
Networking
Mentoring, Promoting & Support
EU/Germany Incorporation Services
Professional legal and administrative support for setting up local entities.
Connecting Market Leading Partners
Strategic bridge to industrial leaders and research institutes.
Academy & Forum Operation
Specialized training on EU regulations, GDPR, and business culture.
KIC Club Operation
Membership-based community for peer-to-peer networking and shared infrastructure.
News & Events
「Brainpool Program: Global Talent Recruitment for R&D Excellence in Korea」
The Brain Pool (BP) and Brain Pool Plus (BP+) programs are initiatives by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) designed to attract outstanding overseas researchers to South Korea....
「KIC Europe Successfully Concludes the 6th UCAN Forum in Copenhagen」
6th UCAN Forum: Korean Young Researchers Career Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 10:00–14:00 Location: Scandic København, Copenhagen The 6th UCAN Forum, held in Copenhagen on Saturday, February 21st, successfully concluded with enthusiastic participation. It was a...
「KIC Europe Joins K-Innovation GO2EU LaunchStore at AsiaBerlin Summit 2025」
Thrilled to have joined the K-Innovation GO2EU LaunchStore B2C program at AsiaBerlin Summit 2025!It was inspiring to connect with two standout Korean startups:🍼 LittleOne – Smart parenting solutions for global families👉 Click and explore their smart bottles:...
「KIC Europe Successfully Participates in IFA 2025 with 10 Korean Startups」
✨ KIC Europe successfully participated in IFA 2025 in Berlin.Together with 10 innovative Korean startups, we showcased cutting-edge technologies, promoted their solutions, and facilitated valuable B2B meetings with global partners. As a result, participating companies...
「KIC Europe to Host IFA Special Event」
“Fast Talks & New Faces” – A Platform for Innovation and Networking KIC Europe GmbH will host the IFA Special Event “Fast Talks & New Faces” on Friday, 5 September at 7:00 PM at its Berlin Friedrichstraße office. Organized in collaboration with AsiaBerlin,...
「KIC Europe and EIT Digital Discuss Collaboration」
We recently held in-depth discussions with EIT Digital regarding future collaboration opportunities.Dr. Jongwoon Hwang and Dr. Mi Jang from KIC Europe met with EIT Digital, a prominent European initiative dedicated to advancing digital innovation. We would like to...
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