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THE STAGE — AND THE PRIZE
The centerpiece is the MeetUp Pitch Event at Civic Hall, organized with the NY Tech Alliance: the ten strongest companies from the cohort pitch in front of one of New York's largest communities of founders, investors and operators. The best pitch wins a fully funded place at ATLAS NEXT 2027 in Beijing, flights and accommodation included.

What is this about?
EU Business Hub @ KIMES 2027 will select up to 50 European SMEs to visit the Republic of Korea to kick-start their internationalisation path in the Healthcare and Medical Equipment sector. The EU Business Hub will provide an EU Pavilion – with a booth for each participating company – at the KIMES 2027 exhibition, a valuable platform for companies to showcase their products and services, demonstrations, networking and customer acquisition.

The business mission will take place from 17 to 21 March 2027 and provides an excellent opportunity for networking and connecting with potential Korean business partners and industry leaders. At the EU Pavilion, a dedicated team of business coaching staff and professional interpreters will be available to promote each European company’s products and technologies, assuring maximum exposure to exhibition visitors. A networking event during the business mission will also increase the opportunities to connect with potential business partners and clients.

Target audience

European SMEs, including start-ups and innovative enterprises, active in the healthcare and medical equipment industry or related sectors, across all parts of the value chain, such as:
Assistive technologies, Medical equipment
ICT for healthcare
Telemedicine and remote health monitoring
Nanotechnology in healthcare
AI applications in healthcare
Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering

Business operators in the Republic of Korea, especially:
Buyers and distributors of healthcare and medical equipment products
R&D institutions and partners (both public and private)
Investors with interest in advanced healthcare technologies and medical equipment

Overview of the business mission

The business mission to Seoul will last five days in total, including four days of dedicated business matchmaking and networking at KIMES 2027, a business networking reception, a study tour, and many more activities.

The business mission agenda is as follows:

Day 1: Arrival in Seoul, welcome & networking gathering, briefing session, and study tour.
Day 2: Exhibition at KIMES 2027, business matchmaking sessions, and business networking reception.
Day 3: Exhibition at KIMES 2027 and business matchmaking sessions
Day 4: Exhibition at KIMES 2027 and business matchmaking sessions
Day 5: Last exhibition day at KIMES 2027 and of business matchmaking sessions, debriefing session.

Services and benefits for EU participants

Business matchmaking resulting in pre-arranged in-person meetings with carefully selected enterprises in the Republic of 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 RoK and support for interpretation and translation.
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).
Hotel accommodation for four nights – in total, up to €1,000 for accommodation is covered by the programme (1 room/company for 4 nights)
Coverage of the exhibitor fee at KIMES 2027

Key market insights

Participating to EU Business Hub @ KIMES 2027 represents a unique opportunity for European SMEs:

The Republic of Korea is Asia’s 4th and the World’s 13th largest economy.
EU exports to the Republic of Korea in 2022 amounted to €55.7 billion in goods and €19.6 billion in services.
As of December 2024, the Republic of Korea transitioned into a super-aged society, with individuals aged 65 and over accounting for more than 20% of the total population. This share is projected to surpass 30% in 2036 and 40% by 2050.
The Republic of Korea ranks 11th in the global medical devices market, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% from 2018 to 2023.
In 2024 and 2025, the Republic of Korea is advancing its strategies for bio-health and digital healthcare markets, with a strong focus on data-driven and AI-based healthcare technologies, supported by substantial government R&D investments and regulatory improvements.
The Republic of Korea’s pharmaceutical market is expected to continue growing until 2027 with a growth outlook of 4.5~7.5%.

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Your booth is your startup’s basecamp at Startup Village — a place to demo, meet, talk, pitch, and be found.

Included in the package:
2×2 m booth space in the Startup Village
Bar table, chairs, and electricity
3 team tickets
Access to investors, partners, and ecosystem guests
Access to the networking and matchmaking platform
Optional TV screen for stronger visual presence
Startup teams will be asked to submit their details and prepare booth visuals according to the provided guidelines.

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