{"id":45717,"date":"2024-03-26T08:49:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T08:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=45717"},"modified":"2024-03-26T08:49:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T08:49:25","slug":"south-korea-joins-horizon-europe-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/south-korea-joins-horizon-europe-programme\/45717\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea joins Horizon Europe programme"},"content":{"rendered":"
Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education, and Youth, Iliana Ivanova, alongside Korean Minister for Science and Information and Communication Technology, Lee Jong Ho, finalised negotiations, marking a pivotal moment in fostering cooperation under Horizon Europe.<\/p>\n
South Korea will now join the esteemed group of nations associated with the Horizon Europe programme, the world’s largest research initiative.<\/p>\n
The formal signing of the Association Agreement is slated to occur in the second half of 2024, pending the completion of ratification procedures on both sides.<\/p>\n
This milestone will pave the way for Korea’s full-fledged participation in Horizon Europe commencing in 2025.<\/p>\n
Ivanova commented: “I am happy to welcome Korea into the Horizon family. This is a milestone for our cooperation and great news for global science and innovation. Together, we will be able to tackle global challenges more effectively.”<\/p>\n
Traditionally, association with the EU’s research and innovation endeavours was extended to countries within the Union’s geographic proximity.<\/p>\n
However, Horizon Europe represents a paradigm shift, welcoming like-minded nations with robust scientific and technological profiles, irrespective of their geographic location.<\/p>\n
This shift in approach reflects the programme’s broader vision of fostering global partnerships in research and innovation.<\/p>\n
The collaboration between the EU and Korea in research and innovation dates back to the Agreement for Scientific and Technological Cooperation, which came into force in 2007.<\/p>\n
Governed by the Joint Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, this agreement has laid the groundwork for fruitful collaboration between the two entities.<\/p>\n
Following the agreement, researchers and organisations in Korea will gain access to funding under Pillar II of Horizon Europe, the programme’s largest collaborative segment.<\/p>\n
With a substantial budget of \u20ac53.5bn, Pillar II focuses on addressing global challenges such as climate change, energy sustainability, digital transformation, and healthcare innovation.<\/p>\n
Korea’s forthcoming association with Horizon Europe heralds a new chapter in international research collaboration, promising to drive innovation, address pressing global challenges, and foster a more interconnected global research community.<\/p>\n
As the world looks towards a future shaped by innovation, this partnership stands as a pivotal milestone for collaborative solutions to the challenges that lie ahead.<\/p>\n
To learn more about the transformative opportunities provided through Horizon Europe and the leading projects receiving funding,\u00a0read our Horizon Europe eBook.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" South Korea is set to join the Horizon Europe programme in a significant stride towards bolstering international collaboration in research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":45718,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24429],"tags":[24564],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n