Global R&D Partnership

IES 2026 — Global R&D Partnership & Networking Program

The Global R&D Partnership and Networking Program is a brand-new initiative at UKC 2026, specifically designed for growth-stage Korean tech SMEs seeking global R&D collaboration with US academic and research partners.

Through structured 1:1 meetings and small-group networking sessions, Korean corporate leaders and R&D executives will connect directly with vetted US experts to unlock cross-disciplinary, concrete partnership opportunities.

Date: August 6–8, 2026

Venue: Orlando, FL (UKC 2026 USA)

Participation Fee: $3,000 per company

Format: 1:1 + Small Group Sessions (Each company participates in 2 sessions across 4 technology fields, designed in a $2\times2$ cross-disciplinary format)

Package Benefits

• Field-Specific R&D Collaboration Matrix
  Curated 1:1 meetings and small-group sessions with vetted US academic and research experts across core technology fields: AI/ICT, Robotics, SaaS, Pharma, Biotech, and Digital Healthcare.

• Innovation Showcase (1-Day Booth Exhibition)
  Opportunity to demo your technology, products, and services to all UKC attendees. Includes a 6 ft x 30 inch table, two chairs, and a basic tablecloth.
  
  https://ukc2026.ksea.org/exhibit-booths (Please refer to the details from the UKC website.)

  • Booth prep starts on Wednesday at 6:00 pm.

  • IES Showcase Demo Booth exhibition will end on Thursday at 6:45 pm.

  • NOTE: UKC will not be able to provide 32-inch monitors for the IES Booths due to power limitations in the exhibition room. Please bring your own laptop, iPad, or portable monitor.

• Exclusive Networking Access

  • IES Networking Dinner: An invitation-only evening with top investors, entrepreneurs, and technologists.

  • SPC Networking Lunch: Connect directly with pitch judges and KSEA experts.

  • Small-Group Sessions: 2 field-specific networking rounds tailored per company.

• Complimentary Registration
  Includes 1 complimentary full registration for UKC 2026.

Application & Inquiry

• Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

• Online Application: bit.ly/UKC_GlobalRnD2026

• Email Submission & Inquiries: entrepreneurship@ksea.org

• Official Website: ies.ksea.org