Korea-Germany Cooperative Development Program (2+2 industry-university-research institute  joint research program)

Directorate for International Affairs

Commercialize R&D results and basic and original technology through joint research under a cooperative industry-university or industry-research institute format

Promote sustainable economic cooperation through knowledge exchanges and the pursuit of new solutions, and lay the groundwork for mutual market entry

※ 2+2 program: This program involves organizing a consortium consisting of at least four institutions, 2 from each country, with each of the two institutions being of a different nature; i.e., 2 Korean institutions (university/research institute + industry member) + 2 German institutions (university/research institute + industry member (SME only))

Research areas: TBD

Eligibility: Researchers affiliated with institutions and organizations under Article 14 (1) of the Basic Research Promotion and Technology Development Support Act

Summary: Conduct joint research

Period: 3 years

Funding: KRW 150 million (EUR 111 thousand*) annually per project

 * approximation based on exchange rate of 1 EUR = 1,350 KRW

KIM, Hyesoo; American & European Affairs (khsoo1017@nrf.re.kr)