- Successfully facilitated B2B matchmaking between Korean and European companies with cutting-edge healthcare and medical equipment solutions.

- Provided insights into medical technology advancement and industry trends across assistive technologies, telemedicine, medical devices, regenerative medicine, healthcare AI and ICT.

- “A valuable opportunity to meet with European companies renowned for their strong technological capabilities and to gain insights into various ideas, strategies, and products.”

(24 March 2025) The EU Business Hub programme has successfully concluded its 'Healthcare and Medical Equipment Korea 2025' business mission.

The event, held from 19-21 March, was organised to create opportunities for Korean companies, and EU SMEs and start-ups in the healthcare and medical equipment sector to explore global business prospects and establish partnerships. European companies with cutting-edge healthcare and medical device solutions visited Seoul to showcase their innovative technological capabilities across various fields including assistive technologies, telemedicine and remote health monitoring, medical equipment, regenerative medicine, information and communication technologies (ICT) for healthcare, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare.

Through the event’s business exhibition, participating companies explored each other's technologies, solutions, and products, discussing potential collaborations and seeking opportunities for business expansion through B2B matchmaking meetings. Professional interpretation services were provided by the EU Business Hub programme to facilitate effective communication during these meetings.

Another highlight of the business mission was its Business Networking Reception, hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Korea, where European and Korean companies engaged in discussions about technological innovation and exchanged ideas in a relaxed atmosphere.

"It was a meaningful opportunity to meet with European healthcare and medical device companies recognised for their strong technological capabilities, and to gain insights into various ideas, strategies, and products. In particular, the 1:1 meetings provided a valuable chance to explore future collaboration opportunities, and I would be eager to participate again if such opportunities arise.” said a Korean participant after his visit to the business exhibition of Healthcare and Medical Equipment Korea 2025.

The EU Business Hub also visited the 40^th Korea International Medical & Hospital Equipment Show (KIMES 2025) at COEX Seoul, held from 20-23 March, where the programme’s participants had the chance to engage with a broader range of Korean companies and discover innovative medical technologies and products. 

The upcoming business mission of the EU Business Hub: Green and Low-Carbon Technologies Korea 2025, will take place from 9-13 June and will focus on sectors such as clean energy technologies, energy systems, circularity, as well as environmental and climate change mitigation technologies/solutions. 

"The EU companies have had the opportunity to present their cutting-edge Healthcare and Medical Technologies and gain visibility on the Korean market," said Tanith Bello, Programme Officer at the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea. "We have seen keen interest from Korean companies and relevant stakeholders including hospitals, institutions and associations."

Contact for Press Release and Event Coverage

-            Telephone: Shin, Da Jeong┃Senior A.E. 010-5685-6844

-            Email: rokcomm@eubusinesshub.eu

Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Korea

-            Website : https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/south-korea_en