The SUNY Korea Research & Business Development Foundation (R&BDF) will recruit new member companies for its 2026 Enterprise Partnership Program (EPP) from June 1 to June 30, 2026.
The Enterprise Partnership Program (EPP) is designed to establish a sustainable and collaborative partnership between industry and academia, promoting mutual growth and strengthening corporate competitiveness. This year’s recruitment aims to expand collaboration with companies in emerging technology fields such as artificial intelligence (AI) and data science while supporting technology development and commercialization through industry-academic cooperation.
Eligible applicants include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies in emerging technology sectors, including AI and data-related industries. Selected companies will receive benefits such as technical and management consulting, connections to government and local research projects, joint research opportunities, and access to domestic and international networking programs. These initiatives aim to strengthen companies’ technological competitiveness and support business growth and commercialization.
SUNY Korea R&BDF achieved various accomplishments centered on building industry-academic cooperation infrastructure and strengthening corporate partnership projects throughout 2025. The foundation expanded its collaborative network through international partnerships, seminars, training programs, and technology transfer support. In addition, EPP networking events and performance-sharing workshops fostered exchange and collaborative growth among partner companies. The establishment of an advisory committee and the hosting of specialized seminars further strengthened customized support for participating companies and contributed to successful investment attraction outcomes.
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