The EU Gateway Programme is managed by the European Commission and helps European Union companies to succeed in Japan and Korea by providing support at the critical early stages of their market penetration strategy.

EU-Korea free trade agreement means lowered market entry barriers and support for business development. Korea stands for a large, fast-growing economy with increased trade opportunities and a broad base of sophisticated consumers with a strong purchasing power.

EU-Gateway offers the follwing opportunities:

• expand market share in a cost-effective and efficient way
• Make new contacts and strengthen existing relationships
• Discover current and future trends in the Korean market
• Get immediate feedback when introducing your products and technologies face-to-face
• Discuss challenges and trends with other industry professionals
• Raise the profile of your company with an official European Union mission
• co-finances 80% of the costs for organisation and services
• co-finances hotel accommodation for one week (up to € 1000)

The programme is looking for companies that have a solid business-structure, exist for at least 5 years and have exports and sales experience in other EU countries.
The healthcare and medical technologies business mission is for EU companies that have innovative techniques and technologies related to the healthcare and medical sectors and possibly related to medical equipment and homecare and rehabilitation equipment.
Applications are electronic, easily completed and submitted online. Companies have the opportunity to participate in up to three times in the Programme mission to Japan.