Join Global Victoria's trade mission to BIO KOREA 2026 and open doors to one of Asia's fastest-growing life sciences markets.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday 27 April | Clinical Trials Seminar |
| Monday 27 April | Victorian Delegation Welcome Event |
| Tuesday 28 – Thursday 30 April | BIO KOREA Conference 2026 |
| Thursday 30 April | Optional day of briefings and site visits run by Austrade |
Why BIO KOREA?
BIO KOREA is one of Asia's most influential biotech events and one of the largest partnering conferences in the global biotech industry. Since 2006, it's grown into a premier international forum connecting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology companies from around the world.
South Korea is a market worth paying attention to. It's the 10th largest pharmaceutical market in the world, home to major players like Samsung Biologics, Celltrion and SK Bioscience, and the Korean government is investing heavily in building a world-leading bio-health sector, from R&D through to licensing, manufacturing and marketing.
South Korea is also increasingly active in global drug development, with a sharp focus on areas of unmet medical need. For Victorian life sciences companies, that's a real opportunity.
Why you should apply?
Victoria and South Korea are a strong match. Our strengths in genetics and genomics, neuroscience, regenerative and personalised medicine, innovative therapeutics and diagnostics, and clinical trials align directly with South Korea's life sciences priorities.
The Victorian Government has run trade missions to BIO KOREA for six years running, building real relationships that have led to clinical trial collaborations, medical research partnerships and growing awareness of the Victorian life sciences ecosystem.
Who should apply?
This mission is designed for Victorian research institutes and companies working in:
- Medical research and drug development
- Biotechnology
- Medical technology
- Clinical trial services
If you're looking to deepen your understanding of the South Korean life sciences ecosystem, explore research collaborations, build business partnerships or attract clinical trials, this mission is for you.
What's included?
Global Victoria, in partnership with Austrade, is facilitating a four-day program built around access, connections and outcomes.
- One conference pass per company, including business matching
- Access to the Australian Pavilion within the BIO KOREA exhibition hall
- An optional day of briefings and site visits
- Networking events
- Cultural training
What's not included?
It is the participants' responsibility to manage and fund:
- airfares
- visas
- accommodation
- costs incurred outside of trade mission activities, such as meals and external activities
- transport costs, such as taxis, Ubers and public transport.
Our terms and conditions
Before you apply, take a look at our terms and conditions.
Contact us
Have questions? Get in touch with Stuart Bland, Global Victoria's Lead in Technology, Health and Sports.