Impact
Korea-Netherlands Greenhouse Summer School
A commissioned program by the Korean government designed to optimize Dutch greenhouse expertise for Korea's agricultural environment. The program bridges advanced European greenhouse technology with Korea's unique climate conditions, empowering the next generation of Korean farmers through direct knowledge transfer and hands-on consultation.
400
Young-generation farmers attended
15
Dutch companies involved
3
Dutch companies/experts selected
Program outcomes (ongoing)
400 Next-Generation Farmers Supported
Young Korean farmers received direct access to Dutch greenhouse expertise through tailored consultation sessions addressing their specific operational challenges.
Cross-Cultural Agricultural Exchange
Interactive sessions facilitated between Dutch experts and Korean farmers, bridging technological knowledge with local environmental conditions.
Foundation for Long-Term Knowledge Transfer
The program established a framework for ongoing government-supported farmer development initiatives leveraging European agricultural innovation.
BlueFood Collaboration: Busan–Netherlands Partnership
A strategic collaboration support program connecting Busan City, Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), and Pukyong National University with Dutch BlueFood sector partners. S&L Ventures facilitates technology scouting, partnership strategy development, and long-term project management to build sustainable cross-border collaborations in the marine and aquaculture sectors.
6
Companies, Universities connected
5
Korean institutional partners engaged
3
Active collaboration projects under management
Program outcomes
6 Partnerships Established
Six Dutch companies and universities connected with Busan City, KMI, and PKNU through strategic matchmaking and facilitated introductions.
Long-Term Relationship Management
Sustained facilitation ensuring initial connections evolve into active projects and measurable collaborative outcomes.
foundation for 2026 partnerships
Partnerships initiated during the program are being developed into concrete business and research collaborations for 2026 and beyond
Korea-Netherlands Delegation Programs
A series of tailored delegation programs designed to build initial relationships between Korean and Dutch organizations across the AgriFood sector. S&L Ventures facilitates introductions between government institutions, cooperatives, research agencies, municipalities, and private companies to establish foundational cross-border connections that enable future collaboration.
48
Organizations connected
17
Delegation programs executed
Program outcomes
Cross-Border Relationships Initiated
Multiple Korean and Dutch organizations connected through facilitated introductions, establishing foundational relationships for future collaboration.
Country-to-Country Understanding
Delegation programs provided participants with direct exposure to each country's agricultural ecosystem, technology landscape, and operational context.
Foundation for Long-Term Partnerships
Initial connections supported with follow-up advisory, creating pathways for sustained engagement and future collaborative projects.
Seaweed Market Breakthrough
A landmark cross-border program connecting international AgriFood and BlueFood innovators with Korean seaweed companies, researchers, cultivators, and government bodies. Coordinated end to end by S&L Ventures, the program brought together 25 organisations across four days of practical and business sessions, culminating in 6 signed Letters of Intent.
25
Companies, Universities and Research Institutes
6
Letters of Intent Signed
4
Days On-Site in Korea
Program outcomes
6 Letters of intent signed
Formal cross-border collaboration agreements established between international and Korean partners across multiple sectors.
25 organizations engaged
Companies, universities, research institutes, government bodies, and NGOs united around a shared seaweed innovation agenda.
foundation for 2026 partnerships
Partnerships initiated during the program are being developed into concrete business and research collaborations for 2026 and beyond