A curated 4-day study excursion for policymakers, researchers and innovators from across the EU — see firsthand how one country is organising its protein transition, from regulation and research to farmers, while Europe is still searching for its path. Registration closes on 11 October 2026.
South Korea is one of the first countries to organise its protein transition as a whole — regulation, research funding, infrastructure and a strategy for how farmers benefit from the shift, all working together. A rare chance to observe policy development in real time.
The Gyeongbuk Regulatory-Free Special Zone is globally unique: companies can develop and test cultivated meat products without the usual approval barriers — and European companies are already taking advantage of it.
Korea is implementing a strategy for how agriculture benefits from the protein transition — rather than leaving farmers to experience it as a threat. Producer cooperatives such as Hansalim are part of the picture.
Korea is launching a new center for plant-based products in 2026 — another building block of its national protein strategy, with an active search for international partners.
This excursion is designed for those who transform food systems through policy, research and innovation — from across the European Union. It is deliberately not aimed at corporate / industry representation.
Four curated days across Seoul and the Gyeongbuk region, covering the full span of the protein transition — ministries, regulation, research, companies and farmers. Detailed program to follow — the outline below is indicative and subject to change.
Exclusive access to the regulatory-free special zone for cultivated meat.
Conversations with Korean decision-makers — incl. MAFRA (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) and MFDS (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety).
How the farming sector is being brought into the protein transition — including a visit to the producer cooperative Hansalim.
Leading companies and research institutions — CJ CheilJedang, Simple Planet, Zikooin / UNLIMEAT, TissenBioFarm and KCell Biosciences, plus further startups (to be confirmed).
Structured reflection with the delegation to turn observations into transferable lessons for European policy.
A fully organised, curated program with a clear policy focus. The group is limited to 20 participants to enable intensive discussion and high-quality networking.
The group is limited to 20 people. Send us your details and we will come back to you with the confirmation, the invoice and the practical information. The price is € 2,500 per person; registration closes on 11 October 2026. Still weighing it up? Ask in the message field — sending the form is not yet a commitment.
Prefer a conversation first? Book a short, no-obligation call to discuss whether the excursion fits your organisation's goals — there is still time before registration closes on 11 October.
Book a callHannes Leo · Founder & Managing Director, cbased
cbased combines empirical research with stakeholder engagement for evidence-based policy development, working at the intersection of innovation, digitalisation and sustainable food systems — including Vienna's food strategy, research on alternative proteins, and supporting transformation processes across sectors.
Citizens of EU member states can enter South Korea visa-free for short stays (up to 90 days); a valid passport and, currently, a K-ETA travel authorisation are required. Please check the latest requirements for your nationality before travelling.
The program is conducted in English. Professional interpretation is provided for Korean partners.
The price is € 2,500 per person. Registration closes on 11 October 2026. Included: program organisation and curation, hotels, all local transfers, and all entry fees during the program.
Flights are not included. 26–29 October are the days on the ground in Korea — participants arrange and book their own travel to arrive before and depart after the program. Since the group comes from across Europe, this lets everyone fly from their own city.
Use the form above, or write to office@cbased.com. We reply with a confirmation and an invoice, together with the practical details.
The group is limited to a maximum of 20 participants to enable intensive discussions and high-quality networking.
We need confirmed registrations to secure the exclusive visits to Korean institutions — these can only be guaranteed with sufficient participant numbers.
