Join a innovation camp in Seoul and gain access to South Korea’s tech ecosystem, insights into new materials, digital retail, and strategic networks.
Gain access to South Korea’s leading innovation environments – in digital lifestyle, material technology, and new sales channels.
Innovation Camp Seoul is an intensive and curated learning journey designed for Danish companies and researchers. Through close collaboration with Innovation Centre Denmark Seoul and local partners, participants gain access to networks, knowledge, and concrete collaboration opportunities that are otherwise difficult to establish.
Value for your company:
Hands-on knowledge of South Korean e-commerce, digital technologies, and emerging tech trends
Insights into new materials, such as bio-based textiles and XR solutions
Sparring with South Korean companies, universities, and design communities
Inspiration for new products, market strategies, and future collaborations
Recruitment & Preparation: November 2025 – March 2026
Kick-off Webinar: April 2026
Innovation Camp in Seoul: April 27 – May 1, 2026
Debrief & Follow-up: May / June 2026
The program is preliminary and will be adapted to participants – but will typically include:
Introduction to South Korea’s innovation ecosystem, Seoul Design Foundation, and Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Evening program with networking dinner.
Presentations and dialogue with South Korean companies and retail actors. Focus on tech-driven customer journeys, e-commerce, and immersive consumer experiences.
Visits to XR Showroom, workshops at Ewha University or Seoul National University, and a tour of Seoul Upcycling Plaza. Opportunities for sparring and matchmaking with South Korean partners.
Designed to ensure maximum value and relevance. Focus areas may include cutting-edge research, company visits, roundtables, or future collaboration opportunities.
Note: The program will be customized based on participants’ profiles, professional interests, and practical needs.
“The trip to South Korea in 2024 with Lifestyle & Design Cluster gave us a unique opportunity to explore a new market, understand the Korean innovation ecosystem, and build important connections. We gained insights into both consumer trends and technological solutions – and access to a market that is otherwise difficult to break into.”
South Korea is a global powerhouse for design, technology, and new materials. It is one of the world’s most digitalized societies and a trendsetter across Asia.
Innovation Camp builds on previous successful partnerships with ICDK Seoul, where LDC has carried out camps on smart textiles, the metaverse, and new export strategies. The camp provides access to key players such as KOFOTI, Ewha University, XR hubs, and the design sector – making it a unique springboard for Danish companies and researchers with global ambitions.
Companies within furniture, fashion, interior, sports, textiles, and technology – seeking to explore new markets and innovation approaches.
Limited to 10 companies.
DKK 12,000 for members (excluding travel and accommodation)
DKK 17,000 for non-members and larger companies (excluding travel and accommodation)
Recruitment & Preparation: November 2025 – March 2026
Kick-off Webinar: April 2026
Innovation Camp in Seoul: April 27 – May 1, 2026
Debrief & Follow-up: May / June 2026
The program is preliminary and will be adapted to participants – but will typically include:
Introduction to South Korea’s innovation ecosystem, Seoul Design Foundation, and Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Evening program with networking dinner.
Presentations and dialogue with South Korean companies and retail actors. Focus on tech-driven customer journeys, e-commerce, and immersive consumer experiences.
Visits to XR Showroom, workshops at Ewha University or Seoul National University, and a tour of Seoul Upcycling Plaza. Opportunities for sparring and matchmaking with South Korean partners.
Designed to ensure maximum value and relevance. Focus areas may include cutting-edge research, company visits, roundtables, or future collaboration opportunities.
Note: The program will be customized based on participants’ profiles, professional interests, and practical needs.
A unique launchpad for innovation and market insights
South Korea is the world’s most digitally advanced society and has established itself as a global powerhouse in lifestyle, design, material technology, and e-commerce. The country is a trendsetter across Asia and home to K-beauty, K-fashion, and pioneering metaverse platforms. Innovation Camp builds on successful past partnerships between Lifestyle & Design Cluster and the Innovation Centre in Seoul, where Danish companies and researchers have gained direct access to South Korean networks and test environments.
The trip is a strategic opportunity to:
Gain first-hand insights into South Korea’s digital retail and material technology
Access key players in smart fashion, XR retail, and the future of e-commerce
Draw inspiration from Seoul Design Week and connect with leading South Korean companies, universities, and innovation communities
The program builds on experiences from previous camps focusing on smart textiles, the metaverse, and new design sales strategies – and forms part of LDC’s long-term strategy for international scaling and knowledge exchange.
March 15, 2026 – after this date, registration will close, and the final program will be confirmed.
