Agency for Innovative Development under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In particular, talks were held with Hyesoo Kim, Director of the International Relations Coordination Department at the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF Korea), during which preparations for the international event GRC Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting 2026 were discussed. The event is scheduled to take place in Seoul from 30 November to 2 December 2026.

During the meeting, particular attention was paid to the event programme, the organisation of sessions for the RRA, EDI and MLE working groups, the participation of speakers and moderators, as well as organisational and logistical arrangements. In addition, the conference facilities and technical capabilities of the Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam hotel, where the event is scheduled to be held, were reviewed.

As part of the official visit, a meeting was also held with Sung Yoon, Chief Executive Officer of ENVELOPS, and Minyoung Seo, Senior Research Fellow at the Korea Energy Economics Institute.

The main topic of the discussions was the “Smart Agrivoltaics for Sustainable Agriculture” project, with a total value of USD 7.2 million, which is planned to be implemented with funding from the Government of the Republic of Korea.

The project aims to introduce modern technologies into agriculture, promote the efficient use of renewable energy sources, and advance sustainable agricultural practices. Its implementation will contribute to the practical application of scientific developments and expand opportunities for the use of innovative solutions in the agricultural sector.

Following the meetings, the next practical steps for implementing the project were identified. The parties also discussed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Agency for Innovative Development and ENVELOPS during InnoWeek-2026, the International Week of Innovative Ideas.

These discussions represent an important step towards strengthening cooperation between Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea in science, innovation and modern technologies, developing international partnerships, and advancing the implementation of promising projects.