How to participate?
Austrade and State Governments work together under the State Government Partnership model to support the Team Australia biotech mission to BioKorea. Please find the below roles of Austrade and State Government.
If you are interested in participating, please contact your state government to register your interest:
NSW
Sarah Lee
Senior Export Advisor
Investment NSW
Phone: +61 2 8575 1296
VIC
Minjung Kang
Trade and Investment Manager
Australia Victoria State Government Seoul Office
SA
Dr Sandra Hack
Business Development Manager, Health
Email: sandra.hack@sa.gov.au
Phone: +61 435 100 052
QLD
Jas Sanghera
Principal Trade and Investment Officer
Health, Innovation and Technology, Queensland Operations
Trade and Investment Queensland
Email: jas.sanghera@tiq.qld.gov.au
Phone: +61 458 581 014
WA
Hayley Lee
Business Development Manager, North East Asia
Government of Western Australia, Seoul Office
Email: hayley.lee@jtsi.wa.gov.au
Please note that each state and territory government will have its own registration process.
The Partnership Model
Team Australia Biotech Mission to BioKorea 2026 operates through a collaborative framework where State Governments lead the selection of biotech companies, clinical trials service providers and organisations, while Austrade provides the national platform and international infrastructure to host the delegation.
The Role of State Governments
State Governments serve as the primary points of contact in Australia for the mission, identifying high-potential companies and working closely with Austrade to assess applicants for suitability and eligibility. They provide financial subsidies to lower the barrier to entry for participants and offer bespoke guidance to help companies assess their specific commercial potential within the Korean market.
The Role of Austrade
Austrade acts as the lead coordinator for the overarching Team Australia program, managing the mission's logistics and strategic delivery at BioKorea. Our role focuses on maximising business outcomes by facilitating high-value, targeted B2B matching sessions and providing the market intelligence necessary for companies to navigate the Korean biotech ecosystem successfully.
Further Information
For comprehensive details financial support packages and state-led programs, please contact your respective State Government representative.
