Kutaisi International University (KIU) welcomed a delegation from Incheon National University (INU), Republic of Korea. The official visit aimed to explore international partnership between the two universities in the fields of education, science and innovation.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by KIU Executive Director/Rector, Mr. Vakhtang Tsagareli, and Vice-President of Incheon National University, Prof. Dr. Jun Han Lee. The two institutions agreed to promote collaboration in education, scientific research, innovation, entrepreneurship and cultural exchange, as well as to strengthen links between academia and industry.
The INU delegation also included the Director of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Prof. Dr. Dong-Koo Kang, and the Dean of the Office of International Affairs, Prof. Dr. Jin-Bae Hong. The event was attended by KIU Chancellor, Dr. Levan Kopaliani, alongside the Deans of KIU Schools and academic personnel.
KIU students will be able to participate in a number of academic, research, and exchange programmes under the MOU. A particular emphasis will be placed on fostering innovation and technological development, expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship, enhancing the start-up ecosystem, and strengthening collaboration between universities, research centers and industry partners.
The universities will also explore opportunities for collaboration in advanced medical technologies and applied sciences, including the activities of the Kutaisi Hadron Centre, particle accelerator applications, biohealth, and technological innovation.
During the visit, the Incheon National University delegation toured KIU’s ultramodern campus and held meetings with students, academic staff and representatives of the University’s administration.
Incheon National University is the Republic of Korea’s second-largest public university. Recognised for its strengths in engineering, science, business and innovation, the University plays an active role in the country’s global innovation ecosystem.
The visit by the INU delegation follows a visit by the KIU delegation to South Korea in November 2025. As part of their visit to Seoul, the KIU delegation held discussions with Incheon National University regarding the establishment of institutional cooperation and the exploration of future collaboration opportunities.
