More Cell, Gene Therapy Firms Benefit From Korea R&D Grants
Support Breakdown Indicates Key R&D Areas
Executive Summary
An analysis of the Korea Drug Development Fund’s selection of projects for R&D grants so far this year shows more applications and particular support for domestic cell and gene therapy projects, reflecting the strong interest in this area globally.
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