[The first environmental R&D innovation committee in 2026]
○ Purpose of the meeting: Discuss ways to innovate on-site environmental R&D projects centered on industry, academia, and research experts
○ Date/Location: February 25, 2026 (Wednesday) / Courtyard Marriott Seoul Namdaemun (Jung-gu, Seoul)
○ Participants: Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (Director of Planning and Coordination Office, Environmental Policy and Technology Officer, etc.), member of the Environmental R&D Innovation Committee (Industry, Academic, Research & Extension Services), Korea Institute of Environmental Industry and Technology (Acting Director Kim Young-ki, etc.)
  ※ Co-Chairperson (Government): Ahn Se-chang, Planning and Coordination Director of the Ministry of Climate, Co-Chairperson (Min): Jeong Joon-kyo, President of Ennis Co., Ltd./CTO
○ Key content
  - Reviewing the four major areas of innovation to promote 'field-oriented' research and development, away from the existing 'laboratory-oriented' technology development
   * ① Change of on-site dynamic R&D system, ② Establishment of AI and data-based SMART planning and management system, ③ Strengthen R&D-policy and system linkage, and ④ Establishment of customized performance spread system
  - Discuss ways to enhance the effectiveness of tax credit for research and human resource development expenses