Selected as the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' ‘Super Gap Startup 1000 '

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Professor Junseop Shim (CEO of NanoGenesis Inc. (left)) has been selected for the Super Gap Startup 1000

And is receiving a plaque from the head of the Gyeonggi Regional SMEs and Startups office.

NanoGenesis Inc., a company founded by Professor Junseop Shim (Department of Electronics Convergence Engineering) has been selected for the 2024 'Super Gap Startup 1000 Project' by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.

The 'Super Gap Startup 1000 Project (DIPS 1000 )' is a five-year initiative, running from last year until 2027, jointly led by the public and private sectors. It aims to select and provide focused support to over 1,000 outstanding deep-tech startups in 10 key new industries, fostering them to become global unicorns and drive the future of the national economy.

Many experts around the world are identifying eco-friendly energy as the key player that will lead the next generation of startups, driven by the global issues of 'carbon neutrality' and 'energy security.'

NanoGenesis Inc., recognized as a top-tier company in the eco-friendly energy sector, was selected for its highly regarded technology of silicon anode material, which incorporates hybrid graphene to overcome the limitations of current secondary batteries. NanoGenesis Inc. coated silicon with hybrid graphene to suppress excessive volume expansion and interconnected it with graphene to enhance lifespan stability. To enable long-distance driving, electric vehicle batteries need increased charging capacity, and battery costs must be lowered to make electric cars more affordable. NanoGenesis Inc. is using hybrid graphene technology to produce silicon anode materials with increased charging capacity and long lifespan at a low cost on a pilot production line.

According to Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), the organization overseeing the commercialization of technology in the eco-friendly and energy sector for the 'Super Gap Startup 1000 Project,' the selection process involved top-level faculty from Korea Institute of Energy Technology, executives from Forbes 1000 companies, and global investment evaluators. They selected the most promising companies.

NanoGenesis Inc. can receive up to 1.1 billion won in total funding, including 600 million won for commercialization over the next three years and 500 million won for R&D over the next two years. NanoGenesis Inc. will also receive support in various areas, including technology certification, assistance with overseas expansion, access to a national startup support network, entrepreneurial development expertise, R&D and demonstration infrastructure. Through this, they plan not only to further advance their top-tier silicon anode technology but also to expand into Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Professor Junseop Shim, CEO of NanoGenesis Inc., stated, "It is highly significant that we have been recognized as a top-tier company in a market where there is no clear leading-edge anode material technology yet. We will do our best to continuously develop and commercialize cutting-edge technology that can lead the global anode material market."