Algenomics, DC-T Materials, and Perige Aero Selected
Algenomics' gene delivery technology, DCT Material's photoresist development technology, and Perigee Aero's cryogenic propellant engine technology have been recognized as national strategic technologies.
The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Institute of S&T Planning and Evaluation (KISTEP) announced on the 26th the results of the confirmation of whether the applications for the '2nd National Strategic Technology Confirmation' qualify as national strategic technologies.
The 'National Strategic Technology Confirmation System' is a system that verifies whether technologies possessed, managed, or under research and development by companies, universities, and research institutes fall under 'national strategic technologies' as defined by the Special Act on Fostering National Strategic Technologies. A total of 33 applications were received in this second announcement, of which only 3 were recognized.
Among the possessed and managed technologies, Algenomics' 'RNA transaminase-based RNA editing/correction technology' was recognized as a gene delivery technology under national strategic technologies. This technology is an innovative gene therapy that removes target RNA causing intractable diseases and expresses RNA containing therapeutic substances.
Two technologies under research and development were recognized. DCT Material's technology for 'developing metal cluster photoresists for EUV processes with pattern roughness of 1.7nm and resolution of 10nm for fine semiconductor processes in the semiconductor industry' is a core material and component technology for lithography processes under national strategic technologies. It is expected to develop inorganic (metal cluster) photosensitizers that can form extremely fine patterns applicable to next-generation semiconductor device manufacturing.
Perigee Aerospace's 'cryogenic propellant engine technology for space launch vehicles' is a cryogenic propellant engine technology under national strategic technologies, and the development of an engine system using a 3-ton class liquid methane propellant to expand future space transportation capabilities is anticipated.
The Ministry of Science and ICT plans to accept applications for the '3rd National Strategic Technology Confirmation' in October.
Cho Seonhak, Director of the Science and Technology Policy Bureau, stated, “We will continue to expand growth support for promising technology development entities (industry, academia, and research) that will lead strategic technology commercialization,” and added, “We will strive to ensure that policy support for fostering national strategic technologies leads to strengthening private sector capabilities.”
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