Quantum random number generators and autonomous driving artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor design technologies have been recognized as national strategic technologies.
The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Institute of Science & Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP) confirmed on the 24th that the technologies of EYL and Boss Semiconductor qualify as national strategic technologies.
The national strategic technology verification system is a system that confirms whether technologies owned, managed, or researched and developed by industry, academia, and research institutions are classified as 'national strategic technologies' according to Article 9 of the Special Act on Fostering National Strategic Technologies. Corporations that are confirmed to 'own and manage' national strategic technologies may be eligible for 'special listing for super gap technologies,' and corporations confirmed to 'own and manage' or 'research and develop' national strategic technologies receive benefits such as preferential points in the selection of companies designated for military service and policy financing support.
In this second announcement, a total of 17 applications were submitted, with 2 being ultimately recognized as national strategic technologies. First, EYL's 'quantum random number generator' technology has been confirmed to correspond to quantum cryptography and quantum cryptographic communication in the quantum sector of national strategic technologies. This technology utilizes the randomness of quantum phenomena to create random numbers, enhancing security and providing more secure communication.
Boss Semiconductor's 'high-performance low-power AI semiconductor design technology for future mobility' has been confirmed to correspond to computing system technology for high-performance autonomous vehicles in the advanced mobility sector. High levels of autonomous driving require high-performance AI computing, and Boss Semiconductor is engaged in research and development of AI semiconductors and platforms specialized for autonomous vehicles that consume low power.
Kang Sang-wook, Director of the Science and Technology Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Science and ICT, noted, 'The significance is great as this is the first verification in the fields of quantum and advanced mobility among the 12 major fields of national strategic technology,' and 'We plan to increase convenience so that corporations, universities, and research institutes can easily confirm national strategic technologies while expanding support.'