The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has officially launched a ₩35.8 billion R&D project to develop polymer-based all-solid-state battery technology targeting the fast-expanding market for small IT and wearable devices.
The initiative will run from 2025 to 2028, with funding comprising ₩25 billion in government support and ₩10.8 billion from the private sector. The project’s key participants include:
- AMOGREENTECH
- Chungnam National University
- Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology (KICET)
This effort focuses on creating lightweight, compact, and ultra-safe batteries suited for human-centric devices such as smartwatches, smart rings, VR headsets, and wireless earphones—where battery safety is critical to prevent risks like overheating and skin burns.
The polymer-based all-solid-state batteries will complement MOTIE’s ongoing development programs in oxide-based and sulfide-based solid-state battery technologies, strengthening Korea’s push to lead next-generation battery innovation across multiple form factors and use cases.
This strategic investment underscores the government’s commitment to securing a competitive edge in the global battery race while enabling the safe and sustainable growth of the wearable tech ecosystem.
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