UNIST showcased the outcomes of its 2025 industry–academia collaboration efforts during a two-day performance-sharing event held from December 18 to 20 at the University–Industry Cooperation Building at UNIST.
Hosted by the Office of University–Industry Cooperation, the event brought together industry, academic, and research partners to review collaboration outcomes and discuss ways to strengthen regional industrial competitiveness. The program focused on two areas: next-generation battery technologies on the first day and startup growth and commercialization on the second.
The opening day featured the 2025 Next-Generation Secondary Battery Technology Conference, where UNIST shared research and industry perspectives on battery recycling and future collaboration opportunities. Participants included representatives from battery companies, universities, research institutes, and investment organizations.
The keynote address was delivered by Jaebeom Park, Senior Principal Researcher at POSCO Research Institute, who discussed materials challenges facing the battery industry and emphasized the importance of cooperation across industry, academia, research institutions, and government.
Technical sessions followed on electric vehicle battery recycling, covering current trends, recovery processes, and regeneration technologies. Discussions continued through informal networking, where participants explored joint R&D and commercialization opportunities.
The second day focused on startup outcomes through a joint performance briefing and networking event. More than 100 participants, including startups, investors, and partner organizations, attended. One-on-one consultations and prototype exhibitions were held alongside the presentations.
Teams from UNIST-supported startup programs shared progress in technology commercialization and market validation. Several startups also reported achievements in global competitions, government programs, and industry partnerships.
A regular meeting of the Ulsan R&D Special Zone Promotion Council was held on the same day, with 21 regional organizations discussing support strategies for early-stage companies and cooperation in the secondary battery sector.
Director Youngsik Kim of the UNIST Office of University–Industry Cooperation, said, “UNIST will continue to strengthen industry collaboration so that research outcomes can lead to startups and commercialization, contributing to the competitiveness of the regional economy.”
