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KIST Accelerates U.S. Expansion of Quantum Deep-Tech Startups Through SelectUSA 2026

On May 5, Korea Institute of Science and Technology President Oh Sang-rok announced the institute is leading a delegation of quantum technology startups to the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026, aiming to drive global commercialization for Korean deep-tech ventures.
Supported by South Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups, the delegation operates under the "Deeptech Incubator Project for Startups" and the "Global Bridge Program," which link investment attraction with local market entry through diplomatic channels.
The integrated ecosystem includes five startups, Kyung Hee University Department of Future Science & Technology Commercialization Policy and Entrepreneurship, and approximately 20 participants, encompassing the entire quantum industry from technology validation to global expansion.
On May 5, the delegation held discussions with U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary William Kimmitt, following a visit to Maryland from April 30 to May 1 to tour the regional quantum technology ecosystem.
Startups like OptiQ-Labs are competing among more than 20,000 applicants for official pitching sessions, a move KIST Project Director Kang Sunjoon called a "critical milestone for Korean quantum startups to directly connect with global investors and industry ecosystems.

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KIST Accelerates U.S. Expansion of Quantum Deep-Tech Startups Through SelectUSA 2026

SEOUL, South Korea, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) President Oh Sang-rok announced that it will participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 as part of a Korean delegation, together with quantum technology…

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