On the afternoon of the 9th, the province convened a roundtable at the Korea Nano Technology Institute (KANC) with about 80 stakeholders from industry, academia, and research. The meeting focused on strengthening practical collaboration and identifying pathways to commercialize Quantum Transformation (QX).
The session was designed to prepare a proactive response to the Ministry of Science and ICT’s call for proposals to designate quantum clusters and to develop a differentiated strategic model for Gyeonggi. Under the First Quantum Cluster Basic Plan announced in January, the government intends to select up to five quantum clusters nationwide and fund them for five years, from 2027 through 2031.
Participants concentrated on the cluster’s strategic direction and on structuring a local industry–academia–research cooperation governance to support implementation.
The province agreed to create a full-cycle ecosystem—from R&D to demonstration and mass production—focused on its strengths in quantum communications and quantum computing, and on its nationally leading infrastructure in quantum materials, components, and equipment.
Major companies in attendance — including IONQ, SK Broadband, IDQ, NHN, MicroInfinity, and DreamSecurity — and universities and research institutes such as Sungkyunkwan University, Ajou University, the Institute for Next-Generation Convergence Technology, and the Korea Information and Communication Technology Association (TTA) expressed support for Gyeonggi’s cluster plan and pledged active participation.
Park Min-kyung, director of Gyeonggi Province’s Semiconductor Industry Division, said, “Quantum technology is a core strategic capability that will drive broad changes across industrial structures through convergence with existing sectors. Gyeonggi is uniquely positioned with advanced high-tech industries and strong industry–academia–research infrastructure. We will provide robust administrative support to attract a quantum cluster and ensure Gyeonggi becomes the national hub for the quantum industry.”
The province plans to formally launch the local industry–academia–research cooperation governance next month, centered on the institutions that participated in the roundtable. Through this governance, it will carry out workforce development, R&D support, and quantum transformation projects for incumbent industries without disruption.
