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• KENTECH Signs Exclusive R&D Collaboration Agreement with Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)

  KENTECH signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in the United States on November 10th to facilitate research and development collaboration in the future energy industry. EPRI is expanding its cooperation with global research institutions and universities worldwide to achieve carbon neutrality and address climate change. KENTECH, uniquely selected as a collaborative partner in South Korea, thanks to EPRI's proposal and the recommendation from the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO).

  This MOU primarily focuses on establishing a joint research center, conducting collaborative research, and strengthening the global network. Through this partnership, KENTECH aims to engage in joint R&D with energy sector global research institutions, including EPRI, and build a collaborative network, thereby laying the foundation for securing world-class research capabilities.

  

• World-Leading Engineering IT Solutions Company Hexagon PPM Signs Industry-Academia Collaboration Agreement with KENTECH

  On September 30th, KENTECH signed an industry-academia collaboration agreement with the globally renowned engineering IT solutions company Hexagon PPM, headquartered in the United States (Korean Branch Manager, Baek Chang-Hyun).

  Hexagon PPM, previously known as Intergraph, has been a leader in the plant industry, providing top-tier engineering and software design solutions worldwide. Hexagon PPM will provide educational software to KENTECH, enabling KENTECH to actively engage in concept design (FEED, Front End Engineering Design), engineering-related education, and projects using this software. KENTECH plans to conduct various educational and research activities, expanding experiences and knowledge through Hexagon PPM's software. Additionally, by fostering interaction with Hexagon PPM's clients and participating in the design and research of global projects, KENTECH aims to broaden students' perspectives and horizons.

  

• Pursuing the Establishment of 'Green Hydrogen Joint Research Center' in Collaboration with Renowned German Research Institute Fraunhofer

  On June 30th, KENTECH exchanged a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the renowned German research association Fraunhofer, aiming to establish a Green Hydrogen Energy Joint Research Center. Fraunhofer, a leading global research institution in hydrogen energy, operates 72 research institutes across Germany, making it Europe's largest applied science research association in the hydrogen field.

  The LOI focuses primarily on establishing a collaborative hydrogen research center at KENTECH's campus by June 2022. Through this joint research center, KENTECH will pave the way to take the lead in hydrogen research throughout the entire cycle and technology development projects.

  

• World-renowned Research Institution CNRS (French National Center for Scientific Research) Signs Collaboration Agreement

  CNRS, Europe's largest basic science research institution with an approximate budget of 3.3 billion Euros and 33,000 researchers, operates over 1,150 research laboratories both domestically and internationally. With a diverse focus spanning mathematics, chemistry, high-energy physics, life sciences, and even engineering, CNRS is globally recognized for its substantial contributions in research output, citations, and international collaborations.

  KENTECH is set to collaborate with CNRS in various fields, including hydrogen energy production, storage, and transportation technologies, carbon capture, and utilization, as well as artificial photosynthesis. Furthermore, KENTECH plans to expand its collaborative efforts in the future, encompassing areas such as energy AI, next-generation grids, and energy materials.