Professor Kim Jang-woos Journey in AI Semiconductor Technology Development
In 2010, Professor Kim Jang-woo of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seoul National University decided to develop artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor technology. However, no organizations were willing to support his research at that time. It wasnt until 2015, when he was selected for Samsungs Future Technology Nurturing program, that an opportunity arose. With the funding, he assembled a research team and developed technology to resolve bottlenecks in AI servers. Using this technology, he founded a company named MangoBoost in 2022, which was recently valued at 700 billion KRW ahead of its Series B funding round in August.
During the 2025 Annual Forum for Future Technology Nurturing held at the InterContinental Parnas Hotel in Samsung-dong, Seoul, Professor Kim reflected, "If it werent for Samsung, I would not have attempted this research." This forum, held annually since 2014 by Samsung, was publicly disclosed for the first time this year. The event was attended by over 400 domestic researchers and academic leaders.
Samsung, which engages in numerous social contribution initiatives, focuses its Future Technology Nurturing program strictly on national and societal development. The program selects its support subjects through a blind review process and includes basic science and challenging technologies in its funding scope.
Initiated in 2013, this program has established a total fund of 1.5 trillion KRW, fully financed by Samsung Electronics. Over the past 12 years, it has supported 880 research projects involving around 16,000 researchers in STEM fields, with a total expenditure of 1.1419 trillion KRW.
The Future Technology Nurturing program goes beyond merely providing experimental equipment and material costs. It also offers expert mentoring, technology exchange, and support for technology startups. To date, 65 research projects have resulted in startups.
During the 2025 Annual Forum for Future Technology Nurturing held at the InterContinental Parnas Hotel in Samsung-dong, Seoul, Professor Kim reflected, "If it werent for Samsung, I would not have attempted this research." This forum, held annually since 2014 by Samsung, was publicly disclosed for the first time this year. The event was attended by over 400 domestic researchers and academic leaders.
Samsung, which engages in numerous social contribution initiatives, focuses its Future Technology Nurturing program strictly on national and societal development. The program selects its support subjects through a blind review process and includes basic science and challenging technologies in its funding scope.
Initiated in 2013, this program has established a total fund of 1.5 trillion KRW, fully financed by Samsung Electronics. Over the past 12 years, it has supported 880 research projects involving around 16,000 researchers in STEM fields, with a total expenditure of 1.1419 trillion KRW.
The Future Technology Nurturing program goes beyond merely providing experimental equipment and material costs. It also offers expert mentoring, technology exchange, and support for technology startups. To date, 65 research projects have resulted in startups.
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