Government Adds Five New MPE Cooperation Models... New ‘Super Eul’ Companies Designated

Materials, Parts, and Equipment Competitiveness Enhancement Committee
Comprehensive Five-Year Package: 91 Billion Won in Support for Cooperation Models
Hanwha Ocean, EcoPro BM, and Others Selected as Third Batch of "Super Eul Companies"

The government has newly selected five cooperation models in the materials, parts, and equipment (MPE) sector, including next-generation glass package substrates and 1,000W-class EUV pellicles, and designated five companies—including Hanwha Ocean and EcoPro BM—as the third batch of 'Super Eul (Tier-2) Companies.' This initiative aims to enhance support for core technology self-sufficiency and supply chain competitiveness as part of a broader strategy to respond to global supply chain restructuring.

On August 6, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held the 16th Materials, Parts, and Equipment Competitiveness Enhancement Committee meeting at Korea Trade Insurance Corporation. During the session, the committee approved the following three agenda items: ▲ Approval of five new MPE cooperation models ▲ Selection of the third batch of Super Eul Companies ▲ Deliberation and approval of the 2026 MPE Competitiveness Enhancement Implementation Plan.

The newly approved cooperation models include two ecosystem-completion models—next-generation glass package substrates and 1,000W-class EUV pellicles; one local initiative model—including a factory-customized mobility platform; and two general models— a domestically developed SoC for vehicle infotainment and ultra-high performance porous carbon for energy applications.

The MPE cooperation models are joint projects in which demand companies and supply companies co-develop and commercialize core technologies. For these selected projects, the government will provide a comprehensive package of support for the next five years, including a total of 91 billion won in research and development (R&D) funding, regulatory exemptions, policy financing, tax incentives, and demonstration assessments.

Notably, from this year, the cooperation model framework has been expanded to three types. In addition to the existing general cooperation model, two new types have been introduced: the 'ecosystem-completion model,' where anchor companies directly design the supply chain ecosystem; and the 'local initiative model,' which strengthens links between specialized industrial complexes. The ministry expects these measures to advance the establishment of robust supply chain ecosystems and create synergy effects between regional industry clusters.

The committee also selected five companies—Hanwha Ocean, Sunic System, EO Technics, EcoPro BM, and Doosan Electronics—as the third batch of Super Eul Companies. These firms aim to secure world-leading technologies in fields such as core equipment for submarine fuel cells, AI-based OLED autonomous deposition equipment, ultra-high-speed laser annealing equipment, sulfide-based solid electrolyte for all-solid-state batteries, and low-loss materials and antenna modules for satellite communications.

The Super Eul Project is a major R&D initiative to foster key MPE companies capable of leading the global supply chain. Selected companies will receive up to 20 billion won per project for over seven years. The ministry targets nurturing a total of 15 Super Eul Companies by 2030.

In addition, the ministry finalized the 2026 Implementation Plan, which executes the Second Basic Plan for Strengthening MPE Competitiveness (2026–2030) announced last year. By the end of this year, the government will establish a core strategy map for the sector, reorganize the 200 key strategic technologies, and designate new strategic technologies focusing on AI and advanced materials. Sectors that have achieved technology self-sufficiency will be excluded to improve efficiency of government support.

To expand AI and digital-based demonstration and commercialization systems, the government will build a robot-based automated testing environment and a digital twin-based performance verification system. The third batch of specialized MPE clusters will also be selected within this year to reinforce region-led industrial ecosystems.

Deputy Minister Moon Shinhak of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy stated, "The innovation, market, and ecosystem enhancement strategies in the second basic MPE plan are yielding tangible results in the form of expanded Super Eul Companies and diversified cooperation models. We will continue to nurture MPE companies resilient to global supply chain shifts and strengthen the industrial foundation through diverse cooperation models between demand and supply companies, thereby enhancing our fundamental industrial competitiveness."

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