Eyerinic, a fabless semiconductor company developing high-reliability image sensors for industrial, defense, and space applications, won the grand prize at the recent Gyeongnam Startup Bus IR Competition.
The achievement represents the culmination of efforts focused on independent technology development and commercialization strategies from the early startup stage. The company has drawn significant attention from the Gyeongnam regional startup ecosystem and the aerospace industry.
Eyerinic formally launched its business through the 2025 Sports Industry Pre-Early Stage Startup Support Program and has systematically advanced its R&D and commercialization strategies in collaboration with Masan University's Startup Support Center.
The founder has accumulated more than 22 years of experience in image sensor circuit design and has secured proprietary IP-based technologies by leading various projects at major domestic semiconductor companies. This technological foundation demonstrates growth potential for contributing to supply chain stabilization and technological self-reliance in the image sensor sector, which still relies heavily on imports.
Eyerinic is currently conducting R&D on TDI (Time Delay Integration) image sensors for satellites, targeting completion by 2030. The company plans to secure high-speed, high-reliability sensor development capabilities specialized for defense, space, and satellite applications.
In October, the company filed a patent related to image sensor circuits and is simultaneously pursuing a patent application for satellite image processing techniques. These two patented technologies are essential elements for high-speed processing of large-volume data and high-resolution image implementation during satellite photography, and are expected to significantly enhance TDI sensor development efficiency.
Eyerinic's technology also has application potential in the sports industry. Image sensors and video processing technologies are essential components in high-speed sports cameras used in stadiums and training facilities. The video processing circuits under development can be utilized for ultra-high-speed analysis of athlete movements, performance tracking, training data digitization, as well as high-definition sports broadcast production.
The technology is expected to increase the potential for domestic production of broadcast cameras, aligning with digital innovation in the sports broadcasting market.
Prior to winning the grand prize at the IR competition, Eyerinic received a commendation from the Gyeongnam Regional Office of Small and Medium Venture Business, recognizing its contributions to regional industrial development and technological self-reliance.
The consecutive awards demonstrate that Eyerinic is creating industrial ripple effects through linkages with the regional startup ecosystem and aerospace and sports industry clusters, beyond just technology development. The company plans to secure R&D funding through government projects and private investment partnerships while continuously expanding its patent portfolio to strengthen technological competitiveness.
Eyerinic is actively pursuing commercialization through the Sports Industry Startup Support Program operated by Masan University with support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation.
