ABOUT US
OPTICAL SENSING
ATOMIC PRECISION
QUANTUM SOLUTIONS
What We Are 🙌
OAQ: Optical sensing, Atomic precision, Quantum solutions.
We envision an efficient and sustainable society through cutting-edge technological services that transcend the boundaries of optical sensing, atomic precision, and quantum solutions.
Who We Are 🙋
OAQ is composed of members from KAIST and the University of Toronto, with technical consulting from the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS). This collaboration enables OAQ to achieve outstanding results in cutting-edge technology development and innovation.
The excellent research capabilities of KAIST, the international network of the University of Toronto, and the deep technical expertise of the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science combine to form a synergistic partnership. Through this collaborative framework, OAQ continuously strives to develop innovative solutions.
2025
CES 2025 ✈️
In January 2025, OAQ participated in CES 2025, the world’s largest technology exhibition, showcasing its Customizable Atomic Cell and Quantum Magnetometer technologies at the KAIST Booth at Eureka Park. This event highlighted OAQ’s innovative technologies to the global market, demonstrating their potential across various industries.
2024
Challenge! K-Startup 2024 🎉
In December 2024, OAQ secured 4th place in the Grand Finals of Challenge! K-Startup Pre-Startup League, South Korea’s largest startup competition, and was awarded the prestigious Minister of Science and ICT Award. This achievement highlighted the innovation of OAQ’s atomic cells and quantum magnetometer technologies, showcasing our strong potential for global market expansion.
2024
Deep Tech Innovation Growth Forum 🧑🏻💻
OAQ participated in the 24th Deep Tech Innovation Growth Forum, hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Innopolis R&D Special Zone Promotion Foundation in September 2024, where they conducted an IR (Investor Relations) presentation for deep tech startups.
2024
DAPA StartUp 2024 🏆
In August 2024, OAQ was awarded the First Prize at the 2024 Startup Competition Utilizing Defense Technology, organized by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. Throughout the tournament stages and presentations, we showcased the innovation, competitiveness, and vision behind our Atomic Cells technology.