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Coverage of VanaM's thin-film materials, products, and milestones.

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SelectUSA Tech Pitching Sessions SelectUSA Website · May 4, 2026 (새 창에서 열림) Portfolio Wins Luminate · Apr 29, 2026 (새 창에서 열림) Luminate Technical Talks Optica Rochester · Oct 14, 2025 (새 창에서 열림) Countdown to Innovation Luminate · Sep 30, 2025 (새 창에서 열림) Luminate Accelerator Program - 8th Cohort Presentations AIM Photonics · Sep 8, 2025 (새 창에서 열림) VanaM Inc. brings agile thin film innovation to the heart of photonics Luminate · Aug 21, 2025 (새 창에서 열림) VanaM Inc. brings agile thin film innovation to the heart of photonics Rochester Business Journal · Aug 21, 2025 (새 창에서 열림) Korea Textile Machinery Research Institute (KOTMI) Holds Integrated Kickoff for 2025 Advanced Manufacturing Robot Demonstration Project Fashion Journal OkFashion (패션저널) · Jul 29, 2025 (새 창에서 열림) SelectUSA Tech Pitching Sessions SelectUSA website · May 25, 2025 (새 창에서 열림) Empire State Development Announces 10 Startups Selected for Round Eight of Luminate NY Yahoo! Finance · Mar 28, 2025 (새 창에서 열림) Empire State Development Announces 10 Startups Selected for Round Eight of Luminate NY Empire State Development (ESD) Media Center · Mar 27, 2025 (새 창에서 열림) [Viva 100] K-Semiconductor as told by overseas talents Bridge Economics (브릿지경제) · Mar 31, 2025 (새 창에서 열림) [Viva100] Microfoundry Vanam, attracting global attention with material innovation Bridge Economics (브릿지경제) · Mar 31, 2025 (새 창에서 열림) Vanam Unveils Energy-Sensitive Thin Film Material 'VM1' in Hong Kong Bridge Economics (브릿지경제) · Oct 15, 2024 (새 창에서 열림) Semiconductor Game-changer: VanaM Unveils Revolutionary Thin-Film Tech at CES 2024 Seoul Pavilion Startup World Tech · Mar 18, 2024 (새 창에서 열림) VanaM Introduces Energy-Sensitive Semiconductor Thin Film 'VM1' at CES 2024... “Essential for Applications Such as Fire Detectors and Protective Circuits." Aving USA · Jan 21, 2024 (새 창에서 열림) Vanam to introduce energy-sensitive semiconductor thin film 'VM1' at CES 2024... "Essential for applications such as fire detectors and protection circuits" Aving Korea · Jan 17, 2024 (새 창에서 열림) VanaM announces responsive thin film semiconductor ‘VM1’ at CES 2024… “It can be a key component in various safety systems.” Made In Korea News · Jan 3, 2024 (새 창에서 열림) [Seeing the future of semiconductors⑧] Vanam "Eco-friendly semiconductors made in the city center" Bridge Economics (브릿지경제) · Aug 29, 2023 (새 창에서 열림) [Korea University's First Prize 2022] Vanam Co., Ltd. "Leading the Thin Film Semiconductor Market" Donga (동아일보) · Apr 19, 2023 (새 창에서 열림) Semiconductor Startup VanaM Raises KRW 700 Million in Seed Funding Wowtale · Feb 28, 2023 (새 창에서 열림) Semiconductor materials and components startup 'Vanam' attracts 700 million won in seed investment Startup Today · Feb 28, 2023 (새 창에서 열림)

Blog

Insights and stories on our technology and industry.

Thank You, SelectUSA

May 13, 2026 · Thank you SelectUSA, thank you to the judges of Open Tech 1 Session and the Finals, and thank you to everyone who has believed in us, in our products, in our te…

1st Place – Open Tech 1 at SelectUSA Investment Summit

May 5, 2026 · A proud moment for VanaM Inc. 반암(주)!

VanaM Inc. Will Attend SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026

Apr 22, 2026 · VanaM Inc. 반암(주) Inc. will be attending the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 This May,

Pitching at East Meets West Hawaii

Apr 7, 2026 · Find us this week at East Meets West Hawaii, where we will be pitching alongside 9 other great startups, all aiming to get that ticket to the Startup World Cup…

Takeoff Tokyo 2026 Pitch Contest Semifinalists

Apr 2, 2026 · Takeoff Tokyo announced the semifinalists of the 2026 Pitch Contest — and VanaM Inc. was among them.

From Tokyo to Hawaii

Apr 2, 2026 · From Tokyo to Hawaii. Another stage, another pitch!

Thank You, Takeoff Tokyo

Apr 2, 2026 · Thank you so much Takeoff Tokyo for the opportunity, and particularly to the judges during all three rounds (Day 1, Semifinals and Finals) who believed in our s…

Sahar Ayachi at Takeoff Tokyo

Mar 23, 2026 · Our Chief Strategy Officer Sahar Ayachi shared that she would be attending Takeoff Tokyo, where VanaM Inc. held a booth.

Thank You, SPIE!

Jan 28, 2026 · Thank you SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics!

Wrapped Up an Inspiring Week at Photonics West

Jan 27, 2026 · Wrapped up an inspiring week at Photonics West.

Thank You for Stopping by Our Booth at Photonics West

Jan 25, 2026 · Thank you Tanya Ramond, PhD MBA for stopping by our booth at Photonics West 🙏.

Day 1 of SPIE Photonics West

Jan 21, 2026 · 🚀 Day 1 of SPIE Photonics West!

One Week to Go Until SPIE Photonics West 2026

Jan 12, 2026 · One week to go! 🚀

Photonics Starts with the Right Thin Films

Dec 17, 2025 · From materials to systems, photonics starts with the right thin films.

MRS Fall 2025 Wrapped Up

Dec 8, 2025 · MRS Fall 2025 wrapped up last week, and we’re still energized from the conversations, curiosity, and connections we experienced throughout the event.

Boston, We're Almost There

Nov 26, 2025 · Boston, we’re almost there!🌍

MRS Fall 2025 in Boston: D-18

Nov 12, 2025 · MRS Fall 2025 in Boston: D-18!

An Incredible Journey as Part of Luminate Cohort 8

Oct 29, 2025 · It’s been an incredible journey as part of Luminate Accelerator Cohort 8!

VanaM Inc. Is Heading to MRS Fall 2025 in Boston

Oct 28, 2025 · We’re heading to Boston!

Completing Our 7-Month Journey with Luminate

Oct 27, 2025 · Proud to mark the completion of our 7-month journey with the Luminate Accelerator!

Grateful to AIM Photonics for Hosting Us

Sep 25, 2025 · We’re grateful to AIM Photonics for hosting VanaM Inc. 반암(주) and our fellow Luminate Accelerator Cohort 8 companies for a great session of presentations and dis…

Another In-Person Week with Luminate Accelerator

Sep 16, 2025 · It was a pleasure for us at VanaM Inc. 반암(주) to take part in another in-person week with the Luminate Accelerator.

Featured in the Rochester Business Journal

Sep 11, 2025 · Thank you to Luminate Accelerator and the Rochester Business Journal for this piece about VanaM Inc. 반암(주).

We Are Excited to Be at IFA Berlin 2025

Sep 6, 2025 · ✨ We are excited to be at IFA Berlin 2025! Huge thanks to everyone who already stopped by our booth!

IFA Berlin 2025 Is Just Around the Corner

Sep 2, 2025 · IFA Berlin 2025 is just around the corner, and we at VanaM Inc. 반암(주) are getting ready to showcase our cutting-edge thin films.

Just 1 Month to Go Until IFA Berlin 2025

Aug 5, 2025 · Just 1 month to go until IFA Berlin 2025!

From Optics to Quantum: Thin Films as the Invisible Enabler

Jul 15, 2025 · Thin films might be nanometers thick, but their role in shaping the future of photonics and quantum technologies is enormous.

That's a Wrap on NanoKorea 2025

Jul 7, 2025 · ✨ That’s a wrap on NanoKorea 2025!

VanaM Inc. Is at Nano Korea 2025

Jul 2, 2025 · 🚀 VanaM Inc. is at Nano Korea 2025!

2nd Place at SelectUSA OpenTech Pitching Session 1

May 28, 2025 · Still buzzing from the experience at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2025 — VanaM Inc. 반암(주) Inc. placed 2nd in the OpenTech Pitching Session 1!

Luminate Accelerator's Regional Showcase

May 25, 2025 · Taking part in Luminate Accelerator’s Regional Showcase this week was a great chance to connect with manufacturers, businesses, and service providers in Rochest…

VanaM Inc. Heads to SelectUSA Investment Summit 2025

May 8, 2025 · We’re excited to announce that VanaM Inc. will be attending SelectUSA Investment Summit at National Harbor, MD!

First In-Person Week with Luminate in Rochester

May 2, 2025 · The VanaM team just returned from Rochester, New York, after an exciting and productive first in-person week with Luminate Accelerator and NextCorps. It was our…

VanaM Inc. at World IT Show 2025

Apr 9, 2025 · 🚀 Exciting news! VanaM Inc. is heading to the World IT Show 2025 at COEX in Seoul from April 24–26!

VanaM Inc. Is a Luminate Accelerator Portfolio Company

Apr 1, 2025 · 🚀 VanaM Inc. 반암(주) is a Luminate Accelerator Portfolio Company!

Selected for NextCorps Luminate Accelerator Cohort 8

Mar 28, 2025 · 🚀 Exciting News from VanaM Inc.! 🚀

What a Fantastic Time We Had at CES 2025

Jan 14, 2025 · 🌟 What a fantastic time we had at CES 2025!

Exciting Times at CES 2025

Jan 10, 2025 · Exciting times at CES 2025!

Day 1 at CES 2025

Jan 8, 2025 · Day 1 at CES 2025!

The Countdown to CES 2025 Has Begun

Jan 2, 2025 · The countdown to CES 2025 in Las Vegas has begun, and we’re excited to invite you to visit us at Booth #60643! ✨

We're Headed to CES 2025

Dec 20, 2024 · 🚀 We’re Headed to CES 2025! 🚀

Thank You, MRS!

Dec 6, 2024 · 🌟 Thank You, MRS! 🌟

We're Live at MRS Fall 2024 in Boston

Dec 4, 2024 · 🌟 We’re Live at MRS Fall 2024 in Boston! 🌟

VanaM Inc. Heads to MRS Fall 2024 in Boston

Nov 26, 2024 · 🌟 VanaM is traveling again!

2024 DIPS 1000+ Global Relay IR Pitching Event

Nov 22, 2024 · VanaM is thrilled to share the recent participation of Dr. Song in the 2024 DIPS 1000+ Global Relay IR Pitching Event at MotionLab.Berlin!

VanaM at MotionLab.Berlin IR Program

Nov 19, 2024 · VanaM team is at MotionLab.Berlin for the week for an amazing IR program with fellow startups.

VanaM Inc. at Electronica 2024 in Munich

Nov 15, 2024 · 🚀 **VanaM Inc. at Electronica 2024 in Munich** 🚀

VanaM Inc. at Electronica 2024, Munich

Nov 4, 2024 · 🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Day 1 at SEDEX 2024, COEX Seoul

Oct 23, 2024 · Day 1! We're at the SEDEX 2024 in COEX, Seoul until Friday (23~25 October 2024).

HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2024 (Autumn Edition)

Oct 15, 2024 · We're at the HKDTC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (2024 Autumn Edition)!

Winner of the K-Startup Pitch Contest

Oct 11, 2024 · So grateful to East Side Fab. for organizing this event and to the jury who chose our pitch as winner 🏆 in their K-Startup Pitch Contest!

KIST Europe – Saarland IBK 창공 Program

Oct 10, 2024 · It is a great honor to be part of the KIST Europe - Saarland IBK 창공 program and to interact with other amazing Korean startups on our path to entering the Germa…

Welcome to VanaM Inc.

Oct 2, 2024 · 🌟 Welcome to VanaM Inc. 🌟