HJWAVE, a Physical AI–based RF technology company, has been officially selected for the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund’s (KODIT) innovative startup scale-up support program, “Pre-ICON.” Through this selection, the company has secured credit guarantee support of up to KRW 7 billion over the next three years.

The Pre-ICON program is designed to identify and support high-potential innovative startups by comprehensively evaluating their technological capabilities, business viability, and growth potential. Selected companies receive extensive support centered on credit guarantees, along with assistance in management, finance, and commercialization.

HJWAVE was chosen as a Pre-ICON beneficiary based on its strong technological competitiveness in core antenna technologies for autonomous driving and ADAS radar systems, its experience in mass production, and its potential for expansion in global markets.

With this selection, HJWAVE has established a solid financial foundation to further advance its R&D capabilities, stabilize its mass production system, and respond to overseas automotive electronics customers. The company plans to expand its business centered on waveguide-based millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar antenna technologies.

Tae-Hwan Yoo, CEO of HJWAVE, stated, “This Pre-ICON selection reflects an objective recognition of our technological capabilities and business model by a public policy institution. We will continue to strengthen our technological competitiveness and grow into a trusted Physical AI RF technology company in the global market.”