SKT and Alpha Holdings Sign MOU to Commercialize Promising Technologies
Through Stargate, an in-house promising technology commercialization program
Promoting the commercialization of promising technologies and supporting the growth of independent corporations.


SK Telecom announced on the 25th that it signed a business agreement with Alpha Holdings to cooperate in commercializing technologies such as AI semiconductors and attracting investment.

This agreement was established to promote the independent commercialization of SK Telecom's promising technologies. Through "Stargate," an in-house promising technology commercialization program launched by SK Telecom in 2019, the two companies will support the commercialization of promising technologies such as AI semiconductors and LiDAR, as well as the growth of independent corporations.

Alpha Holdings is engaged in investments and business ventures in advanced technology fields in addition to its system semiconductor design business. It also plans to participate in attracting investment and fostering business development for the independent commercialization of promising in-house technologies within SK Telecom.

As the first collaboration under this agreement, the two companies will invest in and foster BRYTN, a laser optical technology company established through the Stargate program. Alpha Holdings has valued Brighton's enterprise value at approximately 12 billion won and is also participating in direct investment.

SK Telecom is transferring its ultra-small laser optical technology assets to Brighton. Brighton plans to leverage this expertise to advance its optical engine module business in both domestic and international markets, with plans to begin supplying the US and Chinese markets in 2020.

The ultra-small laser optical technology developed by SK Telecom is expected to find wide-ranging applications, including head-up displays for vehicles, holograms, AI speakers, 3D holograms, and AR glasses. It supports 200 lumens of brightness, enough to display images up to 100 inches, while also receiving a Laser Eye-Safety Class 1 rating. It also features a Focus Free feature that automatically focuses the device even when it's moving.

The two companies announced that, starting with this collaboration, they will continue to discover and commercialize promising technologies within SK Telecom and foster ICT unicorn companies.