On May 16, 2025, TheEN Co., Ltd. was honored with the Technical Excellence Award at the Regional Startup Technology Competition held at Daejeon Tipstown, recognizing the company’s innovative technologies aligned with Daejeon’s core strategic industries: Aerospace, Bio, Chip, and Defense (A·B·C·D).

Hosted jointly by Chungnam National University’s Startup Support Center and Yuseong District Office, the competition aimed to identify and support early-stage startups (under 7 years since founding) with outstanding technologies in key strategic sectors, while fostering investment opportunities and business growth.

At the event, TheEN showcased its advanced hydrogen purification catalysts and electrolysis electrodes, which enhance both the safety and efficiency of hydrogen energy systems. The award serves as a testament to TheEN’s technological differentiation and growth potential in the clean energy sector.

Awarded startups will be officially recognized during the year-end performance forum organized by Chungnam National University and will receive tailored support programs including business development and investor matching services.

TheEN remains committed to advancing high-performance catalyst and electrode technologies that contribute to the safe expansion of hydrogen infrastructure and a robust startup ecosystem in the region.