To Pioneer Digital Credentialing and Aerospace Innovation

Agreement launches Korea's first digital pilot verification initiative, leveraging quantum supercomputing and digital twins for next-gen aviation

BEAVERTON,  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Datavault AI Inc., a leader in AI-driven data visualization, valuation, and monetization has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Aerospace University (KAU) to drive education, research, and global collaboration in aerospace credentialing, with implications for both Korea and global aviation.

Goyang, South Korea-based KAU excels in aerospace engineering and innovation. Since its founding in 1952, KAU has been fully dedicated to fostering future experts and professionals to support the aerospace industry in South Korea.

The agreement establishes cooperation in:

• Deploying Datavault AI’s VerifyU platform for Korea's inaugural digital credentialing, including real-time pilot identity verification and simulation machine aptitude assessments for multiple aircraft types. This addresses rising demands in a sector in which analysts report global private aviation demand surged 3.8% year-over-year in 2025, led by 5.2% growth in North America.
• Joint research on quantum supercomputing and digital twins to optimize aerospace designs, enhancing aircraft management and human-machine interfaces.
• Hosting academic events to foster data collaborations with aerospace leaders, where AI refines next-generation data capabilities via predictive modeling and secure verification.

This builds on Datavault AI's momentum, including the Company’s previously announced $150 million Scilex investment to build a supercomputer for advancing its independent data exchanges (IDEs), Real World Assets (RWA), and digital twin markets, with support from the Company’s IBM partnership using WatsonX to revolutionize next-generation data sharing, valuation, scoring, and pricing, unlocking immutable, monetizable assets for industries like aviation.

Datavault AI's patented platform, integrated with IBM WatsonX, empowers secure, real-time data exchanges, enabling digital twins that mirror physical assets for flawless weapons performance simulations. As U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Heath Collins emphasized on digital twins' role in hypersonics, they deliver “incredible focus, resources, agility and openness" to accelerate defense innovations, now extending to civilian aerospace for safer, smarter flight operations.

“This contract positions Datavault AI to deliver trusted, scalable credentialing for global pilots amid commercial and private aviation's boom,” said Nathaniel Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI. “Our VerifyU strategy, powered by advanced AI technologies, verifies human and machine aptitudes, ensure integrity in high-stakes environments,” he added.

Hee-Young Hurr, President of KAU, stated, “Partnering with Datavault AI equips our students for aerospace's data-driven future, blending quantum computing with digital twins to pioneer secure, innovative training.”

Darrell Jung, Datavault AI Korea Country Manager, stated, “KAU's collaboration accelerates Korea's leadership in verified aviation credentials. It’s an honor to work alongside Sonia, Nate, and President Hee-Young Hurr on this landmark partnership. Together, we are blending leadership, vision, and technology to position Datavault AI at the forefront of aerospace credentialing and innovation. The momentum we’re building here with KAU will resonate not just in Korea, but across the global aviation industry.”

Sonia Choi, Datavault AI CMO, said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Korea Aerospace University on this groundbreaking initiative. This contract not only advances secure digital credentialing and aerospace innovation in Korea but also showcases the power of global collaboration in shaping the future of aviation and digital identity. By combining KAU’s academic excellence with Datavault AI’s patented technologies, we are creating a model that can scale worldwide.”

A signing ceremony was held at KAU in Goyang, South Korea, on September 29, 2025.