What UBI Research does

UBI Research (유비산업리서치) is a South Korea-based B2B market research and consulting firm specializing exclusively in the OLED and display industry. Founded in 2007 by Choong-hoon Yi, a former KIST and Samsung SDI researcher, the firm is headquartered in Seoul and operates with a small team of eight employees, including senior analysts with 30+ years of display R&D experience from LG Display, Samsung Display, Sony, and Samsung SDI. The company also operates OLEDNET, a specialized OLED/display media platform that has been running since 2003, providing an industry network and content distribution channel that complements its paid research products.

The firm's core product is a quarterly OLED Market Tracker covering small display, medium-large display, emitting materials, component materials, and equipment sectors, supplemented by a deep catalog of special reports (SCM, manufacturing process, flexible/foldable, QNED, Mini LED, Micro-LED, inkjet printing, IT OLED), weekly and monthly industry reports (OLED Industry Report, China Display Industry Trends Brief), and consulting services for investment, marketing, production, and R&D strategy. Content is delivered in Korean, English, and Japanese. In 2026 the firm expanded coverage into emerging technologies (perovskite materials, QD display applications) and produced the industry-first China OLED SCM Analysis Report, addressing the localization of China's OLED supply chain.

UBI Research generates revenue through subscription-based market research products (annual subscriptions, quarterly tracker updates), professional services consulting, seminar and conference fees (Korean seminars priced at 490,000–540,000 KRW, Japanese seminars at 20,000–40,000 JPY), and recurring Prime Membership access. Distribution is sales-led, primarily through direct inquiry, the company website, and on-site seminars. The customer base includes major OLED panel manufacturers (Samsung Display, LG Display, BOE, Visionox, CSOT, Tianma, EDO), set/system manufacturers (Apple, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Huawei, Xiaomi), materials and equipment suppliers, and investment firms. The Display Korea conference (scheduled March 2027) and Display Next 2027 seminar anchor the firm's events-led engagement.

Name

UBI Research

Legal name

(주)유비산업리서치 (UBI Industry Research Co.)

Website

https://ubiresearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UBI Research is a Seoul-based B2B market research and consulting firm specializing exclusively in the OLED and display industry, serving panel manufacturers, set makers, material suppliers, and investors with quarterly trackers, special reports, consulting, and industry seminars in Korean, English, and Japanese.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Market Research and Consulting Services (OLED/Display Industry)

NAICS

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (54191), Marketing Consulting Services (541613), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry & Sector Research (Syndicated/Custom) (BPAHALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

B2B / Industrial Market Research (MPAAALAA), Sector-Specific Industry Research (FSACAGAL)

Keywords

• OLED market research
• Display industry analysis
• Market tracking services
• OLED supply chain
• Display consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Market Research Reports: Sale of OLED and display industry market reports, including annual reports, special reports, and market trackers. Reports cover small displays, medium-large displays, emitting materials, components/materials, and equipment sectors.
2. Consulting Services: Industrial strategy consulting for investment, marketing, production, and R&D decision-making.
3. Seminars and Conferences: Revenue from seminar attendance fees and conference participation. Includes analyst seminars, visit seminars, and Display Korea conferences.
4. Prime Membership: Subscription-based membership service providing ongoing access to reports and analysis content.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UBI Research sells subscription-based market research products and paid consulting services focused exclusively on the OLED and display industry. Its core deliverables are quarterly pivot-table Market Trackers, annual and special reports, weekly/monthly industry newsletters, analyst seminars, the Display Korea conference, and bespoke industrial strategy consulting for investment, marketing, production, and R&D decisions.

Product overview

UBI Research is an OLED and display industry research and consulting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of market research products and professional services. The core offering consists of quarterly Market Trackers covering small/medium-large OLED displays, emitting materials, component materials, and equipment sectors with pivot table data. The company publishes regular and special technical reports including SCM analysis, manufacturing processes, flexible/foldable displays, Micro-LED, Micro-LED for XR, QNED, Mini LED, inkjet technology, and IT OLED. Supporting services include weekly China display industry trends reports, bi-weekly OLED industry reports, seminars (regular, visit, and Japan-specific), the biennial Display Korea conference, and strategic consulting services. The company also produces video content through its UBI TokTok platform featuring analyst discussions on industry topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OLEDNET: OLED/Display specialized media platform operated by UBI Research since 2003

Products and services

• OLED Market Tracker Quarterly updated market tracking service covering small display, medium-large display, emitting materials, component materials, and equipment sectors with pivot table data for market analysis and forecasts. Targeted at OLED panel manufacturers, suppliers, and investors.
• OLED Reports (Market and Technical) Market and Technical Reports analyzing the global market and technology of products within the OLED industry, categorized by display size (small, medium-large), emitting materials, and component materials. Targeted at panel manufacturers, suppliers, and set makers.
• SCM Special Report (China OLED Supply Chain) Supply Chain Management analysis report covering Chinese OLED materials, components, and equipment companies' customer structure and business stages. Targeted at global companies seeking to enter or expand in the Chinese OLED market.
• OLED Manufacturing Process Report Analysis of OLED manufacturing process technologies and equipment. Targeted at panel manufacturers, equipment companies, and R&D teams.
• Flexible/Foldable OLED Report Technology and market analysis of flexible and foldable OLED displays. Targeted at panel manufacturers, set makers, and materials suppliers.
• Display Technology Trends Report Analysis of latest display technology trends and patent analysis. Targeted at panel manufacturers, R&D teams, and strategy functions.
• QNED Report Analysis of QNED display technology trends. Targeted at panel manufacturers, set makers, and R&D teams.
• Mini LED Report Analysis of Mini LED technology and market trends. Targeted at panel manufacturers, set makers, and LED suppliers.
• Micro Display Report Analysis of micro display technology for XR and other applications. Targeted at XR product developers, panel makers, and component suppliers.
• Micro-LED Report Comprehensive analysis of Micro-LED technology, applications across TV, AR glasses, automotive, and wearables, and market trends including BOM cost analysis. Targeted at panel manufacturers, set makers, XR developers, and suppliers.
• Inkjet Technology Report Analysis of inkjet printing technology for OLED and QLED displays, covering inkjet heads, systems, and equipment manufacturers. Targeted at equipment vendors, panel manufacturers, and R&D teams.
• IT OLED Report Analysis of IT OLED technology and industry trends, covering LTPO TFT, 8.6G investment, Tandem OLED, and IT panel market forecasts. Targeted at panel manufacturers, IT OEMs, and suppliers.
• China Display Industry Trends Report Monthly paid report on Chinese display market dynamics covering major panel makers (BOE, Visionox, CSOT, Tianma, EDO) and set maker market trends. Targeted at OLED panel manufacturers, suppliers, investors, and set makers.
• OLED Weekly Industry Report Weekly paid service analyzing OLED and display industry information, delivered early each week to subscribers. Targeted at OLED panel manufacturers, suppliers, and investors.
• Display Korea Conference Biennial global business conference uniting top display industry experts, scheduled for March 11-12, 2027 at EL Tower, Seoul, Korea. Targeted at OLED panel manufacturers, suppliers, set makers, and investors.
• Regular Seminars First-half and second-half yearly seminars on newest technical trends and upcoming technical marketing for future displays, delivered in collaboration with OLED display experts. Targeted at the OLED industry professional audience.
• Visit Seminars On-site customized seminars delivered at client locations, with topics decided through discussion with client representatives to reflect customer needs. Targeted at enterprise OLED industry clients.
• Consulting Services Industrial strategy consulting for investment, marketing, production, and R&D decision-making. Targeted at panel manufacturers, set makers, suppliers, and investors.
• 2026 OLED Emitting Material Report Annual 2026 report analyzing OLED emitting materials by product category, covering color gamut competition, panel manufacturer technology roadmaps, and Chinese material companies' supply chain expansion. Targeted at OLED material suppliers and panel manufacturers.
• 2026 Medium-Large OLED Display Annual Report Annual 2026 report analyzing 8.6G line investment for medium-large OLED panels (10-inch and above) and global set-panel manufacturer supply chain, covering IT, automotive, and TV market trends, 2-Stack Tandem technology, and 2030 outlook. Targeted at panel manufacturers, set makers, and suppliers.
• QD Material Display Application Technology and Industry Analysis Report 2026 report covering QD material properties and synthesis technology across LCD, QD-OLED, Micro-LED, and XR display applications, with global material supply chain changes and 2030 market outlook. Targeted at material suppliers, panel manufacturers, and set makers.
• Perovskite Material Industry and Application Technology Analysis Report 2026 report analyzing perovskite material technology principles, global industry trends, market outlook, and supply chain, including display applications (PeLED, color conversion) and tandem solar cell application technology with mass production roadmap. Targeted at display and solar cell industry participants.
• Display Next 2027 Seminar Analyst seminar covering on-device AI, XR trends, IT OLED demand, automotive digital cockpit, Apple supply chain changes, China SCM localization strategy, AR glass optical technology, OLED emitting materials, foldable and Micro-LED technologies. Targeted at OLED industry professionals across panel makers, suppliers, and set makers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive roadmaps and market forecasts by company and product segment
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Science and Technology Convention CenterminorOthers · 12 August 2026Venue partner for Display Next 2027 seminar to be held at the Science and Technology Convention Center (B1F, Conference Room 3) in Seoul.
• OLEDNETcoreOthersUBI Research operates OLEDNET, a specialized OLED/display media platform since 2003, providing industry networking and information services to the OLED community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Counterpoint Research: Technology research firm with growing OLED and display coverage, particularly in smartphone and automotive panels. Overlaps with UBI Research's set maker-focused research and serves similar enterprise clients.
• IDTechEx: Research firm covering emerging display technologies including Micro-LED, OLED, and printed electronics. Overlaps with UBI Research in next-gen display research and serves similar advanced materials and equipment clients.

Direct peers

• Stone Partners: Korean display industry research firm offering OLED and LCD market research. Headquartered in Korea with similar target customers (Samsung Display, LG Display) and direct overlap in display supply chain analysis.
• Sigmaintell: China-based display research firm providing panel shipment, pricing, and supply chain analysis. Direct competitor in OLED/display market intelligence with strong China focus, overlapping with UBI Research's China OLED SCM analysis.
• CINNO Research: China-based display research firm covering OLED, LCD, and emerging display technologies. Competes with UBI Research particularly in China OLED market intelligence and serves similar panel maker and supply chain clients.
• Yole Group: Display technology research firm offering market and technology reports on OLED, Micro-LED, and emerging display technologies. Comparable in structure — niche research firm with deep technical analyst bench and subscription-based product delivery.
• DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants): Direct competitor offering OLED and display market research, supply chain analysis, and consulting. Most comparable peer in OLED-specific syndicated research with overlapping clientele across panel makers and set OEMs.

Regional players

• Runway Technology (AVC Revo): China-based display research firm tracking panel shipments, OLED, and emerging display technologies. Comparable in product structure (trackers, reports, conferences) but geographically focused on Chinese market.

Broad incumbents

• TrendForce: Asia-based technology research firm covering display panels and components including OLED. Overlaps with UBI Research in OLED market data and serves similar Korean, Chinese, and Taiwanese client base.
• Omdia (formerly IHS Markit): Large incumbent research firm covering displays as part of broader technology research portfolio. Overlaps with UBI Research in OLED/display market trackers and forecasting, but serves a wider enterprise research buyer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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