This course provides aspiring deep tech entrepreneurs the knowledge and skills to scout opportunities, assess technologies, develop business models, secure funding, build teams, and manage risks. By learning best practices in deep tech commercialization, participants gain practical insights into launching successful ventures at the frontiers of science and technology.

The course covers topics like evaluating technical viability, crafting business plans, identifying funding sources, assembling skilled teams, and navigating regulations. It will focus on sustainable development challenges that can benefit from deep tech solutions.

 

 

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Articulate the differences between deep tech and other startups
• Understand socio-technical dynamics and innovation ecosystems
• Scout and evaluate a deep tech business opportunity and technology readiness
• Develop a technology commercialization strategy and business plan
• Identify relevant stakeholders, partners, and resources to access
• Assemble diverse, cross-disciplinary founding teams with necessary skills
• Design experiments to resolve technical uncertainties and risks
• Craft a compelling investment pitch deck and funding strategy