DEEP Research

At DEEP, our research delves into the foundations and advancements of deep-tech, tackling complex challenges where business, technology, and society intersect. Leveraging insights from biotech, decision science, and data-driven innovation, we aim to shape the landscape of deep-tech research from a European perspective.

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Do Lean Startup Methods Work for Deep Tech?

Lean startup methods can benefit deep tech ventures, but they must be adapted to address longer development timelines, higher capital needs, and complex regulatory challenges.

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The Theranos Strategy Lesson

Startups should prioritize transparency and ethical practices over rapid growth to avoid the pitfalls that led to Theranos's downfall.

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On the foundations of deep-tech innovation

In his publication, Prof. Francis de Véricourt, Academic Director of the Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) and Holder of the Joachim Faber Chair in Business and Technology takes a closer look at the foundations of deep-tech innovation.

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BioTech Innovation Index 2023

The DEEP Institute and BCG jointly publish a novel index comparing biotech innovation hubs in Europe. The study reveals that despite having comparable performance and complementary strengths, German hubs lack effective collaboration, resulting in subpar performance compared to London or Paris.

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Assessing Deep-Tech Innovation Hubs in Germany: The Case of Biotechnology

Assessing Deep-Tech Innovation Hubs in Germany: The Case of Biotechnology” is a joint report by the Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT Berlin and the Bertelsmann Stiftung highlighting Germany’s immense innovation potential in the biotech sector. The Biotech Index evaluates Germany’s performance in deep-tech innovation over an 8 year period across 5 key German hubs — Berlin, Heidelberg, Munich, Nuremberg-Erlangen, and Stuttgart — revealing key strengths and gaps but also highlighting the urgent need for cross-hub collaboration to drive global competitiveness.

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DEEP Research

DEEP Research

Do Lean Startup Methods Work for Deep Tech?

The Theranos Strategy Lesson

On the foundations of deep-tech innovation

BioTech Innovation Index 2023

Assessing Deep-Tech Innovation Hubs in Germany: The Case of Biotechnology

Research on decision, models, and data

DEEP Academic Steering Committee

Francis de Vericourt

Linus Dahlander

Henry Sauermann

Stefan Wagner