The DEEP x Series harnesses our strengths in providing business mentorship and in facilitating deep tech spin-offs, embedding them in exclusive partnerships with leading institutions in the deep tech ecosystem.
DEEP x SPRIN-D
The 10-month long program concluded in October 2024 with 8 European breakthrough technologies in Circular Biomanufacturing: scouted, selected and funded by SPRIN-D. DEEP has run a mentoring program à la CDL with 16 top mentors from EU and US
- 93% of participants surveyed reported that mentors added value to their thinking and approach to meeting their goals
- 4.7/5 was the average rating given by mentors surveyed on their likelihood to recommend the program to peers
- 2 ventures, initially hesitant to create a spinout, are now in the process of establishing one
- 6 ventures received significantly more follow-on funding by SPRIN-D for 2025
DEEP x TÜBINGEN AI
The DEEPx Artificial Intelligence program was launched in October 2024 in collaboration with the Tübingen AI Center and Cyber Valley, two leading European AI institutes.
- 7 spin-outs in Artificial Intelligence were selected by the Tübingen AI Center and Cyber Valley across various industries (health, education, agriculture, architecture).
- 19 high-caliber mentors are supporting their commercialization and business development through refinement of strategy and objectives.
