Drawing on insights from biotechnology, decision science, and data-driven innovation, DEEP contributes to understanding how deep-tech ventures are developed and scaled.
What DEEP focuses on
DEEP Research focuses on key areas that support the development of deep-tech innovation:
- Deep-tech innovation and commercialization
- Policy and regulatory frameworks
- Venture creation and ecosystem development
- Emerging technologies and their role in innovation systems
Research and publications
DEEP produces reports and publications that examine deep-tech innovation, commercialization, and decision-making. These insights support researchers, investors, and decision-makers across sectors.
BioTech Innovation Index 2023
A joint study with BCG comparing Europe’s leading biotech innovation hubs and highlighting gaps in collaboration and competitiveness.
Assessing Deep-Tech Innovation Hubs in Germany: The Case of Biotechnology
The report, developed by DEEP in collaboration with the Bertelsmann Stiftung, examines Germany’s innovation potential in the biotech sector. It evaluates performance across five key hubs — Berlin, Heidelberg, Munich, Nuremberg-Erlangen, and Stuttgart — over an eight-year period.
The analysis identifies strengths and gaps and highlights the need for stronger collaboration between hubs to improve global competitiveness.
Selected articles
The following articles highlight perspectives on deep-tech innovation, venture development, and decision-making.
Do lean startup methods work for deep tech?
Lean startup methods can support deep-tech ventures, but they need to be adapted to account for longer development timelines, higher capital requirements, and complex regulatory environments.
On the foundations of deep-tech innovation
This publication by Prof. Francis de Véricourt explores the foundations of deep-tech innovation and the role of research, modeling, and decision-making in venture creation.
The Theranos strategy lesson
This article examines the importance of transparency and ethical practices in venture development, drawing lessons from the failure of Theranos.
Research areas
DEEP Research brings together different research streams that explore the foundations of deep-tech innovation.
Decisions, models, and data
This research area focuses on how individuals and organizations interpret data, build models, and make decisions in complex environments.
In the news
Recent media coverage highlights DEEP’s research and its contribution to understanding deep-tech innovation and venture creation.
DEEP academic steering committee
The DEEP academic steering committee guides the institute’s research direction and ensures alignment with key developments in deep-tech innovation.
Francis de Véricourt
Linus Dahlander
Henry Sauermann
Stefan Wagner
Explore DEEP
Learn how DEEP connects research, entrepreneurship, and investment to support deep-tech innovation.