Europe needs more courage for deep tech

(Please note that the podcast audio is in German.)

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why deep tech is more than just a hype – and how much venture capital is now flowing into this sector
• Why Europe has excellent science but is often too slow when it comes to commercialization
• Which technologies will drive the next industrial revolution
• How Herbert went from being an aerospace engineer to becoming a deep-tech investor
• And why he believes that Europe needs more courage and less bureaucracy

This podcast was originally produced for the 1E9 Community.

About DeepTech Unlocked:

DeepTech Unlocked is the podcast for anyone curious about why Germany’s cutting-edge research so often stays in the lab—and what needs to change to bring it to the world.

Hosted by Thorsten Lambertus, Managing Director, Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT Berlin, and Thomas Lange, investor at Achleitner Ventures, the series features conversations with pioneers in AI, quantum computing, biotech, venture capital, politics, and industry.

Their mission: to uncover how Germany can turn world-class research into global market leaders. DeepTech Unlocked is honest, in-depth, and driven by one clear goal: putting Germany at the forefront of the DeepTech revolution.

About the DEEP Institute at ESMT Berlin:

The Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT Berlin is dedicated to advancing deep-tech innovation by fostering dynamic ecosystems that accelerate technology transfer and the global scaling of startups. Through strategic collaborations with research institutions, corporations, and investors, DEEP cultivates science-based innovations. By pioneering transformative initiatives, the institute empowers a new generation of deep-tech innovators to shape the technological future of Europe.