Panel 2: Who Will Capture Deep Tech? Startups vs Corporates vs SMEs

Deeptech is no longer confined to spin-offs and venture-backed startups—it is becoming a strategic imperative for SMEs and large corporates alike. As breakthrough technologies move closer to market readiness, established organizations are increasingly challenged to integrate them into existing operations, products, and business models.

This session brings together industry leaders and innovators to explore how companies are adopting deeptech in practice—from internal transformation to external partnerships. The discussion will address organizational readiness, cultural and structural barriers, integration strategies, and the balance between incremental innovation and disruptive change.