Deep Tech Innovation Lab

About

Be part of the first cohort solving frontier innovation challenges with industry partners.

Deep Tech Innovation Lab is an innovation sprint where students solve real corporate challenges using structured startup and venture-building methods. Over three intensive weeks, participants will explore deep tech trends, assess real use cases provided by industry partners, and design venture-ready solutions with startup or intrapreneurial potential.

The course blends corporate innovation, venture clienting, and entrepreneurial action, giving students a rare opportunity to work hands-on with deep tech problems from sectors like energy, mobility, AI, health, and robotics.

It’s perfect for students curious about the future of innovation and industry.

Target group

Bachelor and master students from all disciplines interested in innovation. Ideal for students of:

- Engineering & technical fields
- Business & economics
- Design, innovation, or entrepreneurship
- Computer science or data
- Sustainability and climate fields

Course aim

Key objective: To equip students with the mindset, tools, and experience to turn deep tech challenges into validated business opportunities, using modern corporate innovation methods.

Overall Goals

- Understand how corporates use venture clienting and open innovation
- Analyze and reframe real deep tech challenges
- Explore how emerging technologies enable solutions
- Design and test early-stage venture concepts
- Communicate solutions with confidence and clarity
Part 1. Challenge & Solution Scouting

- Learn how companies define and frame innovation challenges
- Analyze real corporate or startup briefs to define the problem space
- Explore relevant deep tech trends and players
- Scout and benchmark existing and emerging solutions
- Define gaps and design early concept directions
Part 2. Venture Building & Communication

- Select and evolve the best concept into a venture or pilot idea
- Define value proposition, use case, and delivery model
- Map stakeholder landscape and potential traction paths
- Create a short innovation report or pitch deck
- Pitch the concept to a jury of innovation leads and experts

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