UTUM Masterclass by UVC – What Makes DeepTech Start-ups Investable

Oct 28, 2026 — 01:30 pm - 2:00 PM
InnoEnergy Booth

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Why this topic, why now? Turning breakthrough technologies into successful businesses takes more than a great idea. DeepTech start-ups face long development cycles, high capital needs and the challenge of proving commercial demand. What does it take to attract investors and successfully scale? Who is on stage, and what will we discuss? Sarah Teinert from UVC Partners will lead this masterclass, joined by DeepDrive as a success case. Together, they will explore what makes a DeepTech start-up investable, how investors assess technology and market risks, and which decisions matter most when moving from research to commercial scale. Expect practical insights, real challenges and lessons learned from both investor and founder perspectives. Who is this for? DeepTech founders preparing for fundraising or scaling their businesses Investors interested in early-stage technology and commercialisation Researchers and innovators looking to turn breakthrough technologies into successful companies

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