Engine Lab: Building & Scaling Deep Tech Ventures

3-0-6 units · Graduate

Provides insights, tools, and strategic frameworks for students focused on founding, joining, and investing in deep tech ventures (DTVs) at early and growth stages (i.e. Seed, Series A-C). Tools unique to DTVs will include techno-economic models (TEAs), technology roadmaps, milestone-based planning and first-of-a-kind funding structures. Relevant technologies covered will vary each semester, but include e.g. quantum, energy storage, semiconductors, space, rDNA (with end uses including defense/security, climate and health sectors). The course includes a hands-on action-learning project with a local DTV, live cases and engagement with US and international deep tech venture capital providers. The class takes a deliberately international perspective including comparative understanding of deep tech ecosystems in the US, Europe, and Asia and it will highlight the role of geopolitical dynamics in shaping the category.