DeepTech Investor Summit
Switzerland
Impressions
About the Summit
This summit serves as a meeting ground for entrepreneurs, experts, and investors who seek funding, want to invest, or are eager to explore the transformative potential of DeepTech. We navigate through the complexities of DeepTech, which has to address commercial and technical challenges at the same time. Investors, enterprises and entrepreneurs need to collaborate to overcome these challenges. At the DeepTech Investor Summit, we delve more deeply into the complexity of navigating the commercial, technical, and financial risks, providing a platform for collaboration and growth.
About DeepTech
Investing in the future
DeepTech start-ups have the potential to trigger significant, lasting disruptions across various industries, addressing global social and environmental challenges. They are more than mere products: they have the power to transform society. But what can we realistically expect and what is fantasy?
Cutting-edge research
DeepTech start-ups are rooted in cutting-edge research, making strides in areas like Al, MedTech, Sustainable Construction, Quantum Engineering and BioTech. The reputation of leading institutes like ETHZ is integral to the legitimacy of DeepTech ventures.
Scalable business ventures
The success of DeepTech ventures hinges on its ability to address enormous business challenges with cutting-edge research rather than scientific excellence. The task of mobilizing resources for such distant future challenges is not trivial.
Transformation
Investors can play a pivotal role in the success of these efforts. Investors who have the vision and patience to co-create DeepTech ventures that can push the technology to its limits and thereby address the grand challenges of today's business and society are the ones who will create unicorns and the markets of tomorrow.
Snapshot from the stage
More than 40 speakers will share their insights at the summit. Find all of them in the navigation bar agenda.
Prof. Thomas Zurbuchen
ETH Zurich
Chris Jenny
Co-Founder planted
Paul Donovan
Chief Economist UBS Global Wealth Management
Prof. Vanessa Wood
Vice President for Knowledge Transfer and Corporate Relations, ETH Zurich
Veronica Gambillara Fonck
Life Science Entrepreneur, Advisor and Board member
Prof. Raffaello D’Andrea
Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, Founder Verity
Arnaud de la Tour
CEO and co-founder of Hello Tomorrow
Michael Jackson
Venture Partner, Wilbe
Prof. Bart Clarysse
Chair of entrepreneurship in the Department of Management Technology and Economics, ETH Zurich
Prof. Torbjörn Netland
Full Professor and the Head of Chair of Production and Operations Management, ETH Zurich
Stefano Ciampolini
Managing Partner at Medscience Ventures and Healthcare Capital Partners, ETH Zurich
PD Dr. Alexander Ilic
Executive Director of ETH AI Center
Jan Lepoutre
Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Strategy, ESSEC Business School and ETH Zurich
Antonio Marco Pantaleo
Program Manager, European Innovation Council
Pascal Mathis
Founding partner at Founderful
Urs Gredig
Moderator and TV journalist
What to expect
Key notes and talks
Join thought leaders, experts, and industry insiders as they delve into crucial topics shaping the Deep Tech landscape. Our panel discussions provide a platform for insightful conversations, tackling challenges, and exploring opportunities that define the future of technology.
Start-up pitches
Witness the unveiling of cutting-edge innovations as Deep Tech start-ups take center stage. Through dynamic pitches, these ventures showcase their groundbreaking ideas, disruptive technologies, and potential impact on industries. Get ready to be inspired by the next wave of innovation.
Deep Dive sessions
The Deep Dive Sessions feature talks by field experts followed by three promising start-up pitches. These sessions aim to showcase innovative start-ups from ETH and provide a platform for experts, investors, and start-ups to discuss specific topics within their technology field.
Exhibition village
Booth stands feature the latest advancements, prototypes, and solutions from leading Deep Tech companies. Immerse yourself in hands-on experiences, engage with experts, and gain valuable insights into the technologies that will shape tomorrow's world.
Curated networking
Forge meaningful connections with like-minded professionals, investors, and innovators. Our curated networking sessions provide a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and build partnerships within the Deep Tech ecosystem. Connect with those who share your vision and drive innovation forward.
Agenda at a glance
9:00
Welcome note / Prof. Joël Mesot and Anton Simonet
9:10
Defining DeepTech / Prof. Bart Clarysse
9:20
Keynote / Prof. Thomas Zurbuchen
9:45
Insights into Investment Journeys / Planted, Verity, ANYbotics
11:00
Panel Discussion: From Lab to Scale / Prof. Vanessa Wood, Chetan Toila, Michael Jackson, Arnaud de la Tour, Antonio Marco Pantaleo
12:00
Exhibition Village over Lunch
13:00
Technology DeepDive Sessions / Start-ups, experts
15:30
Global Economic Trends / Paul Donovan
16:00
Panel Discussion: Fundamental Changes in Venture Capital / Pascal Mathis, Ulf Claesson, Patrick Forte, Haya Hanna, Prof. Jan Lepoutre
Start-ups
Hosting partners
UBS and ETH Zurich are proud to present jointly a significant platform for Swiss innovation and entrepreneurship. In 2022, ETH Zürich and UBS have launched a partnership to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in Switzerland.