Concept for the Identification of Governmental Needs for Actions within the Technology Transfer of Deep Tech

Systemic and society-changing technological developments (Deep Tech, like battery cells or microchips) have predominantly emerged in the US and the Asian region in recent years, whereas European countries, such as Germany, have become technologically dependent in many areas. The development of Deep Tech is accompanied by high financial requirements over a long period of time. In addition, bureaucratic as well as legal hurdles are often associated with its development. To improve this situation, a fundamental adjustment of the state’s intervention as an actor within an innovation system appears necessary. Through a targeted use of support measures, the development and transfer of Deep Tech can be supported by the state, thus contributing to secure Europe’s long-term competitiveness and independence as an industrial region. The present paper presents a conceptual approach for the development of Deep Tech-related governmental technology transfer support options. It presents requirements for a model, which enables the identification of necessities and challenges of technology transfer and the development-phase-specific identification of options. Based on these findings, a concept for the development of a Deep Tech-specific identification of support options is outlined.