DEEP TECH

Quantum computing, advanced materials, biotech, and other science-driven technology categories with long development timelines and large potential impact.

Deep tech operates on a different clock than software — development cycles are measured in years or decades, capital requirements are large, and the science itself is the moat. This subcategory covers quantum computing, advanced materials, synthetic biology, and adjacent fields with a focus on where genuine technical progress is occurring versus where narrative has outpaced reality. Long timelines reward early understanding.