#DeepTech #startups often start their lives in some sort of lab (university, government, corporate)
Getting the product/solution out of the lab into a startup can involve some tricky negotiations
Preparing for these conversations can be a challenge - particularly for first time founders
Fortunately Pearse Coyle, of Deeptech Seed Fund, has recorded a brilliant video and produced a score sheet for how he assesses deep tech startups with loads of advice for first time founders
I'd strongly recommend watching the video and checking out the score sheet whether you're an #investor, #entrepreneur or in any way involved in IP negotiations / #techtransfer
I had the pleasure of meeting Pearse when we sat on an assessment panel together for #ICURe (an Innovate UK funded programme supporting first time academic founders) his YouTube channel is well worth a watch - it is my go-to when speaking to first-time academic founders