Industry Insight: Deep Tech’s long road to market. Who pays for it?

 

Deep-tech start-ups need years and serious capital before they make money, and investors are increasingly chasing AI instead. So who’s funding the next wave of science-based companies?

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Cyrus Wadia, Chief Executive Officer from Activate to look at the funding squeeze, why governments are stepping in, and what it means for Singapore’s efforts to turn more of its research into businesses.