2024 Wrap-up
The year's most in-demand
science-tech expertise
Drawn from our work with investor, consulting, and corporate clients
At Deepsense, we’ve spent the year on the cutting edge of science-tech and deeptech, connecting top minds with the toughest challenges.
By analyzing hundreds of client projects across climate tech, healthcare, and advanced computing, we’ve identified the fields that dominated 2024.
These insights are drawn straight from our work supporting investors, consultants, and companies with due diligence and technical problem-solving.
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Climate
Tech
01
Carbon-to-Value (C2V)
Carbon-to-Value (C2V)
Carbon-to-Value (C2V) refers to the process of converting carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions or other carbon-containing waste streams into valuable products or materials, such as building materials, chemicals, fuels, polymers, or carbon nanomaterials, thereby boosting the commercial viability of CC.
The main challenges include high energy requirements, economic feasibility, technological efficiency, and ensuring full lifecycle carbon-negative processes.
02
Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Fission
The process in which a heavy atom’s nucleus splits into smaller nuclei, releasing significant heat and radiation for power generation.
03
Green Hydrogen
Green Hydrogen
Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis of water using renewable energy, while natural hydrogen occurs naturally in the Earth.
04
Alternative Battery Technologies
Alternative Battery Technologies
The process in which a heavy atom’s nucleus splits into smaller nuclei, releasing significant heat and radiation for power generation.
05
Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear Fusion
Process of combining two light atomic nuclei into a heavier one while releasing energy, offering a potential unlimited, low-carbon energy source.
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Healthcare
01
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a high-throughput DNA sequencing technology that allows for rapid and cost-effective analysis of large amounts of genetic material. NGS enables simultaneous sequencing of millions of DNA fragments, providing comprehensive insights into genome structure, genetic variations, gene expression, and epigenetic modifications.
02
Biologics Manufacturing
Biologics Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical process of producing large molecule drugs derived from living organisms or cells to develop biological-based medical treatments.
03
High-Throughput Screening (HTS)
High-Throughput Screening (HTS)
A drug discovery technique that utilizes automation to rapidly test thousands to millions of chemical compounds for biological activity, significantly accelerating the identification of potential drug candidates.
04
Pharmaceutical Process Automation
Pharmaceutical Process Automation
Advanced technologies and systems to streamline and optimize various stages of drug development and manufacturing.
05
CAR-T Therapies
CAR-T Therapies
Advance cancer treatment by modifying patients’ T cells to target cancer more effectively.
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Computing
01
Generative AI
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think, learn, and perform tasks autonomously. It involves algorithms, ML models, and neural networks that enable machines to recognize patterns, make decisions, solve problems, and improve performance through experience.
02
AI Accelerators
AI Accelerators
Specialized hardware designed to efficiently process AI tasks, such as ML and deep learning, faster than general-purpose processors.
03
Industrial Smart Systems
Industrial Smart Systems
Integrated technologies that enhance the (energy) efficiency, productivity, and safety of industrial operations through automation, data, and real-time monitoring.
04
Data Center Innovation
Data Center Innovation
Improving data center efficiency, scalability, and sustainability through advanced hardware and software technologies.
05
Quantum Computing Hardware
Quantum Computing Hardware
The physical systems and devices that exploit quantum mechanical phenomena to perform computations.
Rising in the ranks
We've seen more fields that showed strong momentum in 2024, just missing the top 5 but still capturing significant interest from our clients.
Rising in
Climate Tech
06
Direct Air Capture (DAC)
07
Green Steel
08
Distributed Energy (DERs)
09
Advanced Geothermal
10
Industrial Heating
Rising in
Healthcare
06
AI-Assisted Medical Diagnosis
07
Genetic Medicines
08
Viral Gene Delivery
09
Minimally-Invasive Biomarker
10
Stem Cell Therapies
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Computing
06
Industrial Robotics / Cobots
07
Optical Computing
08
Semiconductor Fabrication
09
AI Edge Computing
10
Quantum Algorithms