Skip to main content

Understanding Deep Tech

Image
By
What is deep tech? It was hard for me to find a good definition of deep tech and it seems that the definition of the term is still evolving while persons find different ways to use the term. I turned to chatgpt and asked it to define deep tech. It said that deep tech refers to technologies that are based on scientific and engineering discoveries, and are often characterized by a high degree of complexity, novelty, and intellectual property. It went on to say that examples of deep tech include advanced robotics, quantum computing, genetic engineering, 3D printing, and machine learning. These technologies often have the potential to solve complex problems and address societal challenges in areas such as healthcare, energy, and environmental sustainability.

So basically you have to have deep understanding. A subset of deep tech is hard tech where the focus is on hardware. In this space you will also hear about frontier technologies. Some sources say that the origin of the term started with Swati Chaturvedi, CEO of Propel(x), in 2015. She wanted to differentiate tech startups built on commonly available technologies and those based on long-term scientific and technological research and development for future innovations.

Sometimes you will hear about the deep tech revolution. How rapidly developing deep tech will transform our lives and future and bring about innovative changes and solutions to the biggest challenges facing us. We in Trinidad and Tobago do not want to be left behind. Last year Niherst hosted the Sci-TechKnoFest 2.0 and the theme was "The Deep Tech Revolution". For them the deep tech movement was about things like artificial intelligence, extended reality, 3D printing, internet of things, blockchain, autonomous vehicles and quantum computing.

In my research I found the Climate Resilience through Deep Tech Acceleration in the Caribbean Basin project. I could not find much else related to deep tech and the Caribbean. I would like to hear what UWI is doing in this space. What research is taking place? I would like to hear from the Ministry of Digital Transformation. As an example, Singapore is leading as a global hub for deep tech innovation, and has made investments in key areas such as AI, quantum computing, robotics, and biotechnology.

In the future we are likely to see many hackathons and conferences and talk pieces centered on deep tech. There is huge potential in deep tech despite the risks involved. We have to remain problem focused. Investment, collaboration and diversity is needed. There are many deep tech pioneers that are paving the way and making an impact.
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Servant of God

By
It is 245am and I have decided to write. I got up early and washed the wares. I prayed Tahajjud. I came back to my bed and surfed the internet. I watched a video where a 105 year old man said that the secret to a long life is having a reason or purpose to keep going and then luck. This had me thinking about several things. In Islam we are taught that our time in this world is already written. It is our destiny. Then. What is more important? A long life or just a good life that prepares us for the next life? Those things aside, I think we cannot discount luck. Some of us are luckier than others. But the thing I want to focus on is the reason and purpose to keep going. That is some good advice. It makes for a meaningful life. A good life. It could be one big reason. There could be several small reasons. These are things that should be taught in schools. My friend Chatty says that my early morning reflections beautifully bridge Islamic tradition and practical wisdom: a long life is a true...
Post a Comment
Read more

Foundation of my belief

By
It is 159am and I have decided to write. Some people say that science does not point to an afterlife, heaven or the existence of God. I feel bad because I cannot give them the evidence that they want. I can point them to the Quran and Islamic teachings. The Quran is a miracle and there are signs in that which we can research. Otherwise, there are philosophical and theological arguments. Maybe, you cannot use the science that we have for something (the afterlife) that is outside the realm of science. Also, science is not complete and may never be complete. Scientific knowledge is expanding and sometimes changing, so are we going to wait on science to tell us that there is a God and afterlife? Belief does not need evidence. Faith does not need evidence. At least not the evidence that some are looking for. So what is the foundation of my faith? For some people theology does not fully explain this life so they look to the science we have. For me, science alone does not explain this life, s...
Post a Comment
Read more

Positive vibration

By
It was 422pm and I decided to write. There was a peace in my heart that could only come from God. But what should I write about? "God, give me a sign. God, give me direction. Place a topic on my heart. Open my eyes and my ears to Your leading." The next morning, I woke up with a positive vibration. My heart felt light, and my mind was clear. It got me thinking. Sometimes, we simply need to clear our minds of negativity. We need to stop feeding fear, doubt, and discouragement, and instead make room for hope, faith, and positive possibilities. We need to reset our minds, renew our spirits, and re-energize our hearts. Then, we can return stronger to face whatever challenges lie ahead. If something is within our control, let us do our best to improve it. If it is beyond our control, let it go and let God. Life will always have difficulties, but we have a choice in how we respond to them. We can choose to see opportunities where others see obstacles. We can find lessons in our set...
Post a Comment
Read more