A reflection on Deep Tech Innovation Process: A Case Study on Instructors and Participants of a University Educational Program

The modern economies are driven by innovation to create key differentiators. As a result, Deep Tech that is being developed in academic and research institutions is receiving more attention as a potential new source of economic development as well as ways to solve industrial and societal challenges. In this paper, we will reflect on our experience to foster Deep Tech Entrepreneurship at the University of Saskatchewan. We will reflect on the progression of how the program has been set up and has evolved over time, the challenges and need for a common language, progress to develop the entrepreneurs, as well as how collaboration with broader non-academic communities was used to enhance the program. This paper aims to provide an overview of the program with the goal of fostering more conversations around best practices for entrepreneurial development.