Criteria for Assessing Technology Maturity of Deep-Tech Projects for Venture Investment Decisions

Anton B. Nemtsov

Citation: Anton B. Nemtsov, "Criteria for Assessing Technology Maturity of Deep-Tech Projects for Venture Investment Decisions", Universal Library of Innovative Research and Studies, Volume 02, Issue 04.

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Abstract

This article addresses the criteria for evaluating the technological maturity of deep-tech ventures during venture investment screening. Relevance stems from the rising share of science-based startups whose value depends on reproducible performance, manufacturability, and adoption pathways rather than early revenue. Novelty lies in a synthesized maturity rubric linking technology readiness, manufacturing readiness, organizational preparedness, and investment readiness to investor risk allocation. The study reviews readiness frameworks, evidence on investment-readiness interventions, and diligence design practices, with attention given to translating laboratory results into scalable production and verified customer pull. The purpose is to formulate an analytical set of criteria for venture decision-making. Methods comprise structured literature analysis, comparative synthesis of readiness-level models, and conceptual mapping of evaluation signals to diligence steps. Sources include peer-reviewed studies and institutional guidance published between 2021 and 2025. The conclusion outlines a practical sequence for assessing maturity and documenting gaps for advanced-materials ventures and adjacent hardware-intensive deep-tech fields worldwide.


Keywords: Technology Maturity, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Technology Readiness Level, Manufacturing Readiness Level, Adoption Readiness, Investment Readiness, Deep Tech, Scale-Up, Advanced Materials.

Download doi https://doi.org/10.70315/uloap.ulirs.2025.0204021