Deep Science Startup Tracker - WIPO and Dealroom built an open map of startups and university spinouts that grew out of frontier research: from semiconductors and robotics to quantum technologies and space.

- The share of such companies among all VC-backed startups hit 16% in 2025, a record, and their combined value is up 23% from 2024
- The US has 12,752 such companies, China 3,466, the UK 2,133; since 2020 the fastest growth is in Central and Southern Asia (118%)
- According to Dealroom, 10% reach late stage against 4% of all VC-backed startups

https://www.wipo.int/en/web/global-innovation-index/2026/deep-science-innovation

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