Policy & Power
Four Ways Governments Fund Deep Tech: Grants, Prizes, Patents, and Public Research Compared
Governments employ four foundational instruments to fund deep tech innovation: direct grants, prizes, patents, and public research agencies. The article compares these methods, detailing their mechanisms, trade-offs, and effectiveness, and highlights the strategic blending of these approaches, often with private capital, for optimal results.
Arthur Sterling·October 20, 2026
