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DCVC and the Black Venture Capital Consortium (BVCC) have teamed up to highlight Deep Tech in the Black STEM community. Providing resources, support and opportunities, the firms hope to help the next generation of Deep Tech entrepreneurs better understand Deep Tech and connect with other founders, technical talent and venture capitalists to make connections and gain new insight.

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The Summit Council


Dr. Carol Espy-Wilson

UMD

Merline Saintil

 

Dr. Bill Massey

Princeton

Dr. Bill Wilson

Harvard

Dr. Lisa Dyson

MIT

DR. Moses Asom

Summit Council Chairman

Upcoming:  Biotech & Healthtech Summit – Dec 12, 2024

Biotech & Healthtech Discussion

The Black in Deep Tech Biotech & Healthtech Summit provides the opportunity to discover cutting-edge innovations, hear from industry leaders, and connect with professionals shaping the future of Biotech and Healthtech.

Guest Speakers

The summit features investors and technical leaders from DCVC, BVCC and Playground Ventures and more.

Case Studies

An in-depth look at Biotech & Healthtech startup companies and the challenges they face along with how to solve them.

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Past: AI Summit – Dec 14, 2023

Deep Tech AI Discussion

The Black in Deep Tech AI Summit is a unique opportunity to learn from and connect with some of the most influential and innovative minds in the AI field.

Guest Speakers

The summit featured investors and technical leaders from DCVC, Playground ventures, BVCC, dMatrix, Proprio and MosaicML.

Case Studies

An in-depth look at Deep Tech AI startup companies and the challenges they face along with how to solve them.

Past: AgTech Summit – Dec 2, 2022


AgTech Discussion

This event will provide new insight into AgTech industries and the opportunities, insights, innovation efforts for startups at all stages.

Guest Speakers

CEO’s of breakthrough AgTech companies such as ZwitterCo, Halter and Pyka!

Case Studies

An in-depth look at AgTech startup companies and the challenges they face along with how to solve them.

Past: Life Sciences Summit – Dec 9, 2021


Life Sciences Discussion

This event will provide new insight into life science industries and the opportunities, insights, innovation efforts for startups at all stages.

Guest Speakers

CEO’s of breakthrough life science companies such as Totus Medicines, CH4 Global, Air Protein, Valo, and more!

Case Studies

An in-depth look at Life Sciences startup companies and the challenges they face along with how to solve them.

Past Event: Space Science Summit -June 10, 2021


Space Tech Investment Discussion

This event will provide new insight into the space industry, highlighting the most interesting technology across many different company stages.

Guest Speakers

NASA Astronaut and retired Air Force Colonel Yvonne Cagle, and DCVC Partner and Former Nasa AMES Space Mission Architect Chris Boshuizen will be joined by entrepreneurs from across the space industry.

Case Studies

An in-depth look at Space Tech startup companies and the challenges they face along with how to solve them.

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