<p>➀ Imec challenges the perception that deep-tech investments yield only moderate returns, citing McKinsey and BCG data showing a 16% net annual IRR for deep-tech versus 10% for traditional tech with comparable failure rates;</p><p>➁ Despite high initial capital needs, deep-tech startups require less funding in later stages, face limited competition, and achieve higher profit margins due to disruptive market creation;</p><p>➂ Imec.DeepTechVentures reduces risks through semiconductor R&D expertise, global ecosystem integration, and manufacturing process optimization, accelerating commercialization of innovations like vertical AI compute architectures.</p>