Programs Design & Deployment
Incubation, Maturation, Acceleration
Project & Service Delivery
consulting services
Startup Studio
About us
Our Digital Future (ODF) is a pan-African consulting company committed to accelerating DeepTech
innovation and impact across the continent.
Specializing in technology maturation and transfer, ODF supports the entire R&D value chain, from research labs to industry deployment. Through strategic collaboration with key stakeholders
including research institutions, startups, corporates, investors and public actors, ODF contributes to building a dynamic deeptech ecosystem for technological transformation and sustainable growth.
Core competencies
ODF operates at the intersection of DeepTech, technology transfer, and innovation support. Its action is structured around three major axes
Programs Design & Deployment
ODF supports DeepTech projects at every stage:
1.Incubation ODF supports early-stage innovators by helping them shape their ideas, validate their concepts, and build strong foundations for their DeepTech projects
2. Maturation We guide teams through the technical and strategic development of their solutions, ensuring their technologies are tested, market-ready, and aligned with real-world needs.
3. Acceleration ODF connects startups with investors, industry partners, and market opportunities to scale their innovations and bring impactful DeepTech solutions to life
These programs turn research into viable and innovative enterprises.
Project &
Service Delivery
ODF delivers strategic projects and advisory services to accelerate the adoption and deployment of
innovation.
We work with a wide range of partners and clients including startups, industries, development
agencies, research institutions, VCs to provide consulting services, facilitate multi-actor
collaborations and implement targeted actions. These efforts are designed to strengthen DeepTech ecosystems, drive business development and support critical milestones such as fundraising and
market expansion.
Startup Studio
ODF co-creates and builds DeepTech startups by transforming breakthrough research into scalable ventures. Through hands-on support, funding access, and strategic partnerships, ODF helps scientists and entrepreneurs turn their innovations into successful businesses, reducing risks and accelerating market entry.
Mission
ODF’s mission is to transform research into tangible impact by supporting R&D throughout its development.
Leveraging expertise in maturation, acceleration, and technology transfer, ODF connects researchers,
entrepreneurs, investors, industries, and public policy makers to build a dynamic, sustainable, and innovation-driven ecosystem. Our efforts are focused on creating synergies across sectors, enhancing industrial capabilities and shaping policies that foster long-term growth and technological
advancement.
Services
We offer a wide range of services tailored to the needs of startups, innovative SMEs, investors, as well as public and private institutions including international cooperation organizations such as GIZ and ITC. Our service offering focuses on strategic support, capacity building, innovation and fundraising assistance, with the goal of fostering an inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurial and deeptech ecosystem.
Support for the development of R&D, maturation and technology transfer
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In-depth technology analysis and development of a technology roadmap
Guidance and preparation for intellectual property protection
Support in negotiating transfer or licensing contracts
Support in the creation of pre-industrial prototypes and networking with R&D or industrial partners
Management and implementation of personalized innovation support missions
Conducting studies and developing strategic documents (roadmaps, white papers, etc.)
Creating technology detection and development platforms
Designing and implementing open innovation projects and support programs
Support for fundraising
Structuring and developing the business plan
Structuring and developing the investment proposal
Structuring and preparing the pitch deck
Investor pitch coaching
Investor networking, negotiations
Supporting and drafting applications for funding programs (e.g., EIC, Horizon Europe, VC funds, public grants)
Support for business development
Defining the business strategy (market positioning, competitive analysis, and value proposition refinement)
Market research and opportunity identification
Prospecting and networking with strategic partners (outreach, matchmaking, follow-ups, partner calls, and negotiation facilitation)
Support in fundraising and access to financing (financial structuring, investor targeting, and fundraising strategy)
Structuring and developing the business model
Coaching and mentoring for executives and founders (pitch refinement, strategy, leadership)
Developing scaling and internationalization strategies
Support for Soft-landing
Preparation (needs identification session)
Connection with local stakeholders (VCs, clients, partners)
Impact in numbers
Deeptech & innovation support experience
+30
Startups supported
+100
Researchers & entrepreneurs trained
+1000
Reaserch institutes engaged
+200
Technoparks engaged
10
Partnerships
+100
Core team
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