R&D's Innovation Dilemma When It Comes To Deep Tech

4. Director / VP of Innovation & R&D

Role & Responsibilities

• Leads research teams, manages budgets for innovation projects, and scouts for external collaboration.

• Responsible for commercializing new ideas and technology breakthroughs.

• Aligns R&D projects with business strategy and revenue goals.

Goals & Objectives

• Accelerate R&D timelines by supplementing internal capabilities with external solutions in AI, quantum, and cybersecurity.

• Collaborate with startup ecosystems to fill knowledge or capability gaps quickly.

• Deliver tangible innovations that strengthen the brand’s market position.

Pain Points

• Keeping pace with rapidly evolving deep tech landscapes without overspending on in-house R&D.

• High risk of “reinventing the wheel” if external partnerships aren’t leveraged.

• Difficulty proving ROI on R&D initiatives, especially in unproven tech spaces like quantum secure communications.

How WizzWang Helps

• Provides direct access to specialized talent and startups for co-development or tech acquisitions.

• Minimizes time-to-innovation by matching large firms with proven solutions and subject matter experts.

• Ensures a smoother path to commercialization through strategic GTM and partnership guidance.