We are excited to be co-hosting this Mini-track as part of the “Knowledge Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems” Track at the 60th HICSS conference

We cordially invite you to submit your research papers to our "The Transformation of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems through Deep Tech Ventures" minitrack, as part of the "Knowledge Innovation and Entrepreneurial Systems" track at the 60th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS-60), taking place from 5th to 8th January 2027 on Big Island (Hawaii)!

As entrepreneurial systems undergo rapid shifts, Deep Tech entrepreneurship, including startups i.a. in artificial intelligence, robotics, space tech, quantum, semiconductors, and biotechnology, has emerged as a primary force shaping the next wave of innovation. Unlike traditional digital innovation, Deep Tech operates at the intersection of scientific discovery, technical feasibility, and cross-boundary knowledge creation.

This minitrack seeks to address critical research gaps regarding how Deep Tech ventures drive the renewal and transformation of entrepreneurial ecosystems. While cooperation with traditional ventures is well-documented, we have limited knowledge regarding how ecosystem actors create, translate, evaluate, and integrate science-based technologies under high uncertainty.

Research to submit

We welcome conceptual, empirical, and methodological contributions that explore these dynamics across strategic, organizational, and technological dimensions. To reflect the increasing interdependence of these fields, this track is open to both the Information Systems and Management Science communities. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Emerging trends, definitions, and taxonomies of Deep Tech innovation
• Corporate venturing and Deep Tech collaboration models for knowledge transfer
• Ecosystem transformation through Deep Tech adoption
• Governance, resource dependence and success factors of multi-actor collaborations
• Ecosystem Actor Capability and Attribute Developments
• Cultural and structural enablers of corporate–venture collaboration
• Scaling technology transfer in hardware-intensive Deep Tech ecosystems
• Business model innovation and value-chain transformation through science-based technologies
• Innovation ecosystems and platform approaches for frontier technologies
• Metrics and performance assessment of Deep Tech initiatives
• Regulatory, strategic, and implementation challenges in Deep Tech entrepreneurship
• Information systems perspectives on data, infrastructure, and governance for Deep Tech adoption

Key information

Official website: https://hicss.hawaii.edu/tracks-and-minitracks/knowledge-innovation-and-entrepreneurial-systems/

Paper submission deadline: 15th June 2026

Notification of acceptance: 17th August 2026

Papers must not exceed 10 pages (including references). All submissions must conform to the HICSS-59 submission template and will be peer-reviewed using a double-blind system. More details may be found at: https://hicss.hawaii.edu/authors/

Meet the HICSS Conference

Since 1968, the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) has been known worldwide as the longest-standing working scientific conferences in Information Technology Management. HICSS provides a highly interactive working environment for top scholars from academia and the industry from over 60 countries to exchange ideas in various areas of information, computer, and system sciences.

Find more information on the conference here: https://hicss.hawaii.edu/

Unsure about submitting?

Feel free to reach out to Henri Stehle and Philipp Sonnenschein for any questions or concerns you may have.

Questions or ideas for collaboration? Let’s talk!

Reach out to: henri.stehle@tum.de and philipp.sonnenschein@tum.de

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