Human Resource Management in Biotech and DeepTech Startups - the Pilot Study

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dc.contributor.authorZahradka Zajfrtova, Jana
dc.contributor.authorMaresova, Petra
dc.contributor.otherEkonomická fakultacs
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-02T10:24:24Z
dc.date.available2025-10-02T10:24:24Z
dc.description.abstractStartups are important drivers of innovation and economic transformation. Biotech and DeepTech sectors are particularly significant, requiring deep scientific insight, advanced education, and robust support systems to translate high-tech breakthroughs into market-ready applications. Unlike established corporations, startups operate under conditions of high uncertainty, limited resources, and rapid development. Their success depends not only on technological advancement and access to capital but also on effective human resource (HR) management tailored to early-stage dynamics. This paper presents a structured review of academic literature, reports, and case studies from the past fifteen years (2010–2025), complemented by a pilot consultation reflecting the Czech and broader Central and Eastern European (CEE) context. It analyses key dimensions of HR management in Biotech and DeepTech startups, including leadership, talent acquisition and retention, interim management, and the role of support infrastructures such as incubators and accelerators. Particular attention is given to the challenges of attracting specialized talent, building interdisciplinary teams, and bridging cultural differences between science and business. The findings highlight the importance of visionary and adaptable leadership capable of navigating complex regulatory and organizational environments, as well as the contribution of interim managers, business angels, and early-stage investors who help fill strategic HR gaps and provide mentoring. Additionally, the study aligns with European policy frameworks promoting gender equality and HR capacity-building. Supported by literature-based evidence and region-specific insights, the paper offers recommendations for founders, investors, and policymakers, concluding that strategic HR management is a critical factor for long-term competitiveness of innovation-driven ventures.en
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dc.identifier.doi10.15240/tul/009/lef-2025-25
dc.identifier.isbn978-80-7494-747-6
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.tul.cz/handle/15240/178047
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTechnická Univerzita v Libercics
dc.publisherTechnical university of Liberec, Czech Republicen
dc.publisher.abbreviationTUL
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dc.relation.ispartofLiberec Economic Forum 2025en
dc.subjectStartupsen
dc.subjectDeeptechen
dc.subjectHuman Resourceen
dc.subjectLeadershipen
dc.subjectInterim Managementen
dc.subject.classificationM12
dc.subject.classificationM13
dc.subject.classificationO32
dc.titleHuman Resource Management in Biotech and DeepTech Startups - the Pilot Studyen
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local.facultyFaculty of Economics
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