Empowering Startups, Companies, and Investors to harness innovation and build sustainable success.
The Triple Helix Method
At Triple Helix, we empower Startups, Companies, Investors and Venture Builders to harness innovation and build sustainable success. Our approach integrates innovation, competitive analysis, market strategy, investments, and networking to turn vision into reality.
define opportunities
We start by deeply understanding your challenges, applying strategic and business criteria to shape a clear path forward.
position for success
Using market intelligence, expert networks, and technology insights, we refine strategies together.
execute and scale
We enable execution, either through hands-on leadership or by equipping your team with the right tools, connections, and processes to thrive.
​We understand that each project is different and that each client type had specific requirements, and we aim for a bespoke approach.
Startups & Scaleups
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From Concept to Commercialization: tailored R&D & Innovation Roadmaps. Competitive and Marketing strategies to bring your product to market. Fractional Leadership (e.g., CEO, CSO, CTO, CBO) for hands-on leadership.
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Tech Roadmap
​Assess R&D potential and define the scientific and technical roadmap to align with business goals. Identify key differentiators and early validation steps.​
Market Validation
​Conduct competitive landscape analysis, define initial market-entry strategy, and validate the business model with potential stakeholders.​
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Funding & Growth
​Develop an investment strategy, support pitch deck creation, and connect with early investors or grant funding opportunities. Guide go-to-market execution and industry partnerships.
Venture Builders / Incubators / Tech Transfer Offices
Building Viable Startups: Translate academic innovations into investable business as founder and fractional CxO. Mentorship: Position ventures for long-term success through strong R&D, smart competitive analysis and market-fit.
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Venture Creation
​​Translate scientific breakthroughs into structured ventures by defining the problem-solution fit, creating a roadmap, and validating technical feasibility.
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Market Readiness
​​Shape the business case, test assumptions with early adopters, and identify key market segments. Assist in prototype or MVP development.
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Scale & Lead
​Secure funding pathways, establish operational processes, and provide fractional leadership (CxO, Board Member, Advisor) support to scale the venture.
Investment Firms / Venture Capital / Family Offices
Due Diligence & Portfolio Strategy: investments assessment, and biotech/life-sciences portfolio advisory. Entrepreneur-in-Residence: hands-on fractional support for portfolio companies.
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Tech Due Diligence
​​Evaluate investment candidates for viability, scalability, and risk factors. Conduct due diligence on technology, IP, team and market potential.
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Portfolio strategy
​Provide strategic guidance to optimize portfolio positioning with market opportunities, analyse business models, and assess investment opportunities.
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EIR & Startup Leadership
​Act as Entrepreneur in Residence to help with investment pipeline success and startup growth. Fractional leadership and Board support to portfolio startups.
Consultancy Firms
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Biotech & Genomics Expertise: contribute specialized life-science insights into your client engagements. Innovation & Corporate Strategy: work alongside your team to tackle competitive and strategic challenges.
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Sector Insights
​Provide sector-specific insights to guide innovation and scientific development. Conduct technology scouting and feasibility studies.
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Competitive Positioning
​​Support market research, competitive benchmarking, and regulatory positioning for biotech and deep-tech firms.
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Corporate Innovation
​​Assist in structuring corporate innovation programs, ensuring a smooth transition from R&D to commercial execution.
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About Us
Triple Helix Consultants is a boutique advisory firm specializing in biotech and deep-tech innovation created by Pietro Gatti. Our name reflects the three pillars of sustainable growth - Disruptive Innovation, Unique Market-fit, Visionary Capital - all intertwined with outstanding Business and Management Strategy to create lasting impact.
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Drawing on extensive experience in R&D leadership, investment consulting, and commercial strategy - enhanced by an EMBA and a keen focus on competitive strategy, organization design, operational efficiency, and market messaging - we help organizations transform breakthrough ideas into market-ready solutions. Whether you’re a startup striving for product-market fit, an investor evaluating new opportunities, or an established company pursuing the next wave of innovation, Triple Helix Consultants offers a collaborative, results-focused partnership.
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Turn Innovation into Impact
With deep expertise in biotech, deep-tech, and venture strategy, Triple Helix Consultants goes beyond traditional advisory services, acting as a collaborative partner in transforming ideas into market-ready solutions. Through a hands-on, execution-driven approach, tailored strategies help startups, investors, and venture builders navigate challenges and accelerate growth.
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