The AI boom is fueling a resurgence in VC bets in "moonshot" sectors such as BCI; Dealroom says non-AI deeptech funding has topped $150B since the start of 2024 (Tim Bradshaw/Financial Times)

The AI boom is accelerating venture capital interest in “moonshot” deeptech sectors such as brain-computer interfaces, with non-AI deeptech funding reportedly topping $150B since the start of 2024. For CIOs and technology leaders, this signals a broader innovation cycle beyond software: new infrastructure, devices, and emerging platforms may move from research into enterprise relevance, creating both future competitive advantages and new risks around vendor maturity, integration, security, and governance.