Turning deep-tech talent data into measurable signals of innovation.
All innovation begins with a human idea.
Zeki Data identifies and tracks the world’s top deep-tech talent—individuals with proven ability to push the boundaries of science and engineering. Wherever they work, innovation follows.
Our methodology predicts a person’s capacity to deliver
step-change advances in science and technology.
Originally honed in national security settings, the Zeki Scoring System measures not just skills, but the decisions individuals make—and the impact those decisions have on:
- Performance
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Career trajectory
- Influence and reputation
- Development of new skills
These insights generate Talent Alpha Signals—unique indicators that anticipate innovation potential across individuals, companies, and even countries.
The Zeki Scoring System
Our proprietary scoring system captures more than job titles or CVs. It quantifies real-world innovation impact, using thousands of data points drawn from 30,000+ open-access sources.
Innovation Growth
Using regression modelling across 600 companies, we found that companies selecting High Talent Alpha achieved 100% more innovation output than their competitors.
Predicting Star Performers
Zeki-ranked Star Performers are four times more likely to be hired by a top-tier company on graduation. This analysis focused on 100,000 graduates in computer science-related degrees from 2018–2024.
Security & Recovery Architecture
Specialist external dev ops consultant initiated and stress-tested our Disaster Recovery programme to ensure data and systems fully recoverable in real time. Received the UK Governments IASME cyber security certification in 2024 and 2025.
HOW TO WORK WITH ZEKI
Our Products
zeki talent market
An invitation-only recruitment platform for exceptional deep-tech and GTM talent.
Talent mapping
Systematically identify, track and profile high value research and GTM talent.
Talent diagnostics
Decision-ready reports built on Zeki's data and skill for insights, for investment and due diligence.