Overview

The Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge (12th Edition) is the world’s premier competition for early-stage science-based and deep-tech startups across 12 industry tracks (including Biotech, Climate Tech, Computing, Semiconductors, Aerospace, and Industrial AI & Robotics). Selected Deep Tech Pioneers and 90 finalists convene at the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit in Amsterdam (June 2–3, 2027, with Investor Day on June 1) to pitch before an expert jury and compete for a €200,000 equity investment from DeepBright Ventures.

Benefits

• Compete for €200,000 equity investment from DeepBright Ventures
• 13 track-winner awards with tailored coaching and curated introductions
• Exclusive access to Investor Day (June 1, 2027) for 1:1 meetings with 300+ deep-tech VCs and CVCs
• Complimentary Summit pass for first-time Deep Tech Pioneers (with €99 refundable attendance deposit)
• Global visibility across 3,000+ deep-tech ecosystem attendees

Eligibility

Early-stage startups through the beginning of scale-up (up to Series B) developing solutions based on new scientific discovery, complex engineering, or breakthrough technology with proof of concept/prototype validation. Teams must have at least two members and cannot be subsidiaries or spin-offs of existing corporations (company incorporation is not required to apply).

Required documents

• Free online application form
• Technical proof-of-concept and scientific validation details
• Pitch deck and business viability summary
• Team bios (minimum 2 team members)