Deadline: 22 September 2023
Applications are now open for the Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge 2023 . The Global Challenge is a renowned international startup competition organised by Hello Tomorrow since 2014. It was designed exclusively to meet the needs of early-stage deep tech startups in all sectors.
The Challenge offers deep tech and science-based entrepreneurs around the world a platform for their projects, providing equity-free funding opportunities, global visibility and connections with key players in the deep tech ecosystem. To date, previous winners and finalists have raised more than US$ 3 billion in funding.
2023 bands
- Aerospace
- Advanced Computing and Electronics
- Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Digital health and medical devices
- Industrial Biotechnology and New Materials
- Food and Agriculture
- Environment and Biodiversity
- Energy
- Sustainable construction and infrastructure
- Industry and Machinery
Benefits
- The winners receive individual training and personal presentations with potential investors, partners and clients.
- Connect with industry experts, investors and fellow entrepreneurs at the Global Summit.
- Join the Deep Tech Pioneers community for year-round access to a global network.
- Receive Deep Tech Pioneer recognition and get the chance to appear in news stories and be invited to speak at future events.
- Introduce or present opportunities to renowned industry leaders and investors.
- Get noticed by the international media with interview opportunities.
- Grand Prize of €100,000, 2nd Prize of €30,000 and 3rd Prize of €20,000 - all with no equity and no strings attached.
- Announce your open fundraiser to an active network of international investors.
- Attend the Investor Day for one-to-one meetings with more than 150 renowned VCs and CVCs.
Eligibility
Open to startups that are:
- In the initial development phase or at the start of the commercialisation phase (up to the A series).
- Based on a new technology, a scientific discovery or a complex engineering process.
- Responding to an unmet industrial, social or environmental need or creating a new market.
- Made up of a team of at least 2 people.
- It is not a subsidiary or spin-off of an existing company.
Judging Criteria
Applications are judged according to the following criteria:
- Technological innovation: The company must develop a product/service based on a new technology, a scientific discovery or a complex engineering process.
- Impact: The company must have the potential to make a substantial long-term impact on business and/or society.
- Economic viability: The company must have well-formulated development plans, objectives and a sustainable business model.
- Team: The company must have visionary leadership with the skills to lead the company to success.
During the Summit's Grand Finals, the jury members evaluate and select the projects based on the quality of the pitch and the additional information provided to them about the startups after the initial selection rounds (1-page summary and pitch deck).
Application
For more information, visit Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge .
