Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge for Startups 2024 (Up to €100,000)

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Have a deep tech startup or project that uses advanced technology to answer a societal, environmental or industrial challenge? Applications are now open for Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge for Startups 2024. The Global Challenge is a renowned international startup competition organized by Hello Tomorrow since 2014. It is uniquely designed to address the needs of early-stage deep-tech startups across all industries.

The Challenge gives deep tech and science-based entrepreneurs around the globe a platform for their projects, providing opportunities for equity-free funding, global visibility, and connections with key players in the deep tech ecosystem. To date, previous winners and finalists have already raised more than $3 billion in funding.

Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge Tracks

They welcome Tech startups that their solutions are in these following tracks:

Aerospace
Advanced computing & electronics
Industry & machines
Sustainable construction & infrastructure
Energy
Environment & biodiversity
Food & agriculture
Industrial biotech & new materials
Digital health & medical devices
Medical biotech & pharmaceuticals

Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge Benefits

Connections:
- Winners get 1-to-1 coaching & personal introductions with potential investors, partners and clients.
- Connect with industry experts, investors & fellow entrepreneurs at our Global Summit.
- Join our Deep Tech Pioneers community for all-year access to a global network.
Visibility:
- Receive the Deep Tech Pioneer recognition & get a chance to be featured in our reports and invited to speak at future events.
- Pitch or showcase opportunities in front of renowned industry leaders & investors.
- Get spotted by international media, with interview opportunities.
Funding:
- €100K Grand Prize, €25K 2nd prize and €25K pre-VC stage prize – all equity-free, no strings attached.
- Advertise your open fundraising to our active international investor network.
- Join our Investor Day for 1-on-1 meetings with 300+ renowned VCs and CVCs.

Eligibility Criteria

They welcome startups that are:

In the early-stage of development or the beginning of their commercialization phase (up to series A)
Based on a new technology, a scientific discovery or a complex engineering process
Addressing an industrial, societal or environmental unmet need or creating a new market
Composed of a team of at least 2 people
Not a subsidiary or spin-off of an existing company