GLOBAL CHALLENGE Is the world-renowned early-stage, deep-tech startup competition
Since 2014, Hello Tomorrow has run the renowned global startup competition known as The Global Challenge. It is specifically created to meet the demands of early-stage deep tech firms in all sectors. The Challenge offers deep tech and science-based entrepreneurs from around the world chances for equity-free funding, exposure on a worldwide scale, and contacts with influential deep tech ecosystem actors. Previous champions and finalists have successfully raised more than $3 billion in fundraising so far.
Categories
- Aerospace
- Advanced Computing & Electronics
- Digital Health & Medical Devices
- Energy
- Environment & Biodiversity
- Food & Agriculture
- Industrial Biotech & New Materials
- Industry & Machines
- Medical Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
- Sustainable Construction & Infrastructure
About Hello Tomorrow
WE ACCELERATE RADICAL SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH
We believe that even though technology won’t spare us the need to change our habits, it can provide solutions to some of the biggest problems of our century, starting with climate change.
We believe that uncertainty is the mother of all imagination and innovation, and see crises as opportunities to change the status quo.
We are creating a new ecosystem that transcends traditional sectors and disciplines, because most impactful solutions are born at their intersections.
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Global Challenge
Aim and Benefits of Global Challenge
- Winners receive one-on-one coaching and direct introductions to possible partners, clients, and investors.
- 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.
- 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.
- €100K Grand Prize, €30K 2nd prize and €20K 3rd prize – all equity-free, no strings attached.
- Advertise your open fundraising to our active international investor network.
- Meet one-on-one with 150+ VCs and CVCs at the Investor Day.
Requirements for Global Challenge Qualification
We 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
Application Deadline
September 22, 2023How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Hello Tomorrow on auth.hello-tomorrow.org to apply
For more details, visit Hello Tomorrow website