Deadline: 22nd September 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.
The Challenge concludes with the Grand Finals which will take place during the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit in Paris on March 13th & 14th 2025.
Tracks
You should be able to fit in at least one of our 10 Global Challenge tracks this year:
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.
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 a 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
- Are in the early-stage of development (from not yet incorporated startups up to series A or early commercialization stage)
- Are based on a new technology, a scientific discovery or a complex engineering process.
- Have a scientific validation of their claim, a proof of concept, a prototype, or are in the process of producing one.
- Have a team of at least 2 people.
- Are not a subsidiary or spin-off of an existing company.
- Foresee an economically viable application on the market within 15 years.
- Have the potential to have a strong impact on the industry targeted, and on society or the environment in general.
For more information and application.
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