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 $2 billion in funding.

Why Apply

CONNECTIONS

Track Winners will get customized coaching sessions by our experts & personal introductions with relevant investors & potential partners and clients.

Connect with leading industry experts, investors, accelerators & fellow entrepreneurs.

Become part of the Deep Tech Pioneers community & get all-year access to a global deep tech ecosystem to receive business and funding opportunities.

VISIBILITY

Receive the Deep Tech Pioneer recognition & get a chance to be featured in our reports and invited to speak at future events.

Opportunities to pitch or showcase in front of a curated audience of renowned industry leaders & investors.

Get spotted by international media, with interview opportunities.

FUNDING

€100K Grand Prize, €30K 2nd prize and €20K 3rd prize – all equity-free, no strings attached.

Advertise your open fundraising opportunities to our active international investor network.

A dedicated Investor Day for 1-on-1 meetings with 200+ renowned VCs and CVCs.

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