Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge 2023 ( Up to $150k)

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.

Benefits

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

Startup companies that are:

The start of their commercialization phase or the early stages of development (up to series A).
Based on a cutting-edge engineering method, a scientific breakthrough, or a new technology.
Addressing an unfulfilled need in industry, society, or the environment, or developing a new market.
Consists of a group of at least two individuals.
Not a branch office or spin-off of an established business.

Selection Criteria

Applications are evaluated using the following standards:

Technological innovation: The business must provide a product or service based on cutting-edge engineering, groundbreaking scientific research, or both.
Impact: The business must have the ability to have a significant, long-lasting impact on society or business.
Economic viability: The business must have clearly defined development goals, objectives, and a long-term business strategy.
Team: The business needs visionary leaders who can steer it in the direction of success.
After the preliminary selection stages (1-page overview & pitch deck), the jury members at the Summit evaluate and rank proposals based on the quality of the pitch and any other data they were given about the businesses.