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Published: 21 Jun 2023 612 views
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.
Applications are entirely free and open until the 22nd September 2023.
The Challenge concludes with the Grand Finals which will take place during the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit in Paris on the 21st and 2nd March 2024.
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| Application Deadline | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Country to study | |
| Type | Contest |
| Sponsor | Hello Tomorrow |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Around 800 startups will be selected to receive the “Deep Tech Pioneer” global recognition and get exclusive access to:
60 finalists (6 finalists per track) will be selected to pitch in front of a select audience of 400 people to compete for equity-free prize money:
The 10 Track Winners will also receive in-kind prizes in the form of customized coaching sessions provided by our experts and personal introductions with relevant investors & potential partners and clients.
Additional “Corporate Tracks” co-organized with our corporate partners will provide more pitching opportunities and customized prizes.
We welcome startups that:
The judging takes place in 3 distinctive steps. Applicants will be informed of the progress at each step.
Applications are reviewed by expert jury members (investors, entrepreneurs, executives, researchers and other experts in the respective field). For the Grand Finals taking place during the Global Summit, a list and profile of the jury members will be published online and made accessible to applicants prior to the event.
Applications are judged according to the following criteria:
During the Grand Finals at the Summit, the jury members rate and select projects based on the quality of the pitch and the complementary information provided to them about the startups after the initial selection rounds (1-page summary & pitch deck).
Applicants selected as Deep Tech Pioneers (around 800 quality startups granted exclusive access to community perks, the Summit and Investor Day) will be notified between November and December 2023. The finalists will then be announced in mid-January 2024.
TIMELINE
Start of the 9th edition of the Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge!
It’s easy! When you indicate your country on the Global Challenge application form, you will automatically be considered for any ongoing Local Challenges as well.
APPLICATIONS OPEN
For more details visit: Hello Tomorrow website.
