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Pitch competition · Paris, France

Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge

A global competition for deep tech startups, judged by industry track. Selected Deep Tech Pioneers join a year-round network; finalists pitch at the Hello Tomorrow Summit in Amsterdam.

Open · closes 30 Nov 2026 Run by Hello Tomorrow

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Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages

Terms

Funding
€200,000 EUR 200K equity prize from DeepBright Ventures, plus Investor Day access with 350+ VCs and CVCs
Instrument
Priced equity
Equity taken
not published
Programme fee
not published
Duration
not published
Cohort size
not published
Cohorts
not published
Delivery
Hybrid
Stages
Idea, pre-seed, seed, post-seed
Sectors
Deep tech
Open to founders from
Anywhere
Perks
  • Deep Tech Pioneers network access
  • Exhibition spot at the Summit for 70 Pioneers

Application dates

Open · closes 30 Nov 20262027 Challenge

Usual timing: Deep Tech Pioneers are selected in February 2027; the Summit runs 2-3 June 2027 in Amsterdam, with Investor Day on 1 June.

Who can apply

  • Deep tech startups from early development up to and including Series B
  • Addressing an industrial, societal or environmental need or creating a new market
  • A separate Spinout Breakthroughs prize for idea and pre-seed startups
  • Stage: idea, pre-seed, seed, post-seed

What founders should check

  1. The programme does not publish how much equity it takes. Ask before you accept a place.
  2. It does not publish a fee. Ask whether you pay for desks, services or the programme itself.
  3. It mixes remote and in-person sessions in Paris. Ask how much time on site it expects.
  4. Applications are open until 30 November 2026.

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