Now in its 11th year, the Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge — the world’s most established Deep Tech startup competition — returns to showcase pioneering ventures driving transformation through AI, advanced computing, and cybersecurity innovations.
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This edition invites entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide to showcase frontier technology solutions capable of revolutionising industries and enhancing global infrastructure.
If you’re developing next-generation quantum processors, AI systems, or cybersecurity platforms, this competition offers a platform to secure international recognition, investment, and strategic partnerships.
Eligible Technology Sectors
The challenge welcomes applications from startups and innovators operating in these deep tech fields:
- Quantum Computing – Hardware, software, and algorithms are propelling computational advancement.
- Connectivity & Communication Software – Solutions enhancing IoT integration, data transmission, and worldwide communication networks.
- Cybersecurity & Privacy – Advanced technologies safeguarding digital infrastructure and critical assets.
- Data Processing & Storage – Innovative systems for secure storage, edge computing, and scalable data management.
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning – Platforms, tools, and models driving automation and human–AI interaction.
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Competition Benefits
Challenge participants gain access to exclusive advantages that boost global exposure and prepare ventures for investment:
- €100,000 Grand Prize
- Global Investor Network Access
- International Pitch Platforms
- Hello Tomorrow Global Summit Exhibition Space
- Complimentary Summit & Investor Day Passes (relocating to Amsterdam!)
- International Media Exposure throughout the finals
- Zero Application Fee — completely free to enter!
Eligibility Criteria
This competition welcomes:
- Early-stage ventures or research initiatives creating transformative deep tech solutions.
- Teams and founders developing technologies in quantum computing, AI, data systems, or cybersecurity.
- Innovators from every continent — Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and worldwide.
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Application Process
The application window for the Hello Tomorrow Challenge 2025 remains open through November 30, 2025.
Click HERE to apply.
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