The Hello Tomorrow Challenge is a global startup competition for promising early-stage projects and startups using science and technology to solve the world’s issues. It offers equity-free funding, high-visibility and has a solid network of partners. The Challenge consists of 10 tracks:
- DATA & AI
- ENERGY TRANSITION
- ENVIRONMENT
- FOOD & AGRICULTURE
- WELLBEING
- HEALTHCARE
- INDUSTRY 4.0
- NEW MATERIALS
- MOBILITY
- AEROSPACE
Top projects from around the world will have a chance to attend Hello Tomorrow Summit (3rd edition), on October 26th-27th in Paris.
Benefits:
Tekedia Mini-MBA edition 16 (Feb 10 – May 3, 2025) opens registrations; register today for early bird discounts.
Tekedia AI in Business Masterclass opens registrations here.
Join Tekedia Capital Syndicate and invest in Africa’s finest startups here.
- Compete for prizes of €15k (track prizes) to €100k (first prize),
- Get global media coverage
- Interact with sector-specific and invite-only investors (Index, Flagship, Y Combinator etc.), top industry executives (Google[x], NASA, Roche etc.), and fellow founders.
Eligibility criteria:
- Your activity is based on a new technology or an innovative application of an existing technology
- You have a proof of concept, a prototype, a scientific validation of your claim, or are in the process of producing one
- Your team is composed of two full-time-equivalents or more
- Your project is not part of a larger company
- You foresee an economically viable application on the market within 15 years
- Your project would have a wide impact on the industry you target, and on society or the environment in general
Judging criteria:
- Technological innovation: The project must develop a product/service based on a new technology or an innovative application of an existing technology
- Potential impact: The project must have the potential to make a substantial long-term impact on business and/or society
- Leadership and team: The team must exhibit visionary leadership with the capabilities to drive the project towards success
- Economic viability: The project should have well-formulated plans for developments and goals, and a sustainable business model
Applications:
- Applications are free
- Applications are open until June 1st