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Partner challenges: open calls for deep tech startups

Startup challenges are scouting programmes Hello Tomorrow runs with corporates and public institutions to find deep tech startups that meet their needs. Selected startups pitch directly to decision-makers.

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2-3 June 2027
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2 June 2027
Amsterdam, Netherlands
1 June 2027
Straat Museum • Amsterdam
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Open deep tech challenges from corporates and public institutions

Corporates and public institutions are looking for deep tech startups whose frontier technologies can answer specific challenges. Each one has its own brief, criteria, and deadline. Apply to the ones that match your technology.

Hello Tomorrow Challenge – 12th edition

Applications to the 12th edition are open. Deep tech startups up to Series B: get fast-track access to global deep tech investors and corporates.

Global
Competition
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
Aerospace
Aerospace

ESA Φ-lab Grand Marathon 2026

Use satellite imagery and AI to map abandoned farmland in the conflict-affected Sahel, supporting food security and humanitarian action.

Europe
Competition
Deadline
15 Jan 2027
FOR CORPORATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS

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Hello Tomorrow turns your technology needs into open innovation challenges, shares them with the world’s largest deep tech network, and assesses applicants on technology, maturity, and fit. You meet the most relevant startups, ready to discuss pilots and partnerships.

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Energy
Energy

Deep Scale Climate Tech Accelerator

A climate tech acceleration programme bridging Latin America with global deep tech ecosystems, with lab access in Chile and international expansion support.

Latin America
Accelerator
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Materials & Chemicals
Materials & Chemicals

L'Oréal GSI Startup Call 2026

L'Oréal's Green Sciences Incubator and Genopole looked for alternative carbon sources and sustainable ingredients for cosmetics.

Europe
Incubator
Deadline
06 May 2026
Semiconductors
Semiconductors

ASML Emerging Innovator Award 2026

A global contest by ASML for startups building breakthrough technologies for next-generation high-tech and complex systems.

Global
Award
Deadline
12 Apr 2026
Aerospace
Aerospace

ESA Φ-lab Grand Marathon 2025

AI-enabled Earth Observation concepts to protect civilians in conflict and disaster zones. Up to €215K in cumulative prizes.

Europe
Competition
Deadline
04 Jan 2026
FOR STARTUPS

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