HELLO TOMORROW LAUNCHES ITS 2017 CHALLENGE AND PROPELS DEEP TECH TO THE FOREFRONT
For the fourth consecutive year, Hello Tomorrow is organizing its international challenge dedicated to deep tech startups, opening the competition to a wider variety of projects.
It is one of the only (non-institutional) competitions in France dedicated to maturing projects and startups working on cutting-edge technologies and "scientific" innovations. These projects have different needs and expectations than digital startups.
In addition to identifying promising projects through international sourcing, Hello Tomorrow seeks to bring them to light. By offering them visibility, particularly among investors and large corporations, it facilitates their access to networks of potential partners and invites them to join a community of enthusiasts who are committed to using science and technology to build a better future. These actions are made possible thanks to the mobilization and investment of Hello Tomorrow's partners, including Worldwide Partner BNP Paribas, BCG, French Tech, L'Oréal, Carrefour, Air Liquide, Groupe ADP,
Michelin, Solvay, and Sycomore Asset Management.
Hello Tomorrow Challenge is a gateway (for the 500 best projects in the competition) to participate in the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit. Far from traditional startup fairs, this event brings together more than 50% foreign participants, B2B, by invitation only, in all fields related to advanced science and technology, where startups sign partnerships with groups and investors and rub shoulders with a truly international community.
The 500 best projects in the competition will have the opportunity to participate in our Investor Day on October 25 and 26, 2017. This is an exclusive event where you can schedule up to 25 meetings with 200 seed and early-stage investment funds.
To date, several funds have been confirmed: Accel, Index, Atomico, Lakestar, Merck, Sofinnova, Seventure, Novo, Advent, Gilde, Balderton, Partech, MPM, etc.
Since its creation four years ago, the 21 finalists of Hello Tomorrow have raised more than €120 million.