What Hello Tomorrow does

Hello Tomorrow SAS is a Paris-headquartered private deep tech ecosystem orchestrator founded around 2011. The company operates a multi-sided platform that connects early-stage deep tech startups with corporate clients, institutional investors (1,300+ VCs and CVCs), limited partners, research institutions, and policymakers across more than 30 countries. Its core offerings span four pillars: flagship events anchored by the annual Global Summit (3,000+ attendees in Amsterdam for the 2026 edition) and Investor Day; the Global Challenge, the world's longest-running deep tech startup competition that draws ~4,800 applications from 108 countries and feeds a proprietary database of 7,000+ emerging technologies and 20,000+ scouted solutions; innovation consulting services for global corporates (Repsol, Bayer Crop Science, Takeda, Servier, Airbus, L'Oréal, IFF, NGK Spark Plugs) covering trend scanning, opportunity screening, ecosystem mapping, and challenge design; and recurring investor communities (Investor Network and LP Network) plus the proprietary Ecos software for interactive ecosystem mapping.

Name

Hello Tomorrow

Legal name

HELLO TOMORROW SAS

Website

https://hello-tomorrow.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hello Tomorrow is a Paris-based deep tech ecosystem orchestrator that runs the Global Summit, Global Challenge startup competition, and innovation consulting for corporates, connecting 1,300+ investors and 20,000+ scouted startups worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Deep Tech Innovation Ecosystem Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Scientific Expert Networks (BPAHALAH)

Keywords

• Deep tech ecosystem
• Innovation consulting
• Startup competitions
• Investor networking
• Ecosystem mapping

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Innovation Consulting Services: Fee-based consulting engagements with corporate clients for deep tech strategy, ecosystem mapping, trend analysis, and innovation program design. Clients include global companies in food, cosmetics, water, energy, automotive, healthcare, agriculture, and aerospace sectors.
2. Event and Summit: Revenue generated from flagship events including the Global Summit, Investor Day, and specialized programs that bring together startups, investors, corporates, researchers, and institutions.
3. Startup Programs and Competitions: Programs including the Global Challenge and various startup calls provide access to the ecosystem. Prize money is distributed to winners while sponsors and partners gain ecosystem access.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hello Tomorrow operates a deep tech ecosystem platform that connects startups, investors, corporates, and researchers through flagship events (Global Summit, Investor Day), the Global Challenge startup competition, and proprietary consulting services covering trend scanning, ecosystem mapping, and innovation program design. The firm monetizes a proprietary 7,000+ technology database and Ecos ecosystem-mapping software, runs the 1,300-member Investor Network and LP Network for capital providers, and publishes annual deep tech reports with Boston Consulting Group.

Product overview

Hello Tomorrow operates as a deep tech ecosystem orchestrator offering a platform-plus-events architecture. The core offerings include the annual Global Summit (the cornerstone deep tech event), the Global Challenge (world's longest-running deep tech competition), Innovation Consulting services (Frame Convictions, Find New Solutions & Partners, Build & Accelerate), the proprietary Ecos software for ecosystem mapping, and networking platforms (Investor Network of 1,300+ VCs/CVCs and LP Network for limited partners). Additional programs include Deep Tech Pioneers, Startup Calls (L'Oréal Green Sciences Incubator, ASML Emerging Innovator Award, Deep Scale Climate Tech Accelerator), and the Deep Tech Observatory for thought leadership and reports. The company has scouted 20,000+ deep tech solutions and assesses 4,000+ applications annually through its global network of 250+ ecosystem partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Deep Tech Pioneers: A program and brand under Hello Tomorrow focused on identifying and supporting top deep tech startups globally through the annual Global Challenge ranking.

Products and services

• Hello Tomorrow Global Summit Cornerstone annual deep tech event connecting startups, investors, large organizations, researchers, universities, and incubators through conferences, B2B networking, and online programs. Hosts the annual Global Challenge competition and features multiple stages including Frontier Stage, Deep Tech Academy, and Pioneers Stage.
• Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge The world's longest-running deep tech startup competition, selecting top ventures from thousands of applications across multiple industry tracks with cash prizes and exposure to investors and corporates. The 2026 edition attracted 4,800+ applications from 108 countries.
• Innovation Consulting Consulting services helping companies understand deep tech trends, identify new market opportunities, and build new ventures. Includes Frame Convictions (trends scanning and opportunity screening), Find New Solutions & Partners (startup scouting), and Build & Accelerate (co-development programs and incubation).
• Ecos Proprietary software enabling interactive ecosystem design. Allows clients to understand different types of stakeholders in markets and their interactions (financial, usage, data, knowledge) for strategic recommendations.
• Investor Network Network of over 1,300 VCs and CVCs worldwide offering monthly investment opportunities from pre-selected startups, pitch sessions, peer-to-peer sharing, reports, interviews, and monthly recaps of new deep tech funds.
• LP Network Exclusive community for LPs (sovereign funds, funds of funds, corporates, family offices, HNWI) driving innovation and investing in impactful deep tech VCs. Offers bi-monthly investment opportunities, exclusive events, deep tech news and insights.
• Deep Tech Pioneers Program identifying and supporting top deep tech startups with visibility, networks, and expert guidance to help Europe's most promising deep tech scale-ups succeed.
• Investor Day Dedicated event connecting startups with venture capitalists, featuring presentations, networking sessions, and deal-making opportunities. Brings together 300+ VCs and 450+ startups.
• Women in Deep Tech Program focused on supporting and advancing women in the deep tech ecosystem through networking, mentorship, and visibility.
• Innovation Bridge Program facilitating connections and partnerships between startups, investors, and corporate organizations in the deep tech space.
• Financing the Future Event and program focused on connecting deep tech startups with funding opportunities and investors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over €4.13 billion raised by top 300 startups
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Startup PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Joint development of 'Tech Foundry Portugal – Deep Tech Edition', a national acceleration programme to help small teams and startups move deep tech products from laboratory to market. The programme offers 40 places for four months of hybrid support.
• Tech TourcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Co-running the EIC Scaling Club with Tech Tour, Bpifrance, Tech.eu, EurA, and IESE Business School. The initiative supports Europe's most promising deep tech scale-ups with visibility, networks, and expert guidance. 120 member companies achieved 66.66% average funding growth.
• BpifrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly organized CO-INNO program that accelerates and supports French startups from discovery of foreign ecosystems to establishment of technological partnerships, funding, and settlement. First edition landed in Singapore.
• Enterprise SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly organized Hello Tomorrow Innovation Alliance, a Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Acceleration Programme that accelerates growth of cutting-edge Singaporean startups looking to expand in France and Europe. Supported 3 cohorts of 10 participants each.
• L'OréalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted webinar on L'Oréal Longevity Integrative Science and strategic partnership for L'Oréal Green Sciences Incubator startup call. Partnership focused on innovation in beauty and longevity science.
• Honda Xcelerator VenturescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal Challenge Partner supporting the Energy track at the 2025 Global Summit. Partnership enables Honda to engage with deep tech startups in carbon neutrality and mobility.
• ASMLcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting the Semiconductor & Advanced Electronics track at the 2026 Hello Tomorrow Summit. ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet delivered keynote on ecosystems in the age of AI.
• NXP SemiconductorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting the Advanced Computing & Cybersecurity track at the 2026 Hello Tomorrow Summit. NXP's Lars Reger delivered keynote on low power AI.
• DamencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting the Automotive, Maritime, Rail Transportation & Operations track at the 2026 Hello Tomorrow Summit.
• GTT Strategic VenturescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting the Automotive, Maritime, Rail Transportation & Operations track at the 2026 Hello Tomorrow Summit.
• Breakthrough Energy DiscoverycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting the Energy track at the 2026 Hello Tomorrow Summit.
• DSM-FirmenichcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting the Food & Agriculture track at the 2026 Hello Tomorrow Summit.
• SyensqocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting the Industrial Biotech & New Materials track at the 2026 Hello Tomorrow Summit.
• Invest-NLcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented Deep Dive report on Strategic Investing in Europe's Next-Gen AI at the 2026 Summit. Announced additional €360 million for the Deep Tech Fund alongside Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Plug and Play Tech Center: Global corporate innovation platform running startup accelerator programs, corporate-startup matchmaking, and innovation centers across multiple verticals. Closely comparable business model to Hello Tomorrow in connecting corporates with startups through programs, events, and proprietary deal-flow infrastructure.
• MassChallenge: Global zero-equity startup accelerator with corporate partnerships and ecosystem programs. Comparable in providing non-dilutive acceleration, corporate-startup matchmaking, and global cohort-based programs spanning multiple industry verticals.
• Startup Genome: Ecosystem research and advisory firm producing flagship startup ecosystem reports and supporting ecosystem development programs. Comparable in thought-leadership positioning and corporate/government advisory work on deep tech and emerging technology clusters.
• Dealroom.co: Global startup and tech intelligence platform providing proprietary data on startups, funding rounds, and ecosystems. Comparable as a data-driven platform serving corporate innovation, VC, and economic development clients with ecosystem mapping and startup discovery.
• F6S: Startup community and deal-flow platform connecting founders, accelerators, and corporate innovation teams globally. Comparable as a network and platform play in the startup-corporate-investor matchmaking space, though broader and less deep-tech-specialized.
• CB Insights: Market intelligence platform covering startups, emerging tech, and corporate strategy. Comparable in monetizing proprietary tech-startup data through enterprise subscriptions and serving corporate strategy and venture teams with deal-flow and ecosystem intelligence.

Broad incumbents

• Atomico: European venture capital firm that publishes the influential State of European Tech report. Comparable in ecosystem thought leadership and in organizing flagship annual deep tech / tech events, though operating as a VC rather than a neutral ecosystem orchestrator.
• Techstars: Large global accelerator network with strong corporate partnerships (Techstars + Fortune 500 industry programs). Much larger scale than Hello Tomorrow but directly comparable in the accelerator-plus-corporate-innovation business model.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG): Global management consulting firm with a deep tech practice and innovation consulting arm. Directly comparable to Hello Tomorrow's innovation consulting offering, and an actual research partner via the BCG-Hello Tomorrow deep tech reports.

Regional players

• Slush: Helsinki-based tech conference and startup event organizer with associated investor and founder programs. Comparable in operating a flagship tech event and founder/investor community, but focused on Nordic and Northern European geographies rather than Hello Tomorrow's broader global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments5 records

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