Why Apply

After more than 10 years of helping deep tech startups, we understand deep tech entrepreneurs and the challenges they face. We’ve designed this startup program specifically to support companies seeking to further develop their business. We offer the opportunity for startups to have customized 1-to-1 sessions with an array of seasoned experts, influential industry leaders, visionary investors, and experienced mentors to guide their growth as a company.

This hand-in-hand program will give startups the opportunity to discuss pressing challenges, strategize their business model and develop technical expertise, all while fostering profound connections and forging strategic partnerships

Fundraising opportunities & support

Explore different financing models, increase your visibility and secure funding through exclusive meetings with VCs and CVCs

Potential partnerships with corporates

Maximize your growth potential by gaining access to corporate resources, capitalizing on their industry expertise, and leveraging their network to connect with potential customers

Strategic direction
& guidance


Learn how to fine-tune your business and financial models, build a strong brand, and  develop a market and communication strategy

Mentorship & technological counsel

Benefit from personalized mentorship throughout the entirety of the program and use their expertise in industry, market and technology to your advantage

Intellectual property & regulations assistance

Gain insight into how to build a robust intellectual property strategy and how to effectively navigate the industry’s regulations

Who Can Apply?

Are you a materials startup working on any of the following topics?

Sustainable materials & use of resources

  • Eco-design
  • Increased longevity
  • Processing at end-of-life (recycling or (bio)degradation)
  • Waste valorization

High-performance materials & coatings

  • New or alternated materials/coatings with better properties
  • Materials with smart characteristics 
  • Speciality polymers or materials
  • More sustainable or less toxic coatings

With applications in these industries…

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TIMELINE

OUR COHORT

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DEDICATED IN-PERSON EVENTS

What you get:

  • Special kick-off event at the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit in Paris with full access to 2-day event (March 21st-22nd, 2024)
  • Concluding demo day to pitch in front of and network with key stakeholders

CUSTOMIZED 1:1 ONLINE MENTORSHIP

What you get:

  • Specific mentor handpicked to meet your needs and guide you during the program
  • Personalized corporate counsel from an industry leader

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES & SUPPORT

What you get:

  • Strategic support to prepare for meetings with investors
  • Exclusive introduction and matchmaking with relevant VCs & CVCs in your field

 

POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH CORPORATES

What you get:

  • Matchmaking with key players in the industry
  • Opportunity to develop PoCs or pilot projects with leading industrial companies

 

SPECIFIC ONLINE TRAINING SESSIONS

What you get:

  • 8 masterclasses, led by specific experts, on key topics in your field, such as:
    Scaling Materials Production, Intellectual Property & Patents, Navigating Regulatory Hurdles, Prototyping & Product Development, Business Strategy, Fundraising Guidance, Effective pitching
  • Complemented by 8 one-on-one follow-up meetings to dive deeper into each topic with the expert

 

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Previous Participants

It was very informative and useful from both IP and strategic advice point of view. I actually followed up with some contacts the IP expert provided and gained further insights.

NIKOLA LONČAR, CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER, OXYCO The Enzyme Factory SL

The IP training session was crucial. We already changed a lot of things in our company.

ALLARD LANGENHUIJSEN, Go to Market Manager, NOPALM INGREDIENTS

Hello Tomorrow’s partnership with, a biotech hub like Genopole, together with other partners that are incubated, is a perfect scenario for the growth of any deep tech that works with technology-based platforms!

AGUSTIN SCHIAVIO, CEO & CO-FOUNDER Mycorium BiotechDUTRA, MYCORIUM BIOTECHDUTRA

MENTORS NETWORK

Our expert mentors are coming from Hello Tomorrow’s vast deep tech community of experienced founders and renowned investors as well as hand-picked mentors with legal, IP, technological and business expertise who will be able to guide you through your startup journey.

Check Our Mentors Here

Mentors
VCs
Other Collaborators
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Stephane Corgie
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Stephane Corgie

CEO

Zymtronix

Guillaume Boissonat
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Guillaume Boissonat

Chief Scientific and Industrial Officer

PILI

Ezhil Subbian
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Ezhil Subbian

CEO

String Bio Pvt Ltd

Simardev Gulati
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Simardev Gulati

CEO

Bloom Labs

Peter Rowe
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Peter Rowe

CEO

Deep Branch

Kirsten Steinbush
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Kirsten Steinbush

Chief Technology Officer

Dab.bio

Gabi Wolkinson
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Gabi Wolkinson

CEO

Bio Castle

Edward Shenderovich
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Edward Shenderovich

Founder and CEO

Synonym

Michael Krel
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Michael Krel

Partner

Sofinnova

Zoe Pedan
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Zoe Pedan

Partner

Ananda Impact Ventures

Francesca Baillieu
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Francesca Baillieu

Investor

Revent

Lucy Wang
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Lucy Wang

Co-Founder and General Partner

Divergent Capital

Ingrid Kelly Spillman
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Ingrid Kelly Spillman

Partner

Xista Science Ventures

Renée Kaddouch
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Renée Kaddouch

Partner

SQUAIR

Olivier Tomat
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Olivier Tomat

Executive Director, Entrepreneurship and Acceleration

Genopole

Nico Snoeck
In

Nico Snoeck

Business Development Manager

Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant

Ellen Crabbe
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Ellen Crabbe

Partner

BrantsandPatents

Contact juan.botero@hello-tomorrow.org  for more information about the program and the application process

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