Registration is now open for the Hello Tomorrow Challenge 2026 for startups from Central Eurasia

Startups from more than 120 countries can apply to participate in the international Hello Tomorrow Challenge 2026 competition, which brings together projects in the field of deep technologies. Participation is free.

The competition accepts applications in 15 categories, including biotechnology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, energy, transportation, space technologies, and new materials. Each year, about 4,500 projects participate in the program, of which approximately 850 receive the status of Deep Tech Pioneer and access to a global investment and partnership network.

Finalists of the competition will be eligible for cash prizes: €100,000 for the grand prize, €20,000 for the audience choice award, and €10,000 for the Emerging Pioneer award. Deep Tech Pioneer status holders also gain access to a database of more than 1,300 investors and the opportunity to present their project at the final event in Amsterdam in June 2026.

Source: Hello Tomorrow