Registrations for the Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge 2026

Opportunity for UPC 'Deep Tech' Solutions: Apply to the Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge 2026

The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC) is proud to support the groundbreaking work of our community in creating technologies that will truly shape the future. We strongly encourage you to submit your application to the prestigious Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge 2026 and place your deep tech solution on the global stage.

This Challenge is more than a competition; it is a launch platform for the world's most promising early-stage deep tech ventures. If your work focuses on industrial transition, healthcare, new materials, or any other transformative technological field, this is your opportunity to gain unparalleled visibility and funding.

Why Apply? The Hello Tomorrow Advantage for UPC Startups

Participating in the Global Challenge offers significant and tangible benefits for your deep tech startup:

• Global Recognition and Visibility: Gain international exposure to leading investors, corporations, and media within the deep tech ecosystem. Becoming a finalist means automatic validation of your technology's potential.

• Funding and Investment Opportunities: The Challenge provides a platform to pitch your proposal directly to top-tier Venture Capitalists (VCs) and corporate leaders who are actively seeking to invest in groundbreaking science and technology.

• Access to an Exclusive Network: Join the Hello Tomorrow Alumni Network, connecting you with a global community of innovators, mentors, and industry experts for strategic collaborations and long-term guidance.

• Cash Prizes: Finalists and winners can receive significant non-dilutive funding to accelerate the development of their solutions.

• Mentoring and Structured Feedback: Benefit from personalised feedback from world-renowned scientific, entrepreneurial, and investment experts.

Application Details

Official information for application submission, timeline, and categories can be found on the main website: https://hello-tomorrow.org/global-challenge/

The application deadline is **30/11/2025**.

Important Action: Notify the UPC R+D+I Area

As the UPC Research, Development, and Innovation (R+D+I) Area, we are committed to tracking and promoting the success of our community members in international challenges like Hello Tomorrow. This internal notification helps us to:

• Monitor UPC Deep Tech Impact: Accurately measure the innovative strength and global reach of our research and transfer activities.

• Offer Focused Support: Potentially provide guidance or connection to relevant internal resources (where applicable and compliant with Challenge rules).

• Ensure Institutional Recognition: Promote your achievements through UPC's institutional communication channels should you advance in the stages.

If you decide to apply to the Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge 2026, we **kindly request that you notify us by sending an email** to: empren@upc.edu

We wish you the very best of luck with your application and look forward to celebrating your success on the international deep tech stage!