APPLICATIONS CLOSE
APPLICATIONS OPEN
Have a deep tech startup or project that uses advanced technology to answer a societal, environmental or industrial challenge?
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
The most promising startups, hand-picked by our jury, will be invited to join our Deep Tech Pioneers community.
Deep Tech Pioneers are invited to attend the Hello Tomorrow Japan Summit and benefit from extra perks all year round like connections with VCs & corporates and business opportunities, among others.
More info about the Deep Tech Pioneers community here.
DEEP TECH PIONEERS SELECTED
Startups selected to join the Deep Tech Pioneers community and granting them access to the worldwide Hello Tomorrow network and resources will be able to update and complete their application to compete for the selection of finalists.
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Announcing the startup finalists who will take center stage at the Hello Tomorrow Japan Summit
Finalists will pitch in front of a jury of experts, industry leaders, investors and public organizations
Additionally, some Deep Tech Pioneers will still have the chance to demo their solution and network with VCs and corporates attending.
JAPAN SUMMIT
Connect with the catalysts who will elevate your technology to new heights.
Hosted in Tokyo, the Hello Tomorrow Japan Summit gathers a diverse group of the most influential deep tech stakeholders each year. The climax of the Japan Challenge takes place here, where finalists present their innovations to a discerning panel of judges and a captivated audience, all vying for the top prize.
Shaping the next era of software, AI, cloud infrastructure, and data integrity in an increasingly intelligent and connected world.
Key technologies:
Driving greener aviation and enabling human life on other planets, aerospace innovation is accelerating at all altitudes.
Key technologies:
Accelerating the decarbonization and digital transformation of land, sea,
and rail transport.
Key technologies:
Automotive:
Rail:
Maritime:
Advancing nature-based and engineered solutions to safeguard ecosystems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build resilience against climate change.
Key technologies:
Pioneering the future of precision medicine through connected devices, AI-powered diagnostics, and patient-centric technologies.
Key technologies:
Facilitating a low-carbon energy transition through breakthrough innovation across generation, storage, materials, and smart distribution.
Key technologies:
Feeding the world sustainably: from soil health to food system resilience.
Key technologies:
Empowering sustainable and intelligent manufacturing through
cutting-edge robotics and machine intelligence.
Key technologies:
Redesigning materials and industrial systems through biotech, chemistry, and smart processes to enable a sustainable, circular, and high-performance future.
Key technologies:
Transforming the future of medicine through breakthrough tools, platforms, and therapies that accelerate drug development, enhance diagnostics, and redefine treatment.
Key technologies:
Pioneering sustainable resource solutions to transform how we use, reuse, and manage materials, water, and waste.
Key technologies:
Powering the physical layer of tomorrow’s digital world — from chips to photonics to quantum machines.
Key technologies:
Facilitating a low-carbon energy transition through breakthrough innovation across generation, storage, materials, and smart distribution.
Key technologies:
Harnessing the transformative power of AI across industries to drive smarter, faster, and more sustainable innovation.
Key technologies:
Are you an early-stage founder at the idea or pre-seed stage?
The Emerging Pioneers Prize is a dedicated cross-track award designed to recognize and support startups that are just getting started.
It’s never too early to stand out!
In essence, Physiologas Technologies is a Kitasato University spinoff pioneering next‑generation, portable dialysis solutions that remove reliance on traditional water infrastructure. Through deep‑tech innovation and multiple rounds of investor support, the start‑up is positioning itself to bring transformative home‑care devices to market within the decade.
Pale Blue offers advanced electric propulsion systems for spacecraft ranging from 3U Cubesats to 700 kg satellites, using water as propellant without requiring high-pressure storage, resulting in a safe, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for in-space propulsion
Unlocking the power of deep tech” is not just their motto, it is what they do. Joining the Hello Tomorrow family has brought me both tangible and intangible benefits. They are your gateway into the world’s biggest deep tech community.
We welcome startups that are:
