80 Innovators Selected for Hello Tomorrow’s 2025 Global Deep Tech Competition
Paris, France – January 23, 2025 – Hello Tomorrow has officially unveiled the 80 most promising deep tech startups from across the globe that have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Hello Tomorrow Challenge, the world’s leading competition for breakthrough innovations in deep technology. Chosen from over four thousand applications, these pioneering startups represent the forefront of scientific and technological advancements in critical industries, from AI-powered medical diagnostics and sustainable construction to next-generation energy solutions and aerospace innovation.
In addition to the worldwide visibility, these finalists will compete for the €100,000 grand prize, with the winners being selected based on their pitch at the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit on March 13-14, 2025, in Paris — the world’s largest gathering for deep tech entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders.
The Most Radical Innovations Across Key Industries
From bioprinted organs and AI-enabled drug discovery to Quantum-Computing-as-a Service to more efficient carbon capture, this year’s Hello Tomorrow Challenge finalists are addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time. The 2025 emerging deep tech trends spotted by Hello Tomorrow also include nanoparticle-based delivery systems for targeted therapies, at-home diangosis for early cancer detection, carbon-negative materials, sustainable solutions for minerals extraction, and many more.
This year’s finalists are advancing cutting-edge solutions in 10 key tracks, including:
Advanced Computing & Electronics (featuring Murata as a supporting partner) – Driving advancements in quantum computing, computing power, semiconductors, and chip design.
Aerospace (with Safran as a supporting partner) – Pushing the boundaries of space tech, connectivity, and next-gen propulsion.
Digital Health & Medical Devices – Advancing AI-driven diagnostics, wearable tech, computer vision, and precision medicine.
Energy (with Honda Xcelerator Ventures as the main partner and GTT Ventures as a supporting partner) – Developing breakthrough sustainable energy solutions, including energy storage and sustainable alternatives for fossil fuels.
Environment & Biodiversity (with L’Oréal as the main partner) – Driving impact in more efficient carbon capture, water purification, and ecosystem restoration and preservation.
Food & Agriculture (featuring DSM-Firmenich as the main partner and Avril as a supporting partner) – Innovating for a more sustainable and resilient food system with environmentally sustainable insect control, alternative proteins, and regenerative agriculture.
Industrial Biotech & New Materials (led by Syensqo as the premier partner and Biotope Ventures as a VC partner) – Creating next-gen biomaterials, synthetic biology solutions, and carbon-negative products for a more circular and sustainable future.
Industry & Machines – Redefining automation and industrial efficiency with AI and nanotechnology, as well as next-gen drones and advanced robotics.
Medical Biotech & Pharmaceuticals – Transforming drug discovery and biotech innovation, including RNA rejuvenation technologies, novel approaches to cancer treatment, as well as 3D bioprinting.
Sustainable Construction & Infrastructure – Rethinking urban sustainability and eco-friendly construction materials.
