Hello Tomorrow is a global initiative that transforms breakthrough discoveries in science and technology into products and services that can help improve human and planetary health, and allow businesses to develop more sustainably.
Over the course of nine editions, the Hello Tomorrow Global Startup Challenge has received 30,000 applications from 132 countries, partnering with universities and research institutions worldwide to identify deep tech solutions that have real global impact. Through their international events, Hello Tomorrow connects all key players to harness their full potential. Through consulting services in strategy and innovation and customised startup programs, they help companies understand how deep tech will impact their business, how to stay competitive and to launch new solutions.
Tech Foundry Portugal – Deep Tech Edition is a national program designed to help scientific and technological teams move from the lab to market validation. It offers 4 months of intensive acceleration and access to a global network of deep tech investors and experts.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Early-stage startups, University teams or Spinoffs based or conducting R&D in Portugal with Deep Tech solutions demonstrated in laboratory or relevant environment, typically TRL 4-5.
Eligible areas include biotech, healthtech, advanced materials, nanotech, ocean and marine tech, climate and clean tech, advanced computing, electronics, space, robotics, AI, dual-use technologies, and GovTech.
YOU WILL PARTICIPATE IN
An intensive support program combining expert workshops, tailored 1:1 mentoring, and regular progress check-ins to help each team refine its roadmap and prepare for market entry. You will also take part in peer learning, a corporate visit, and a Demo Day with investors and industry stakeholders, while gaining access to Hello Tomorrow’s global deep tech network of startups, investors, corporates, and experts.
Applications close on JUNE 30, 2026
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Please consult our brochure and website for more details on the initiative.
You can also contact ahmedaziz.amri@hello-tomorrow.org for any questions.
L’Oréal Green Sciences Incubator seeks groundbreaking solutions to integrate into their innovation journey. Through this initiative, selected startups will have the chance to be incubated at the Genopole Biocluster and to collaborate with L’Oréal, unveiling their potential.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR INNOVATORS ACROSS 4 DOMAINS:
- BIO-SOURCED FEEDSTOCK RESILIENCE - innovative feedstocks production, natural ecosystems monitoring production
- CIRCULAR TECHNOLOGIES - biocircularity, carbon capture & utilisation, industrial side streams
- WATER MANAGEMENT - improving water quality in&out, water harvesting
- RENEWABLE CARBON INTO VALUABLE MOLECULES - innovative fermentation processes, fermentable raw materials for industrial biotechnologies, emerging green chemistry processes
YOU SHOULD APPLY IF YOU ARE:
- Looking for unique lab facilities and technology platforms to bring your solution to the next level and willing to be incubated, on-site, at the Genopole (Evry-Courcouronnes, France) for 1-year renewable.
- Currently operating in another sector than cosmetics and would like to transfer your innovative solution to join the cosmetics industry with L’Oréal’s support.
- Currently operating in the cosmetics industry and would like to accelerate your solutions thanks to this collaboration.
Applications close on May 31st 2024.
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Please consult our brochure and website for more details on the initiative.
You can also contact our project lead, carolina.montealegre@hello-tomorrow.org for any question.