Hello Tomorrow Summit to Boost Amsterdam’s Deeptech Ecosystem by 2026
Amsterdam, Thursday, 20 March 2025.
The Hello Tomorrow Global Summit’s move to Amsterdam in 2026 highlights the city’s emerging role as a deeptech hub. Supported by key Dutch tech leaders, it promises global innovation advancements.
Strategic Relocation and Industry Support
The Summit’s relocation to Amsterdam’s NDSM-wharf represents a significant shift in Europe’s deeptech landscape [1]. This move has garnered substantial backing from prominent Dutch industry leaders, including ASML, Damen, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Invest-NL [1]. Invest-NL CEO Rinke Zonneveld emphasized the significance of this development, stating, ‘It is an honour that the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit will be held in Amsterdam. We are committed to supporting its growth and positioning it as a key European platform for deeptech innovations and investment’ [1].
Track Record of Global Innovation
Hello Tomorrow, established in 2011, has built an impressive legacy in fostering deeptech innovation [2]. The organization’s Global Startup Challenge has demonstrated remarkable reach, processing 30,000 applications from 132 countries across nine editions [2]. The most recent summit in March 2025 showcased this global impact, featuring discussions on climate tech, biotech startups, precision medicine, and deeptech fundraising [4].
Future Impact and Timeline
The summit is scheduled to debut in Amsterdam on June 11-12, 2026 [4]. This transition comes at a crucial time for the European deeptech ecosystem, with the event aimed at accelerating the commercialization of breakthrough innovations in fields like quantum computing and photonic chips [1]. The relocation decision emerged through collaborative efforts, notably following an introduction between Hello Tomorrow’s leadership and Dutch tech ecosystem representatives [3].
Commitment to Innovation and Diversity
The organization has demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusive innovation, as evidenced by its expanded Women in Deep Tech initiative in 2025 [2]. This focus on diversity aligns with Amsterdam’s collaborative approach to innovation, characterized by strong partnerships between researchers, startups, and investors [1]. The recent success of their 2025 Global Challenge, which saw women-led startups securing the top three positions, further underscores this commitment to diverse leadership in deeptech [2].