Summit & Challenge Operations Analyst (Intern)

Hello Tomorrow is on a mission to build a future where science and technology can help both humans and our planet thrive, and we want to build it with you. We are an international team of over 40 people in Paris (24 different nationalities), with hubs in several other countries. Over the last 10 years, Hello Tomorrow has created the largest deep tech network, developed strong sector expertise and built a thriving consulting service. We are all connected by the same mission, acting on several different fronts: ➔ Ecosystem & Events: bringing together deep tech pioneers, industry leaders, investors & innovation agencies to spark innovation, foster collaborations, and shape industries of the future through year-round curated networking & community events. ➔ Consulting: empowering corporations and public institutions to future-proof their innovation strategies by anticipating market & technology trends, sourcing disruptive solutions, designing high-impact venture-building or acceleration programs. ➔ Startup Programs: fast-tracking deep tech startups with tailored support, strategic guidance, and global connections, empowering them to scale, secure investment, and drive industry impact. ➔ Deepbright Ventures: leveraging a decade of expertise and global connections to identify and support the world’s most promising early-stage deep tech startups. As Hello Tomorrow grows, we are looking for a Summit & Challenge Operations Analyst who will be part of the Ecosystem and Events team and who will be at the heart of the culmination of our startup competition: running the Deep Tech Pioneers exhibition, supporting the Challenge finals and making the data, logistics and community behind our Hello Tomorrow Summit work. The Hello Tomorrow Challenge is the world’s largest early-stage deep tech startup competitions, receiving an average of 4,800 applications from 120 countries across all industries (biochemistry, healthcare, energy, aerospace, etc.). We select a few hundred Deep Tech Pioneers, our most innovative startups, and ultimately narrow it down to the TOP 100 Hello Tomorrow startups who pitch in front of investors and major corporations during our Hello Tomorrow Summit (with over 3,500 attendees). More precisely, reporting to our Challenge Team, you will: Ticket sales and network analytics
• Track ticket sales for the Summit week by week and analyze data on attendees and our startup network to help the team identify and maximize partnership opportunities and sales strategies. Deep Tech Pioneers exhibition
• Support the team in running the Deep Tech Pioneers exhibition at the Hello Tomorrow Summit, showcasing 80+ early-stage companies. You will help with the operations, from invoicing to designing the booths, and support exhibitors with logistics and introductions. Data support for the Consulting team
• Prepare data for the Consulting team, such as information on exhibitors or specific technologies, so they can showcase the most relevant startups to high-level attendees during the events Community and Challenge finals communications
• Support community management around the Challenge, mainly by giving feedback to applicants on the finalist selection and helping with the communications around the 12th Hello Tomorrow Challenge finals. Jury and pitching sessions
• Select and invite the right jury members to join the Challenge finals during the 12th Hello Tomorrow Summit, matching them to each pitching session by track or sector, and coordinate the logistics of the pitching sessions on the event dates. Challenge finals preparation
• Coordinate with the Challenge finalists in the weeks leading up to the finals: share the session format and pitching rules, collect speaker information, photos and confirmations, and answer their questions so every startup arrives ready to pitch.
• Help prepare the presentations for the finals and the award ceremony, from collecting and checking the finalists’ pitch decks to building the slides shown on stage, in close collaboration with the Challenge team. Summit suppliers and team collaboration
• Support the Summit suppliers, such as the event organizers, and collaborate with the internal team to make sure everything runs smoothly on the ground and behind the scenes. YOUR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES
• You have at least 6 months of experience in startup ecosystems and/or event management and/or PMO.
• Experience managing large datasets and being in direct contact with startup founders will be favored.
• A technical, scientific or engineering background is also relevant, as it will help you match startups with high-level corporate representatives and support our sales efforts.
• Experience working with Microsoft suite and Gsuite is mandatory.
• Experience in a growing startup or small company is a plus. YOUR SKILLS & TALENTS
• You are bilingual in English (French is +)
• You are deeply fascinated by and passionate about science, technologies and innovation
• You have a technical, scientific or engineering background
• You’re forthcoming and good at convincing people
• You’re very well organized and rigorous
• You’re autonomous
• You’re tech-savvy
• You’re willing to take initiative
• You’re very curious
• You have a strong belief in getting things done
• You are passionate about deep tech, innovation, science, entrepreneurship and want to learn more about it.
• You are a team player, curious, empathetic, humble and eager to do your best to create a positive impact THIS JOB IS NOT FOR YOU IF
• You prefer working in a highly structured, routine environment over a dynamic and fast-paced one
• You don’t have a valid visa for the whole period of the internship.
• You are not eligible to sign a convention de stage.
• You are not available for a full-time internship from 02/27 to 07/27.
• You can’t work in Paris (2 days per week on-site).

WHAT WE OFFER
• Monthly gross salary per month from €1,100 to €1,500, according to our salary grid and according to the level of studies
• 6 months Internship from January to June 2027
• A human-sized, international, impact-driven, open and supportive team, at the top of their game
• The opportunity to work on a wide variety of sectors and to build in-depth technical and business expertise in many different fields
• People-centered work environment allowing talents to be accountable for their scope, to develop and grow
• Year-round team-building activities
• Hybrid model (2 days per week on-site)
• Flexible

working hours
• A very nice office space at Kwerk Madeleine (heart of Paris) with free access to sports and wellbeing classes (gym, meditation, boxing, yoga, pilates, conferences…)
• 55% of your public transportation pass reimbursed (above the legal minimum)
• Lunch vouchers with a face value of €8/worked day (Edenred)
• 10 days of paid leave If

your profile
fits the

job description
, you will have 3 interviews:
• one interview with your future manager,
• one case study to be presented,
• followed by a cultural-fit and a coffee with your future peers to make sure you would align with our values and that you would enjoy working with your future colleagues The process usually takes around a month and we do our best to provide timely feedback to all candidates. Please bear with us Hello Tomorrow is committed to sustainable, equitable and inclusive economic growth. We welcome collaborators with their diverse perspectives and experiences to power us forward. These often far exceed conventional job requirements and help us create a culture of continuous learning. If this vacancy interests you, we encourage you to apply without hesitation, even if you don’t meet all the criteria.