How the journey works
Identify
Start with problems worth solving - sourced from the people and organisations experiencing them first-hand.
Build
Form a team, test assumptions and turn an early idea into a solution that can withstand real industry scrutiny.
Validate
Work with practitioners, mentors and potential partners to strengthen the problem-solution fit.
Present
Selected teams present at THE H.E.L.M. 2027, where the industry can see what they have built and what it could become.
Three ways to take part.
Come with an idea
You have the thesis and conviction. The programme helps bring structure, challenge and industry context.
Come with a team
You have already started building. Use the journey to test the solution against real problems and real users.
Come ready to find your team
Not every strong builder arrives with co-founders. Team-formation opportunities will connect complementary skills around shared problems.
The Hackathon
Selected teams may receive structured mentorship, industry exposure and opportunities to present their solutions to potential partners. Final benefits, grants and partner support will be announced with the programme terms.